Linde Werdelin extends the family with the Oktopus Nord and the SpidoLite Nord
The essential Nord collection – Linde Werdelin extends the family with the Oktopus
Nord and the SpidoLite Nord.
Each piece can be paired with a range of straps, including their natural rubber strap, all now consisting of 30% recycled rubber and representing our continuous move towards using the most sustainable materials that they can source. (Read my other blog post about their most recent award)
Powered by the modified Dubois Dépraz double date movement, this series introduces Linde Werdelin’s first Oktopus series with a full titanium grade 2 case (all previously manufactured Oktopus of this generation have a ceramic bezel).
A highly technical watch made for diving and continuously tested by Linde Werdelin’s divers it is able to submerge to great depths and resist any corrosion normally associated with submersion in salt water.
The case construction is inspired by diving bells. A central piece containing the movement symbolizes protection of life while the outer case parts serves functionality with strap. A two layer dial comprises an upper layer dial laser-cut in stencil technique with both layers individually handcrafted to create the gradations in blue and black. The hands are in stainless steel with satin finish and ultramarine luminova.
The Oktopus Nord is a limited edition of 88 numbered pieces.
The Oktopus Nord is a limited edition of 88 numbered pieces.
SpidoLite Nord
The SpidoLite family is focused on extreme weight-reduction invented in 2008 and inspired by an expedition to Mount Everest in 2007. The family is designed to balance strength with lightness and optimize performance, particularly in high altitude pursuits.
The SpidoLite Nord is powered by a customized movement developed with the Jacquet’s family owned factory Concepto. It includes ceramic bearings as well as a strengthened balance wheel to maximize reliability.
It is entirely crafted in titanium grade 2, with a sandblasted finish on the case, and constructed of 19 components. It features a two-part skeletonised Nord fume dial and see through sapphire crystal backcase.
The SpidoLite Nord is a limited edition of 75 numbered pieces
The SpidoLite family is focused on extreme weight-reduction invented in 2008 and inspired by an expedition to Mount Everest in 2007. The family is designed to balance strength with lightness and optimize performance, particularly in high altitude pursuits.
The SpidoLite Nord is powered by a customized movement developed with the Jacquet’s family owned factory Concepto. It includes ceramic bearings as well as a strengthened balance wheel to maximize reliability.
The SpidoLite Nord is a limited edition of 75 numbered pieces
In normal Linde Werdelin fashion both the Oktopus and SpidoLite Nords, as with all of their watches, can be purchased with a range of interchangeable straps of varied colours and textures. They recommend a midnight blue, pitch black or snow white rubber strap.The Linde Werdelin interchangeable strap system comes as a further benefit to all of their customers.
TECHNICAL DETAILS: OKTOPUS NORD
Numbered Series
Limited to 88 individually numbered pieces worldwide.
Dial
2 layer dial in Black/Blue Nord fume, upper layer laser-cut in stencil technique, date dial at 12 o’clock, date wheel laser-cut layer, hands in stainless steel with satin finish with superluminova. Black techymeter. Numbers 3,6,9,12 in Ultramarine luminova. Small indexes in white. Calendar wheels in black.
Case
5 part case-construction in grade 2 titanium, 2.5 mm anti reflective sapphire crystal, Titanium grade 2 screw in back case with engraved octopus drawing, screw in titanium grade 2 crown with engraved octopus symbol. Black tension disks, Microbillé finished.
Dimensions - 44 x 46 x 15
Movement
LW customized Dubois Dépraz caliber 14580 / automatic / double date at 12 o’clock / 40 to 44 hour power reserve / 26 jewels / 28,800 bph (4 Hz)
Strap
Interchangeable Natural Kautschuk Strap
Waterproof to a depth of 300M
TECHNICAL DETAILS: SPIDOLITE NORD
Numbered Series
Limited to 75 individually numbered pieces worldwide.
Dial
Two-part skeletonized Black/Blue Nord fume dial. Black/Blue fume sub-dial for seconds. Diamond-cut galvanic treated hands.
Case
Entirely crafted in titanium grade 2. Microbillé and satin finish on case. Constructed with 19 components. 2.2mm anti-reflective sapphire crystal see-through sapphire crystal in caseback, Microbillé titanium grade 2 screw-in crown. Spido icon and sub-dial engravings
Dimensions - 44 x 46 x 15
Movement
LW 04 custom-made mechanical automatic movement by Concepto. Power reserve: 42 hours. Balance frequency: 28800vph, 4Hz. Skeletonised oscillator with ceramic bearings for increased strength. Strengthened escapement. Spido icon engraved
Strap
Interchangeable Natural Kautschuk Strap
Waterproof to a depth of 300M
About Linde Werdelin
Linde Werdelin explores the heights of the mountains and the depths of the sea. The brand was born out of a life-threatening event in the Swiss Alps, a 40 year friendship and an uncompromising drive for genuine quality and usefulness. In the winter of 1996, Jorn Werdelin, a keen mountaineer and off-piste skier, was taken by surprise in a bout of bad weather, got lost, skied off a cliff and broke his back.
In 2002, Jorn Werdelin partnered with his friend Morten Linde to develop a new idea: a highly crafted sports watch, that could be combined with a professional digital instrument to provide the right level of information at the right time for skiing and diving. Today they continue to develop and expand their interpretation of the two universes - skiing and diving - in their limited edition timepieces. The extreme beauty of the mountains and the sea acts as a perpetual source of inspiration for the destiny of Linde Werdelin.
I am a big fan of Linde Werdelin, their dedication to the brand and their collectors is one of the best!
Check out their entire collection which includes a wide variety of pre-owned at:
www.lindewerdelin.com
Signing off,
Alen
