{"product_id":"ressence-type-3b-quick-set","title":"Ressence Type 3B Quick Set Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent condition, it has all boxes and papers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRessence Type 3B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Ressence Type 3 transports time from the dial to the crystal. The orbiting indications are bathed in a fluid that refracts light like air, so that the indications appear to be displayed directly onto the sapphire crystal closer to the eye of the beholder. The high-contrast white indicators against the black dial appear to be projected onto the top crystal as if onto a screen. Type 3 offers a tangible feeling of being able to touch time itself. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The indications and their mechanisms are mounted inside a bubble crafted from extremely tough, anti-reflective sapphire crystal. The complication and indications follow the shape of the crystal. The mechanism (44 gears, 77 jewels and 347 components) is enclosed in an upper compartment filled with a naphtha-type liquid that has a more similar index of refraction to the sapphire crystal than air does. Refraction bends light when it passes from one material to another, e.g. air-to-glass or glass-to-air. With the fluid-filled dial indications, refraction is greatly minimised, which tricks the brain into seeing the dial in two-dimensions rather than three. A thermal valve automatically adjusts for any expansion or contraction of the fluid. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This version includes a mechanical thermal gauge to indicate the optimal running temperature for the oil. The 0.5 millimeter bi-metal spiral is mounted 0.1 mm under the discs to capture the slightest temperature changes inside the oil, which can range from -5 C to 55 C (23F to 131F).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ressence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47499871355051,"sku":"EXPO 26665","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/2783\/3515\/files\/1304147200.jpg?v=1784948894","url":"https:\/\/www.exquisitetimepieces.com\/products\/ressence-type-3b-quick-set","provider":"Exquisite Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}