Ressence x Ahmed Seddiqi’s TYPE 9 S75 Features a Dial Filled With Real Sand

Summary

• Ressence unveils the TYPE 9 S75, celebrating Ahmed Seddiqi’s 75th anniversary
• The watch features a dial filled with real sand from all seven Emirates of the UAE
• Limited to 20 pieces, the watch will be available exclusively through Ahmed Seddiq

To celebrate UAE luxury retailer Ahmed Seddiqi’s 75th anniversary, Ressence has unveiled a striking limited-edition timepiece: the TYPE 9 S75. Limited to just 20 pieces, this unique watch features a dial embedded with real sand. The sand is sourced equally from the dunes of all seven Emirates, bringing the desert landscape to life within a fully functional mechanical design. The result is a tactile tribute that marries heritage with innovation, all without compromising Ressence’s signature visual language.

“The watch is a unique tribute to the nation’s landscape, heritage and innovative thinking,” said Ressence founder Benoît Mintiens. With its textured dial evoking shifting dunes and its regional authenticity reflected in the blended sand, Mintiens also described the piece as standing “at the crossroads of the ancient hourglass and contemporary design.” Weighing just 40 grams, the TYPE 9 S75 becomes a living canvas where craftsmanship and nature converge in motion.

The timepiece is visually pared down, displaying only hours and minutes with understated precision. Classic horological elements – titanium-circled markers, fluid lugs and a bezel that doubles as the minute indicator – complement the minimalist form. Inside, a patented ROCS 9 module powers the functions via a customized automatic caliber, delivering a 36-hour power reserve. Encased in Grade 5 titanium, the case rests on a jewel ball bearing and features inclined satellite discs bonded with UAE sand and filled with luminous green Grade A Super-LumiNova.

Priced at 19,900 CHF (approx $24,516 USD), the TYPE 9 S75 will be available exclusively through Ahmed Seddiqi.