LINDE WERDELIN Sea Instrument

By TLex: New from Linde Werdelin is the 'Sea Instrument'. The first ever luxury dive computer, God knows what millionaire playboys have been using since now, but there's finally something on the market to impress the odd mermaid or two with when cruising the reefs of the Caribbean or Maldives. I want one badly, but I had better get the watch first!

From Linde Werdelin: We are committed to the unparalleled design of luxury sports watches and digital sports instruments, unveils the LINDE WERDELIN Sea Instrument; the world’s first luxury dive computer.

Pushing the boundaries of the modern day dive computer the Sea Instrument blends groundbreaking technology, precision and craftsmanship with the very best in Danish design and software. Cased in lightweight aluminium, divers can choose either a natural or black anodised aluminium finish. For the ultimate style piece a small number have been commissioned in solid 18K yellow gold. With distinct design in these first class, non-corrosive materials, the Sea Instrument easily attaches on top of the architectural and robust LINDE WERDELIN Biformeter watches, for divers of all abilities.

To partner with the signature LINDE WERDELIN Biformeter watches, the Sea Instrument has been meticulously developed in conjunction with professional divers and boasts a transflective colour screen; the first time such advanced technology has been used in a dive computer. The display is covered by sapphire crystal glass, second only to diamond in hardness, ensuring complete scratch resistance. With an easy to use interface, it offers superior legibility underwater responding automatically to the environment and the conditions both on land and under water giving a first class display even in the most awkward of light situations.

Whilst it won’t protect the user against sharks, it will constantly guide divers by tracking the critical pieces of information needed on any dive using an advanced 3-axis compass, CPU’s and alarm systems.

Presenting the data, using strong graphical displays, it features the divers depth, dive time, vital decompression stops, temperature, maximum depth and surface interval times, constantly keeping the user in a real time picture.

"We are very excited about the launch of the new LINDE WERDELIN Sea Instrument. This is the first time that such a sophisticated piece of sports equipment has been achieved with a truly luxurious finish," comments Morten Linde, Creative Designer and Founder of LINDE WERDELIN.

"Our goal has always been to create high quality yet easy to use products that provide all the necessary protection, guidance and re-experience information needed when participating in sporting activities without compromising on style. The Sea Instrument achieves just that.

" LINDE WERDELIN has pioneered this entirely unique idea; seamlessly blending timekeeping sophistication with ultra-powerful yet easy to use digital sports instruments, it is a distinctive creation born from a life-long friendship and a passion for skiing and watches. By launching the Sea Instrument, the Founders, Morten Linde and Jorn Werdelin, achieve their goal of bringing their original idea for LINDE WERDELIN full circle. The idea of elegant watches with a family of attachable digital sports instruments bringing on the spot precision on land or in the sea.

Natural Aluminum


Blackened Aluminum


Case material: Solid anodised aluminium upper case in natural or
black finish, sapphire crystal; black polymer back case

Weight (est): 150 grams (including 15ml internal fluid)
Function mode: Land Mode
Dive Mode – (featuring Buhlmann's algorithm)
Log and Save – 60 hours of continuous log

Display: 55mm transflective LCD colour screen 220x176 pixels; 260,000 colours Automatic display light adjustment

Technology: High performance / Low-power multiple CPU platform 2.4GHz wireless
sensor network
128Mbit flash memory
4 button user interface
Upgradeable software and log transfer to PC

Sensors: Internal pressure sensor to 130m
Internal 3 - axis compass with tilt sensor
Internal temperature sensor
In water sensor
Light sensor

Power: Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery with 28 hours
continuous diving or 5 days standby

Water resistance: 300m water resistant, 1,000 feet

Accessories: Charger with USB 2.0 and 2.4GHz wireless interface

MSRP: 18K 23000GBP Natural Aluminum 1000GBP

18K Yellow Gold

© Linde Werdelin

LINDE WERDELIN Oktopus II - DOUBLE DATE

By TLex It was previewed first HERE on OceanicTime, now the rest of the online watch community are buzzing about it. INTRODUCING the new LINDE WERDELIN Oktopus II DOUBLE DATE . . .

