Antwerp watches

Antwerp's watchmaking presence in the catalog is Ressence, the Belgian microbrand whose offices and design work are rooted in the city. Ressence watches are known for their oil-filled dials and planet-like revolving subdials that eliminate a traditional crystal; the Type 2 uses a disc-based display rather than hands. The brand collaborates with Swiss movement suppliers and case manufacturers but the conceptual and design work originates in Belgium. Ressence sits in the upper-enthusiast price tier and is collected for mechanical novelty rather than heritage.