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| Linde Werdelin Oktopus Moonphase Complication | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Sat Jul 31st, 2010 02:39 pm |
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 Normally, Linde Werdelin watches are limited to either 22, 44, 88 or 222 pieces each. However, the LW Oktopus is also a bit different in this aspect. It is limited to 29 pieces, connoting to the days before the next full moon. The Oktopus Moonphase Complication will be available for pre-order in September 2010. And now, for the specifications of this ultimate luxury diving watch: Size 46mm (w) by 49mm (l) by 14mm (h) Movement Automatic mechanical Frederic Piguet movement calibre 1150, Linde Werdelin & Andersen Geneve personalised oscillator 72 hour power reserve / 28 jewels / 28,800 bpm Moonphase complication by Svend Andersen with luminous photorealistic moon phases and moonphase countdown, manually adjustable by second crown position Case Titanium gr. 5, microbille finish Screw on case-back with sapphire crystal Rose gold unidirectional turning bezel with 10 minute markings & Super Luminova marker at 12 clock 3.8mm anti-reflective sapphire crystal Screw in crown with LW logo Helium escape valve at 9 clock Dial Black matt dial Arabic numerals rose gold plated applied indexes with Super LumiNova Hands Rose gold plated, diamond cut rhodium plated with applied Super LumiNova Water Resistance 888m / 2913 ft Strap Black alligator strap with titanium ardillon buckle SOURCE ------------------------------------ Another Article about this watch from A Blog to Read - Hardcore diving watches with moon phase complications? Not too many of those around. Sure the concept seems paradoxical, but when you think about it, there could be a functional component to this power combo of uses. Some divers need to be aware of the tides, and the tides are influenced by moon. There could be some correlation here? Maybe that is a stretch, but when it comes down to it such a small percentage of dive watch owners actually dive. The style of the watch is more an indicator of build strength and the wearer's personality these days. So while most dive watches are up to "the task," few of them are actually called upon for deep duty. Nevertheless the Linde Werdelin Oktopus dive watch has you covered in most any sport watch contingency, and this new version adds an interesting style of moonphase indication to the dial. The movement used is also very interesting. I originally discussed the Linde Werdelin Oktopus watch here (while look at that article check at the bottom for a few other "related posts" where I also discuss the watch and get some images of it). You will recall that this 1,111 meter water resistant dive watch is a first from the brand, and has been continued a bit in a few versions. This newest version gets more of a luxury treatment. The case dimensions stay the same, as does the titanium construction, but a nicely made rose gold bezel is used with minute indicators in relief (more gold is used on the dial for the hands and the hour indicators). I've seen watch Linde Werdelin does with gold cases and it is really cool. They are becoming quite adept at playing with alternating polished. Because the watch has a sapphire crystal over the face as well as on the caseback with a view to the movement, the water resistance of this Moonphase model is down to 888 meters (like that changes what you are going to do with the watch?). This is because the other Oktopus models have a totally metal caseback.  The new golden stance and features of the Oktopus Moonphase take it in a different direction that the other versions. While most Oktopus watches are designed with a style that yells "sink me and test my limits." The Oktopus Moonphase seems to suggest a more congenial afternoon or activity though it won't make too much of a fuss when it comes to times that you might need a dedicated sports watch. In order to maintain a good view of the moonphase, the large hands have been skeletonized a bit. This will marginally effect legibility. Lots of SuperLumiNova is still present all over the dial. The moon phase indicator itself is an interesting design. Made by Svend Andersen over a Frederic Piguet Calibre 1150 movement, it has photo-realistic moon images that also glow realistically. Reading the moonphase is simple as there is a small indicator at the center of the dial for reading what the phase it. The style of indicator also can show you whether the moon is waning or waxing. Plus, you can used to dial to easily calculate how many days until the next phase of the moon. Kudos to Svend Andersen and Linde Werdelin for conceiving and implementing a unique touch such as this on a dive watch. Until now (other than the SpidoLite watches), most Linde Werdelin watches contained high-grade ETA movement. That is going to change, and the Oktopus Moonphase is one of the first indicators of this. As a collector oriented brand, Linde Werdelin wants to give its clients the most bang for their buck. As such, they are going... CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THE ARTICLE ON A BLOG TO READ!
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| Posted: Sat Jul 31st, 2010 02:50 pm |
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sportscenterisnext Only visiting this planet 
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$50 million guaranteed and this for just under $22,000 I'll take one in each color please. Like the moon phase complication, and companies website
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| Posted: Sat Jul 31st, 2010 02:51 pm |
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woody606 Watch Fan 
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sportscenterisnext wrote: $50 million guaranteed and this for just under $22,000 I'll take one in each color please.  
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