Credits: Article and images by Katherine Arteche @ Revolution Watch Magazine. See the original article here - https://revolutionwatch.com/ressence-type-5-l/
The luminous dial of the TYPE 5 L is complemented by the brand’s signature features such as the oil-filled chamber for improved readability and rotating bezels for precise time tracking. The body, made from Grade 5 titanium, ensures durability while maintaining a lightweight profile. Plus, it’s dive-ready.
We’ve come a long way from radium-painted dials ever since watches became rad-free in 1993 upon the introduction of Super-LumiNova. This non-radioactive, phosphorescent material was a breakthrough. A substance that would emit a glow for hours upon exposure to light? And more importantly, safe? The watch industry said sign me up.
Today, advanced variants of Super-LumiNova and other proprietary luminescent materials create timepieces that are not only functional in low-light conditions but also aesthetically striking. These watches feature dials entirely coated with luminescent material, ensuring they shine brightly in low-light conditions — cue IWC’s Ceralume Chronograph and Bell & Ross strapping the BR-X5 in a glow-in-the-dark catsuit, including Panerai’s latest Elux LAB-ID that lights up with the push of a button.
Yet, Ressence hasn’t been sleeping on clever Super-LumiNova designs. For instance, take into account the TYPE 1 DX3, a special Dubai Watch Week release in 2023 that they created in collaboration with Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons. In low-light conditions, the cloisonné design emits a gentle green glow, revealing a mosaic-like pattern filled with grade A Super-LumiNova.
Meeting the rigorous ISO 6425 standard for underwater exploration, the TYPE 5 L is water-resistant up to 100 meters (10 ATM) and has passed tests for magnetic and shock resilience. Its robust Grade 5 titanium construction ensures durability while maintaining a lightweight profile. The case is also fit with a unidirectional rotating bezel with an easy-to-grip tactile design.
Credits: Article and images by Katherine Arteche @ Revolution Watch Magazine. See the original article here - https://revolutionwatch.com/ressence-type-5-l/