TYPE 9 THE ARMOURY
Fine watchmaking meets refined tailoring
Born from a shared respect for craftsmanship, this collaboration with The Armoury fuses sartorial detail with mechanical clarity — in a very limited edition.
The 39mm polished titanium case houses a warm salmon dial with a sandblasted finish, and a fluted bezel, echoing the feel of fine tailoring.
“Coming from tailoring, I wanted a watch that could live with a suit. Something small, restrained, with details that echo fine clothing. This is a conversation piece, but one that doesn’t shout.”
- Mark Cho
"The Armoury pushed us to explore proportions and details we wouldn’t have considered alone. The result is one of our most unexpected watches.”
- Benoît Mintiens
At just 39 grams, this is Ressence’s most compact watch. Built for comfort, it disappears on the wrist, and stands out for all the right reasons.
A chocolate suede strap with exposed stitching completes the piece, chosen for its warm tone and tactile feel.
As the Owner of The Armoury and Drake’s, two leading retailers and manufactures of all things elegant, Mark Cho knows his way around garments, but interestingly his passion (and collecting habits) extend to the horological world as well.
Recently Mark sold a portion of his collection at Phillips to raise funds to expand his business. We sat down with him in New York to learn a little more about his passion for work, life and style.
