Renowned for creating meticulously crafted timepieces with attachable digital instruments for diving and free skiing, they proudly introduce us to the Linde Werdelin Oktopus II Double Date.
“To guarantee this we have chosen anticorrosive materials such as gold, titanium and ceramic, the last employed for the first time on our timepieces,” says Morten Linde, creative mind at Linde Werdelin.
In the last five years, Linde Werdelin has undertaken the complex development of the Reef, acquiring unequalled expertise which has been applied into the Oktopus II, both in its design and structure. The combination of the Oktopus II and the Reef emphasises Linde Werdelin’s philosophy stating time should be read analogue while performance, should be measured digital.
The Idea behind the Linde Werdelin Oktopus II Double Date
The Linde Werdelin Oktopus II Double Date represents a technological and ideological advancement of the original Oktopus which in turn was a development of the original Biformeter, Linde Werdelin’s first collection of timepieces. The result of this innovative construction is inspired by Linde Werdelin’s knowledge in crafting dive instruments.
The case
The case of the Linde Werdelin Oktopus II Double Date features a central movement chamber and four case parts assembled together with 16 screws. Eight screws seal the fixed bezel with the chamber and another eight inside the back-case. The chamber housing the movement is constructed for maximum resistance against water. The four case parts at three, six, nine and twelve o’clock, are built separately from the movement chamber and are used to attach the strap as well as to hold the attachable instrument.
The construction was inspired by the air-tight pressure chamber used for diving simulations when testing both the Oktopus II and the Reef. All the screws comprise of laminated tension discs to tighten and reinforce the construction. The whole surface of the case undergoes a microbillé and a satin finish to reflect light or shadow. The robust crown at 3 o’clock bears an engraving of an octopus icon. The back case has been decorated with an octopus drawing by Morten Linde, as a reference to an earlier series – the Oktopus Tattoo. The Oktopus II intentionally does not have a turning bezel as the information (time spent submersed) traditionally measured by a turning bezel is available in the Reef. The first three series of Oktopus II, are constructed in titanium, gold and ceramic some of the least reactive materials available and highly anti-corrosive to protect against the impact of long-term submersion into sea water.
The dial
The movement
Oktopus II, initially launched with a 3-hand big date movement, calibre 14580 is custom-made together with Dubois Depraz.
“We wanted to include a laser-cut big date centrally to make it very visible.” says Jorn Werdelin.
Linde Werdelin Oktopus II Double Date in titanium and ceramic will retail at CHF [8,800]; Oktopus II – Double Date in titanium, titanium DLC and ceramic with yellow accent in dial will retail at CHF [9,400]; Oktopus II – Double Date Rose Gold and titanium will retail at CHF [18,500].
All exclusive of VAT from autumn 2012 on LindeWerdelin.com or from any LW authorised retailer in local currency.
Linde Werdelin Oktopus II Double Date Technical Specification:
Name: Linde Werdelin Oktopus II Double Date- Models: Oktopus II — Double Date in titanium and ceramic – 88 pieces / Oktopus II — Double Date in titanium, titanium DLC and ceramic with yellow accents in the dial – 88 pieces / Oktopus II — Double Date rose gold and titanium – 88 pieces
- Case: 5 part case-construction / 2.5mm sapphire crystal anti-reflective on one side / screw in back case with engraved octopus drawing / screw in crown with engraved octopus symbol
- Dimensions: 44mm (w) by 46mm (l) by 15,25mm (h)
- Dial: 2 layer dial / upper layer laser-cut in stencil technique / lower dial circular Côtes de Genève / date dial at 12 o’clock / date wheel laser-cut layer / hands in stainless steel with satin finish / LW cool grey 1U bespoke superluminova
- Movement: Dubois Depraz caliber 14580 / automatic / double date at 12 o’clock / 40 to 44 hour power reserve / 26 jewels / 28,800bph (4Hz)
- Water Resistance: 300m
- Strap: Waterproof rubber strap
Visit the official company website for more information on the Linde Werdelin Oktopus II Double Date.