From LW LINDE WERDELIN, renowned for creating meticulously crafted timepieces with attachable digital instruments for diving and free skiing, presents Oktopus II — Double Date at BaselWorld 2012.

The Oktopus II Double Date has been developed with the Reef in mind, LINDE WERDELIN’s in-house diving instrument, as well as inspired by the air-tight pressure chamber used for simulations when testing both the Oktopus II and the Reef.

The Oktopus II Double Date’s innovative fivepart case construction ensures absolute water resistance as well as excellent protection against seawater corrosion.

“ 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 Oktopus II 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.

“ Having completed the development and testing of the Reef in 2010 we had the opportunity to reconsider what our interpretation of a dive watch and instrument could be and we set about reconstructing the Oktopus”, says Jorn Werdelin.

The case of the 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 microbille 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 of the Oktopus II is built in two layers. The upper level is cut out in a stencil technique, inspired from the graffiti art. Bearing the LINDE WERDELIN logo and indexes 3, 6 and 9 in superluminova, together with the big calendar wheels, the dial reveals the icon of an octopus. The lower dial is made with a circular Cote de Geneve dial to give the effect of water ripples. Two laser-cut wheels at 11 and 1 o’clock are powered by the big calendar complication.

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.

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 An InDepth with Jorn Werdelin part1

My thanks to Jorn Werdelin, co-founder of Linde Werdelin Instruments for taking the time to answer my questions and for offering us this rare insight into Linde Werdelin . . .



Thank you Lex! It is my pleasure.

Had you always been involved horology? What was your first experience with a wristwatch?

I have always been surrounded by watches! Growing up, my parents and grandparents owned jewelry stores in Denmark. I still remember when I received my first watch, I was 5 years old and my grandparents gave me a Timex diving watch with a plastic bezel as Christmas present.

What’s the story behind your partnership with Morten Linde? What were you guys doing for a living before you set up LW?

Morten and I have been friends for many years, at least since primary school when I was 6 years old. After school we took different paths, Morten started his brilliant designer career and I worked in banking. Despite each one going his own way, we always kept in touch as we share many interests namely watches and sports which brought us together to create Linde Werdelin 30 odd years later.

What lead you to start up your own watch company?



Everything started in 2002 when Morten asked if it would be possible to design a mechanical watch with attached digital functionality as we are both into sports but we could never find a high end watch that would provide us with both functionality. Hours of discussions between us sparked such an enthusiasm that we decided to take it to the next level. Not long after, we setup a number of meetings with watch industry professionals to discuss how we could manage to create such a timepiece.

In those days what was on the wrists of the two founders of Linde Werdelin? What types of watches were you interested in? What brands were you wearing?

We always enjoyed spending our time doing sports namely skiing and diving. The watches we have been wearing prior to Linde Werdelin’s existence were high end sports watches. Morten and I have both been collecting watches for many years such as Audemars Piguet, Rolex and Patek Philippe.

Where did you look to for inspiration, when you were designing your first model? What brands if any, and what kinds of design philosophies influenced you?

Morten and I, for that matter, are fans of the ‘70s Gerald Genta designs. Having said that, Linde Werdelin watches have their own unique style that to me sets them apart from the classic sports watches in the industry but still belong to a particular design vein that makes them appealing to lovers of sports watches and ones who are looking for a watch with an advanced design.

The functionality element of Linde Werdelin watches and the fact that it is a modern sports watch with no history record resulted in this design. I guess Morten is a bit better in discussing the design aspect of our watches than I am, but we wanted to create a modern sports watch and stay true to Danish craftsmanship and design, which is functional.

What other brands would you compare yourself to?

I do not think we can compare Linde Werdelin with other brands. LW is different to any other brand out there crafting high end, technologically advanced sports watches and precision digital instruments.

What kind of person buys a Linde Werdelin watch?



There are two kinds of customers. Those who are general sports oriented people who use their Linde Werdelin instruments for everyday training such as their bicycle training, jogs, swim, even hiking and trailing. Of course, The Reef is a much more technical instrument than The Rock and requires actually diving to operate, but The Rock is becoming an accessory for many sports.

