Azimuth Crazy RidervsLinde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement

The Azimuth Crazy Rider is a conversation-starting watch inspired by motorcycles, featuring a literal rotating bike chain on the dial that carries the 24-hour hand. Its design sacrifices minute legibility, with an incomplete minute scale between 35 and 55. The massive 55mm case and 30m water resistance limit it to casual wear. On balance, the Azimuth Crazy Rider appeals to those seeking unusual, avant-garde designs, though its CHF 5,250 price point is considered high.

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement features a rose-gold case over DLC titanium and ceramic, with a skeletonized dial revealing the movement. Reviewers note its lightweight, modular, sci-fi aesthetic and surprising wearability despite its 44mm case size, attributed to hollowed components and shape. However, drawbacks include sharp edges, difficult crown operation, and challenging legibility due to the busy dial. The 15mm height makes it unsuitable for formal wear. On balance, reviewers find the Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement visually striking for its openworked dial and skeletonized movement, though legibility and crown operation present functional challenges.