Ressence Enlists Shantell Martin for a One-Of-A-Kind Type 1 Squared Watch

For the upcoming biennial TimeForArt auction, Ressence has tapped British visual artist, Shantell Martin to co-create a unique timepiece.Using the the dial of a TYPE 1 Squared as a canvas, Martin transforms the white watch face into a unique piece of

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Oct 02 2024
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Ressence Enlists Shantell Martin for a One-Of-A-Kind Type 1 Squared Watch

For the upcoming biennial TimeForArt auction, Ressence has tapped British visual artist, Shantell Martin to co-create a unique timepiece.

Using the the dial of a TYPE 1 Squared as a canvas, Martin transforms the white watch face into a unique piece of art. As shown in the video below, the design is directly hand-drawn onto the piece using a black fine liner.

Powered by the watch brand’s patented ROCS 1.3 - Ressence’s Orbital Convex System - this unique timepiece follows the usual specs of the TYPE 1 Squared.

“We don't see the final result as just a watch, but rather as a piece of art on your wrist. It's a unique interaction between visual storytelling and mechanical ingenuity, where the simple act of telling time becomes an artistic expression,” says Ressence’s CEO, Benoît Mintiens.

Take a closer look at the timepiece in the gallery above. The Ressence x Shantell Martin TYPE 1 Square will be put up for auction at TimeForArt 2024 on December 7, 2024.