The second customer profile we have identified is people passionate about watches and this passion is certainly the driving force of the company for both the watches and instruments. Value and quality are very important for us and I believe that that comes across in our products. I also think people generally like the fact the brand philosophy itself is innovative.

LW offer a free 5 day test drive on all their watches; please could tell me how this idea came about? How does it work? Do customers receive a demonstration model? What kind of feedback have you had from customers?

We were one of the first brands to start selling online and especially for countries we had no partners in, this proved and still proving to be a very successful strategy. We wanted to act in a total transparent policy, that’s why we created our 5 day Trial Program. We are proud of our product and now customers can have their own idea of the product, at no obligation. Creating such a program needed of course to be hassle-free for the customers wanting to take advantage of it.

By simply completing a short loan form on LindeWerdelin.com, we ship the chosen watch model and instrument to be experienced and enjoyed for five days. There is a holding guarantee which is released the moment the timepiece is safely returned to us and there is no obligation of purchase. The send out and collection are all arranged by us to make the whole experience as hassle-free for the recipient as possible.

The idea of the Trial Program has been incredibly well received giving the option to customers where we are not present in to see and experience the LW watches from up-close. Equally though, we have seen people opting for the program in countries or cities where retailers are present. It is an opportunity to try a watch from the comfort of your home rather in a busy store.



LW watches initially were only available online from LW. But now LW have partnered with a number of retail outlets across the United States and the rest of the world? Please talk a little about this new strategy . . .

As I mentioned earlier, we were one of the first brands to start selling online and especially for countries we had no partners in, this proved and still proving to be a very successful strategy. As the brand grows, we are receiving more and more recognition in the industry and have retailer partners.

We work closely with our retailers and even direct customers to them from online. Online sales has been one of the ‘hot’ topics ever since a lot of brands started selling online, we are actually in a better position than many of the big brands the reason being that we started growing our online business along with our retailing channel in a total transparent policy.

I remember reading an article on the subject and I think Maximilian Busser’s of MB&F quote sums it up well: “The Internet will never kill the brick and mortar store, but everyone will be using the Internet – and no one can stop them – so maybe the retailers should think of how to reinvent themselves in this new era”.

There are few watch companies, who truly know and understand ‘new media’ such as blogs, e-magazines and online discussion forums the way that LW does. Please talk a little of your personal experiences with them and the benefits to both LW and its customers. If I remember correctly the first time we spoke was via Watchuseek.

Indeed it was via Watchuseek! Linde Werdelin has embraced the online world as the online world embraced Linde Werdelin alike. People nowadays are very savvy about the objects they desire but have little time. Blogs and e-magazines have helped towards giving people knowledge, the option to read various opinions about the same product and then make an informed decision.

What I have also found very interesting at the beginning of this, was the speed with which things happen online. Whereas the same action in print would have perhaps taken triple the time; that said though I do not think that online media will ever replace print, like TV didn’t replace radio, they will coexist as they already do.



An advertising campaign featuring comic book illustrations, a collaboration with a tattooing legend and collection of edgy mechanical sports watches that can be integrate with digital technology . . . How important is it for LW to be perceived as a 'cool' brand?

Linde Werdelin’s idea and concept is unique in the industry so all we cannot but differentiate ourselves from what is already know and seen. We do not follow trends, we have our own way and pace of doing things and focus on creating well thought quality and functional timepieces and digital instruments.

In terms of communication, this means moving away from anything that has to do with traditional way of product advertising and instead going for a lighter and fresher approach which does not necessarily use a product, but rather a beautifully hand-drawn illustration. The result is non-intrusive, engaging and aesthetically pleasing.

How did the collaboration between comic illustrator Dominique Bertail come about? Why chose such a medium?



The illustrations of Dominique Bertail are included in our complete brand image from catalogues, to advertising visuals, to our online appearance. Since it was first introduced, it has been very successful and gives us a unique communication approach setting us apart from anything previously done in the industry.

