Ressence and German artist Daniel Engelberg have collaborated on the Type 8 to create two kinetic “minimal art” wrist sculptures. The two limited editions – DE1 in pink and DE2 in turquoise – represent a cultural dialogue between graphics and a gurgling mechanical heart. We reveal why this collaboration is like no other. It is the Ressence Type 8 x Daniel Engelberg.
Imagine that looking at a wristwatch triggers meditation – not just because of its time function, but because of the swirling of its colors and shapes. Ressence's Type 8 in cooperation with Daniel Engelberg achieves just that – a minimalist canvas that comes to life with kinetic folk pop-art poetry in a package Ressence Type 8 x Daniel Engelberg.
Ressence Type 8 x Daniel Engelberg: Artistic swirl on your wrist
Engelberg’s “Inside Out” series is based on laser-engraved, concentric circles that create the illusion of infinite depth with color gradients. These pieces look like you’re looking into a cosmic well and are here harmonized with the ROCS (Ressence Orbital Convex System) mechanism that rotates the reflected minutes and satellite hour disc – all together like a miniature theater. The brilliant harmony between static graphics and erratic action performs a fascinating visual dance.
Two faces of the same vortex – Ressence Type 8 x Daniel Engelberg
- DE1: A pink outer world that exudes a bolder note in the context of a rotating blue-turquoise center, smoothly transitioning to a rubber strap and secondary leather strap.
- DE2: An all-in-turquoise experience – calm, yet no less vibrant. Blue nuances blend with the belt for a cool elegance.
Technical truth: the achievement of minimalist complication
| Element | Specification |
|---|---|
| Housing | Grade 5 titanium, 42.9 mm × 11 mm, dominant, no crown – operated by a rotating case back |
| Mechanism | ROCS 8 (modified ETA 2892), 36 hours of power reserve, 28,800 vph, no date – just hours and minutes like dancing couples |
| Water resistance | 10 m – for splash only, not for swimming |
| Serial release | 40 pieces (DE1) + 40 pieces (DE2) globally |
| The price | approx. USD 22,500 (CHF 19,000-25,000) |
Why this collaboration is about more than just colors
Ressence, a brand known for its crownless, circular-rotating displays and tiny satellite complications, finds a spiritual kindred spirit in Engelberg – this time without the over-complicated details. The DE series – Ressence Type 8 x Daniel Engelberg – asks the question: does art have to be a mental volume or can it live in the tiny, emotional vibration of an everyday object? The answer is clear: that’s exactly what these models are – art, alive on the wrist.
Benoît Mintiens, the founder, says: “an almost literal integration of the artwork into…; Engelberg adds: “it’s like watching a work of art come to life every minute.”
How and when to get to your whirlpool
Available online or in select boutiques from August 2025, the price is approximately 22,500 USD / comparable euros. For a limited edition (only 80 pieces), the world of crafted vibrations will be ready to delight collectors with a view of the vortex that never stops.
Conclusion: Ressence x Daniel Engelberg
Ressence Type 8 DE1 and DE2 x Daniel Engelberg bring a play of depth and movement to the minimalist watch revolution. The perfect blend of art and technology – elegant solutions that dare to be different and yet accessible. If you are a fan of watches with an Italian pop art flavor, you are in for a treat with this exceptional collaboration. Time is not just a number; time is a feeling.
