Independents

Hi Everyone ! I need some advice! I recently tried again the Ressence Type 3 and Type 5 Here is the 5 which, on paper, seems a bit more robust (water resistance, locking mechanism etc.) I am almost sure the Type 3 is a better option (smaller size, date fu...  

Didn’t expect the white to get the first vote!! 🗳️ I also think is very special and less seen as a look

I've been on the fence several times with Ressence, and my options were almost the same as yours, but adding the blue Type 5 to the equation. Agree on the practicality of the date, which is almost a must for me, and the Type 3 white looks cooler than the ... 

survive a fall or a big ding? I was always scared when I had mine I think they need to build a stronger case and an internal system to protect the magnets in the mechanism against extreme shocks and not to mention if a crack in the crystal would potential...  

for how long you had the watch? did you have any issue of the time moving and becoming unset (since it is set from the backcase ) or what made you sell it ? Indeed is not very robust!

for me to own not one but two blew my mind, I still think they are some of the coolest designed watches available and their rarity makes them special BUT The reality was the setting of the time was not easy but once set it was ok, the Type 1 felt more rob...  

The lume shot! ...  

Also look at there new model ...  

Gives the watch more character imho . Especially when it has a amazing time display like this

My choice would be the Type 3 in white for all the reasons that you mentioned.

Fiancee likes the white 3 much better

In think the 5 is also nice but has more sporty vibes and may be not as wearable on a smaller wrist ..it still wears smaller than any 46 since it has no lugs

Black, but either should satisfy you.

And better contrast.

In my opinion, the Type 3 BBB is the purest expression of the Type 3 so far. Worth seeking it out, if you're giving all of the oil-filled watches a test drive. It may turn out to be your favourite. Of the watches you've tried on, the Type 3 BB or Type 3 W...