The effectiveness of the illustration branding has been proven by the interest and coverage we get from the press and the customer around the characters and the stories. It also gives us a unique visual recognition (hand drawn illustrations) when other companies might get lost in the same campaign direction using similar photographic themes.

to be continued, stay tuned for part2 . . .

LINDE WERDELIN SpidoLite

Linde Werdelin will be releasing their latest creation at Basel World 2009. The SpidoLite has a Skeletonized titanium case and is water-resistant to 300m. Whilst it's not strictly a diver it has been designed to be used in conjunction with Linde Werdelin's Sea Instrument.

Although a little unusual in its appearance it is unmistakably a Linde Wedelin and reflects the sporting, adventurous spirit of the company co-founded by professional mountaineers Morton Linde and Jorn Werdelin.



Something that may be of interest for horologically minded is Linde Werdelin’s collaboration with watch maker Svend Anderson who has re-tweaked a NOS 1970's automatic movement for the piece, which can be viewed through its sapphire crystal case-back or through the skeletonized portions of the dial.

For fans of Linde Werdelin stay tuned for some sneak-peek renderings of the latest version of the Linde Werdelin Sea Instrument, the 'Reef' as well as (and you heard it hear first) a new diver named the 'Oktopus'. I am pleased to say that my friends at LW will be releasing info on the 'Oktopus' to OceanicTime for publication, first.



The Spidolite series will be available in three variations of all titanium, titanium with black DLC coating and yellow coated sapphire crystal and titanium with skeleton dial and will be limited worldwide to 222, 44 and 44 pieces respectively.

Linde Werdelin is constantly at the forefront of innovation releasing six new models in limited series every year. The launch of the Spidolite also signals the beginning of Linde Werdelin’s collaboration with independent watchmakers whereby every year a new movement will be introduced for one new limited model.



SIZE 46mm (w) by 49mm (l) by 12mm (h)

MOVEMENT NOS Automatic movement modified by Andersen Geneve Atelier to include Titanium rotor plate engraved with LW & AG logos 42 hour power reserve

CASE Titanium gr.5 drilled case with microbille finish / See through sapphire crystal case-back / Anti-reflective sapphire crystal / Screw in crown with LW logo

DIAL Skeleton titanium grey galvanic matt dial 4 Super LumiNova filled indexes

Hands Super LumiNova

WATER-Resistance: 300m / 1000ft

STRAP Spidolite textile strap with titanium ardillon buckle

[Spidolite Skeleton Dial will be available from April 2009 retailing at €9'000]

LINDE WERDELIN Oktopus FROGMAN

By TLex Linde Werdelin's Oktopus survives its toughest field test to date and becomes the newest member of the Frømandskorpset (Frogman Corps), the Danish Military's Naval Special Operations Force!



Although similar to its commercially-available siblings, the OKTOPUS Frogman was redesigned by so that it met the specific requirements of the Frogmen. Typical Oktopus complications such as a Moonphase or Double Date have been substituted with a simple date wheel with a window at 4 o’clock. Its case is also a little more rugged in its design and has a one-part construction in Titanium.



Excellent visibility in low-lighting conditions is essential to Frogmen, so Morten Linde designed a unique solution: a Luminova sandwich dial for maximum luminescence, which allows light to hit the numerals from all angles and activate the Luminova to its full potential. There are no superfluous lines of text or insignias on the dial.



The LW Frogman watches have been marked with each of the operative’s service number for individual personalization and are only available to those who have served with the Frogman Corps, sorry!



TESTING Development of the Oktopus Frogman became a partnership between the divers and Linde Werdelin. While every Oktopus undergoes a strict testing regime, placing it on the wrists of Frogmen was an unprecedented challenge.



“It was a privilege to work with the Frogmen and to witness them crash-testing our Oktopus, truly the best environment to test our watches,” tells co-founder Morten Linde. “Designing a timepiece worthy of them, to unite the generations, was a challenge I enjoyed. It needs to be versatile – tolerating extreme heat and cold, great heights and depths – and they needed optimal night-time visibility, a problem that required an entirely new way to apply Luminova.”



