Where Belgian Ingenuity Meets Swiss Excellence
In the heart of Gustavia, Carat & Time Saint-Barth unveils a new chapter in contemporary watchmaking with the arrival of Ressence — a visionary brand that redefines how we read and feel time.
Founded in 2010 by Belgian designer Benoît Mintiens, Ressence combines industrial design, cutting-edge engineering, and poetic minimalism to create truly revolutionary timepieces.
The brand’s name, born from the fusion of “Renaissance” and “Essence”, reflects its mission: to reinvent the essence of mechanical watchmaking by removing the unnecessary and focusing on pure, intuitive time display.
The ROCS System – A Moving Work of Art
Ressence doesn’t use traditional hands. Instead, each watch features the ROCS – Ressence Orbital Convex System, a mechanical module of rotating discs that orbit smoothly to display the hours, minutes, seconds, and day.
The result is mesmerizing — a dial in constant motion, where the indications seem to float effortlessly beneath the sapphire crystal.
In the Type 3, Ressence takes innovation even further: the upper chamber of the watch is filled with oil, eliminating light refraction and creating an almost liquid illusion where the display appears projected directly on the glass.
Innovation Meets Emotion
With its fluid design, lightweight titanium cases, and pure ergonomics, Ressence embodies the future of independent haute horlogerie.
Each piece is handcrafted in Switzerland with uncompromising precision and a deep respect for form and function.
Among its standout creations:
- Type 1 Slim – Minimalist and balanced, the purest expression of Ressence design.
- Type 3 – The brand’s signature oil-filled icon, visually weightless and unique.
- Type 5 – A dive watch redefining underwater readability.
- Type 8 – Ultra-light and refined, perfect for modern everyday elegance.
Every model transcends the boundaries between technology and art, proving that a watch can be both a mechanical marvel and a canvas for emotion.
Carat & Time – The Art of Horology in Saint-Barthélemy
By welcoming Ressence, Carat & Time strengthens its position as Saint-Barthélemy’s leading destination for exceptional timepieces.
Located in the heart of Gustavia, the boutique curates a selection of the world’s most prestigious watch and jewelry brands, offering a personalized and discreet shopping experience for collectors and connoisseurs.
Here, Ressence finds the perfect home — surrounded by a clientele that values innovation, aesthetics, and rarity.
Each visit becomes an invitation to discover time through a new lens: tactile, emotional, and truly avant-garde.
Ressence in Saint-Barth – Where Time Becomes an Experience
More than a watch, a Ressence is a philosophy — a reflection on movement, simplicity, and human connection to time.
Its arrival at Carat & Time Saint-Barth marks the meeting of European innovation and Caribbean sophistication, uniting design, craftsmanship, and lifestyle under one timeless vision.
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Rue du Roi Oscar II, Gustavia, Saint-Barthélemy
