Oktopus II
The Oktopus II has a strong reference to its predecessor in the design of its case body, yet boasts a brand new case construction.
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Posted on September 25, 2012 by Linde Werdelin There have been 11 comment(s)
This is a beautiful hand made watch box made by the famous Parisian luxury humidor maker ELIE BLEU. It has recently found home here in The Lab.
I am excited to reveal what I have carefully arranged inside the box.
Never have we gathered a large collection of our past and present watch series side by side like this. This is the perfect showcase of our design DNA. It is very interesting for me to see them all together in front of my eyes and to study the evolution and development of the design from where we started.
It is rare to find a watch company who must adhere to the same product DNA while creating infinite design variety. The two key constraints that form part of our DNA are the clip-on system to carry the dive/ski instrument and our own interchangeable strap system. Having to work within these limits is far from having a blank canvas to build a design for a watch.
Just to look at the case construction for the Spido family (the bottom row in the box) and the Oktopus (the middle row) family, one is driven by the need to create a light case structure to suit high altitude mountain activities whereas the other is about building a sturdy case to sustain pressure under water, yet they are both bound by the same constraints. They have both evolved from the original collection (the top row) to take pride in highly complex construction and using the finest materials.
The infinite design possibilities bound by our own DNA are what make creating LW watches increasingly challenging yet exciting to us.
M. Linde
This post was posted in Watches and was tagged with Design & Construction, Morten Linde, Oktopus, Original Collection, Spido
nice piece of art.. i want 1 pleaseeeee... :)
Posted by Habib Kamal on September 25, 2012 at 11:56 pm
good!
Posted by waruth on September 26, 2012 at 3:54 am
Nice, hard work masterpiece, welldone. How much does it cost
Posted by Mohd Nadzree on September 26, 2012 at 3:54 pm
Congratulations, your watches are wonderful !!!! I live in Brasil, Franca city, how can i buy your watches ?
Thanks for all
Ismael Alonso
Posted by Ismael Alonso y Alonso Bittar on September 26, 2012 at 8:41 pm
I am most fascinated by cutting edge design and innovation but my eyes are drawn more to the conservative-Blancpain Aqualung or 50 Fathoms, A Range Rover Sport next to an Audi or Lexus Space Craft Design, the Rover epitomizes a conservative and timeless design although your watches should prove successful.
Posted by Phillip Chouzenoux on October 11, 2012 at 4:20 am
From Brazil, the LINDE WERDELIN team would be delighted to look after you personally. We shall send you a private message to offer our assistance. Your kind words are appreciated, Mr Alonso.
Posted by Linde Werdelin on October 11, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Thank you for your appreciation, Mr Nadzree. Our prices are all listed on this website - and you have the choice to make a purchase of your desired model(s) directly.
Posted by Linde Werdelin on October 11, 2012 at 3:26 pm
its a cool design im looking for...where i can buy this wrist watch here in malaysia?
Posted by jeffrey dato on October 12, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Great to hear, Mr Dato. Please see the details for Malaysia: RETAILERS
Posted by Linde Werdelin on October 18, 2012 at 2:38 pm
I'm writing from Brazil, I'd love to have a Linde Werdelin on my collection, how can I buy them? Thanks !
Posted by Marcel on October 23, 2012 at 4:35 pm
This website allows you and customers worldwide to purchase directly from us, Mr Fiorio. We would be glad to assist you over the phone or by email too. Please call +44 20 7727 6611 or at info@lindewerdelin.com.
Posted by Linde Werdelin on October 25, 2012 at 1:14 pm