The Oktopus passed their selection requirements. “Our goal has always been to make the best dive watch and now we have achieved making a watch fit for a professional dive unit, one of the best in the world. To have Linde Werdelin be a part of Danish cultural heritage by contributing to the comradeship of the Frogmen is an absolute honor,” says co-founder Jorn Werdelin.



FROGMAN CORPS Shrouded in secrecy, Frømandskorpset (Frogman Corps) is the Naval Special Operations Force in the Danish Military. This collaboration is a rare opportunity to lift the veil and explore the uncharted waters of the Frogman Corps. Typical missions will see the fraternal unit drop into the most hostile environments to rescue hostages from pirates off the coast of Somalia, often under the cover of darkness. They have been deployed directly into the heart of the most heated conflicts.



In a rare instance of surfacing publicly, the Frogmen, through Conventus Ranae, have joined forces with Linde Werdelin to create a wholly unique timepiece commemorative of their brotherhood.



PARTNERSHIP Conventus Ranae is the formal association of Frogmen. It exists to strengthen the relationship between former and current operatives in the “outside world.”



Selection to become a member of this exclusive club is no easy task. Every year, hundreds apply. Only a handful will pass, and this is a source of pride for the men who have gone before and were able to survive this gruelling process.



As Butler (his Frogman codename for anonymity) attested, “It is a special feeling meeting with former colleagues knowing that each and every one has accomplished a long tough education that breaks the vast majority of the applicants.”



Active duty – a minimum of three years, but an average of five or six – is no easier. Missions require the utmost skill and precision to succeed. The shared experience of these demanding conditions creates an incredibly strong bond between the active servicemen, forming a natural brotherhood. Conventus Ranae exists to reinforce this bond, particularly once the Frogmen leave the service.



Thus Conventus Ranae approached Linde Werdelin. Many Frogmen describe meeting their fellow Frogmen, both present and former members, as a special feeling – to know that they share the same values and experiences. Conventus Ranae wanted to capture that sentiment in a timepiece; a shared timepiece representing a shared history. Wearing the Oktopus Frogman on the wrist is akin to carrying the entire Frogman Corps with them everywhere.



“We were aware of Linde Werdelin’s expertise as a dive watch maker and contacted them with the intention of partnering on a piece to tie us together as a unit,” explains Christian Nielsen (“CK”), chairman of Conventus Ranae and former patrol leader in the Frogman Corps. “This special edition Oktopus acts as a symbol for a life committed to being a combat diver.”

LINDE WERDELIN An InDepth with Jorn Werdelin part2

Continued from part1 . . .

How did the collaboration between a tattoo artist Henning Jorgensen come about?



Over two years ago Morten was looking through a lifestyle magazine when he came across an interview with Johnny Depp. The article had a close up picture of him revealing his tattooed arms and what struck him at the time was to see he was wearing a rather conservative / classic watch next to modern / rock type of bracelets and his tattoos.

This made us think about what sort of watch would we see as the 'perfect match' to this style. This is when Morten first came up with the idea of creating a tattoo watch. We then looked for the most talented tattoo artist. We met with Henning Jorgensen and Morten and I instantly loved his art. So we went ahead to create 82 pieces of the Oktopus Tattoo.

The Hard Green DLC is of particular interest to those, who appreciate its tough scratch resistant properties, however DLC is typically a black finish; why green?

The DLC coating is a procedure we often use on our watches. As you mentioned, this offers a protection for the timepiece which is important for sports watches. You are also right in believing that black is the most common colour for DLC coating and this is because any other colour is difficult to be smoothly achieved.



At Linde Werdelin though we believe in surpassing what are thought to be our limits. We have experimented a lot on alternative DLC colours and were able to successfully achieve green among other which you might see soon. I just wanted to add though that the interest in the Green DLC was more than expected so I guess people are ready for non-black watches!

LW didn’t have a dedicated diver for some time before we saw the release of the Oktopus; what lead to your decision to build a dedicated divers model?

