Ressence Creates A Thread Watch As A tribute To Japanese Craft Of Indigo Dyeing

A watch born out of the exploration into the ancient Japanese craft of indigo dyeing.

This exceptional watch is Ressence’s contribution to The Indigo Project, an initiative led by its longtime partner, Shellman in Tokyo, to celebrate the renewal and expansion of their retail space at Isetan Shinjuku department store, becoming the largest luxury watch destination in Japan. The journey to create the TYPE 8 Indigo began with a commitment to authenticity. This led to the choice of thread as the ideal medium to showcase the true essence of natural indigo. Partnering with Buaisou, a company based in Kamiita-cho, Tokushima Prefecture, the heart of indigo dyeing. Buaisou cultivates their own indigo plants and manages every aspect of the dyeing process in-house, ensuring the highest quality and respect for tradition. "Applying thread to a dial is an uncommon practice in watchmaking, and for Ressence, this marks the first time we have incorporated an 'Arts & Métiers' craft into one of our watches" says Benoît Mintiens.