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Ressence Type 3

The Ressence Type 3 is a 44 mm Grade 5 titanium watch with an ETA 2824/2 + ROCS 3.5 automatic movement. At a list price of $57,026, it costs more than 91% of the 1,382 titanium watches in production. On the maker's specification no steel touches the skin, so the guide lists it as nickel-free.

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Price
≈$57,026 (€50,600)
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Grade 5
Weight
79 g (head only)
Type
Other
Case diameter
44.0 mm
Thickness
15 mm
Origin
Belgium
Movement
Self-winding ETA 2824/2 base + ROCS 3.5; oil-filled upper chamber (3.75 ml); crownless, caseback setting; day, date and thermal indicator
Caliber
ETA 2824/2 + ROCS 3.5
Complications
Day-date
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
Brushed and polished
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Titanium
Nickel-free
Maker states none
Bracelet / strap
Leather strap
Crystal
Domed sapphire
Display back
No
Dial
Black, white, eucalyptus and others; oil-filled
Dial colours
Black White
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
Reference, Lug-to-lug, Water resistance, Power reserve, Hardness, Construction, Matching bracelet, Lume
High confidence Verified Sep 2026 Source: Ressence (maker) Spec checksGrade Jul 2026Price Jul 2026Weight Sep 2026 medium
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Ressence Type 3 nickel-free?

On the maker's published specification, nothing that touches the skin is steel: the case, caseback, crown and strap buckle are all non-steel. The guide records what the maker publishes and has not tested the watch, so if you react to nickel, confirm the contact points with the maker before buying.

What grade of titanium is the Ressence Type 3?

Grade 5, as stated by the maker. The caseback is titanium too.

What size is the Ressence Type 3?

The case is 44 mm across and 15 mm thick.

How much does the Ressence Type 3 weigh?

About 79 g for the watch head alone.

How much does the Ressence Type 3 cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $57,026.

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