The first Oktopus model made its appearance at BaselWorld 2009 along with a newly designed The One and a GMT watch, 3-Timer, and of course the SpidoLite. So back then we launched five families with several variations within each family. We wanted to create a complete collection and of course appeal to people’s different tastes. A diver’s watch of course made even more sense to us since we have The Reef.

What was the design brief for the Oktopus? What attributes did you consider important for such a watch?



First of all the Oktopus needed to have the same case dimensions as the rest of the Linde Werdelin watches to be able to take The Reef and The Rock. Then, we needed to differentiate the model from the rest of the lines and incorporate important to us features that a diver’s watch should have. Numerals instead of indexes, more lume on the dial, easy to turn with gloves unidirectional bezel, thicker sapphire crystal to withstand the pressure at 1111m and a helium escape valve (though not very often used).

Why so far no bracelet for the Oktopus? Any plans for one in the future
or for a divers extension strap?

Part of the Linde Werdelin idea is that all straps are interchangeable. Customers can easily change them with the help of the LW strap tool given with every watch purchase. Apart from the wide range of straps we do offer one steel bracelet which follows the same logic. Customers may opt to have a bracelet with their Oktopus watch rather than a strap. You can expect though to see more bracelets offered by Linde Werdelin in the near future!

All LW watches are designed to be compatible with LW instruments, the Oktopus was no exception. Did you feel that the Oktopus’ functionality was in anyway compromised to accommodate the Reef?

Not at all! With the Oktopus family we have launched four different models including our first complication, the Oktopus Moonphase. Our motto is ‘no compromise’ but rather offering more to the divers. There are certain functions a timepiece can offer a diver. For precise information for a safe dive one should refer to The Reef.

Do you feel that the Oktopus can stand on its own eights legs (so to speak) as a dive watch without having to be integrated with the reef instrument?

Absolutely, all our watches can be worn on their own or with our instruments to enhance their sporting experience. The Oktopus family is no different. The first years of Linde Werdelin the majority of our customers would buy our timepieces with our instruments. Today, we have seen a shift and our customers do buy our watches and not necessarily our instruments.

Please talk a little about the technology that the Reef uses? Where does this technology come from? Who helped you develop the Reef? What are its core functions? And how would it compare other dive computers or dive watch-computers on the market?



The Reef is a sophisticated high end diving instrument. It uses the latest technology for all its functions regularly updated by our in-house development team. Today, there are approximately four to five companies worldwide that can produce diving computers. At Linde Werdelin, we produce The Reef in our premises in Denmark. The Reef as The Rock are technology products and need to be updated regularly and these updates to reach the customers fast. We have therefore built an interface for customers to be able to download all updates easily.

In terms of functions The Reef offers everything to ensure a safe dive such as ascent rate vs. ideal ascent rate, dive time, decompression stops, no fly time, temperature, maximum operating depth, surface interval times, alarm/warnings, timers etc, constantly keeping the diver in a real time picture. Apart from these, and more than any other watch-computer, it is a high end product with anodised aluminium casing, sapphire crystal, anti-reflective screen and a lithium memory less battery.



How do you plan to develop the Oktopus? Considering the huge success of the SpidoSpeed, is an OktoSpeed [chrono] a likelihood for the future?

The ‘Spido’ and the Oktopus are two separate families that appeal to different people. So far this year we have launched the SpidoSpeed and the SpidoLite II models but soon the lovers of diving watches will be able to see what the new Oktopus will be. I am afraid I cannot reveal more at this stage, you will have to wait until our next launch!

Linde Werdelin is fast approaching its 10th year. How would you sum up those 10 years?

It has been a rocky road but an incredible learning curve. Building a watch brand is very hard in our days but when all the pieces of puzzle start to slowly be put together one realizes how all the years of ‘sweat and tears’ are so much worth it.

What are your aspirations for the brand’s future?

I would still like to see Linde Werdelin a small organic watch company with more innovative and well crafted timepieces.

What’s next?

You can certainly expect to see more of the Spido-family and Oktopus models in the near future…

Any final words for the OceanicTime readers?

We believe that intuition and always listening closely to our customers’ feedback are the basis of innovative watches.