THE IDEA

The SpidoSpeed is Linde Werdelin's first chronograph model, designed with strong reference to the first series of the SpidoLite, revealing yet more inspirations from the racing car industry. The SpidoSpeed Chronograph is constructed of a technically-complex fully skeletonised case and a multiple-layered dial to bring you an all round 3-dimensional experience.

“I wanted the SpidoSpeed to be a lasting 3-dimensional experience from all angles for the owner to find it interesting to look at for years to come,” Morten Linde.

THE CASE

The SpidoSpeed Black Orange has been conceived with brand new three-part case construction. Technically more complex, the SpidoSpeed carries an explicit reference to the robust skeleton structure of the original SpidoLite. The black in the Diamond-Like-Carbon (DLC) coated bezel, crown, and pushers brings out a perfect contrast against the orange in the subdials on a steel case creating a visually striking timepiece.

Perfecting the construction of the case was a two-year long and extremely challenging procedure. The skeletonised part of the case has been the most complicated and time consuming to produce due to the complexity of the shape. It takes lengthy hours of meticulous work by hand to construct and complete a case, as each requires exceptional accuracy. 

THE DIAL

The dial has been constructed into two parts comprised of as many as ten layers to accentuate the 3-dimensional experience, following the same design philosophy as the case and adding depth to the watch when reading time. The ability of the eye to focus on millimetres makes the SpidoSpeed experience most interesting. The letter “R” at 4 o’clock on the hours sub-dial, stands for “The Rock” or “The Reef” and indicates how long it takes to fully charge the instrument.

THE MOVEMENT

In the heart of the SpidoSpeed is a custom-made integrated chronograph movement powered by a skeletonised rotor engraved with ‘Linde Werdelin’ showing through the sapphire crystal case-back. This movement allows the crown and pushers to be completely aligned to facilitate the attachment of the Linde Werdelin instruments.

THE DLC TREATMENT

DLC stands for Diamond-Like-Carbon, a hardening treatment to enhance durability and scratch resistance. A DLC coating forms a surface 3 times harder than steel, and second only to diamond. Linde Werdelin’s DLC is one of the strongest employed in the industry.

THE FAMILY

The SpidoSpeed comes in a family of 7 models: Gold, Black Diamond, Rose Gold with DLC Titanium, Black Orange, Anthracite DLC, Black DLC, and Steel.

SpidoSpeed Black Orange is available worldwide in a numbered series A of 100 pieces.