Linde Werdelin Biformeter Elemental – Black DialvsSquale Matic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Linde Werdelin Biformeter Elemental – Black Dial at true scale

Biformeter Elemental – Black Dial

Squale Matic at true scale

Matic

Diameter

44mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

51mm

Thickness

15mm

lowest

16mm

Water Resistance

300m

600m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$5,206

$1,595

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Thickness
15mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Steel
Water Resistance
300m
600m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
0h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,206
$1,595
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Reviews

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Linde Werdelin Biformeter Elemental – Black Dial

Linde Werdelin Biformeter Elemental – Black Dial owners and reviewers praise its exceptionally smooth winding feel and impressive Super-LumiNova lume that remains bright for hours. The 44mm case is noted for its distinctive angular lines and satisfying tactile finishing. Some reviewers would prefer a smaller 40mm option for the case size. The ETA 2893 movement is considered robust and serviceable, though pricing sits high for an ETA-based sports watch, offset by limited production. On balance, reviewers find the Linde Werdelin Biformeter Elemental – Black Dial a successful balance of sport and formal wear, with its finishing and lume being key strengths.

Squale Matic

Owners widely praise the Squale Matic for its superb finishing and comfortable wearability, with many noting its vintage-inspired design and the 4 o'clock crown contributing to a compact feel on the wrist despite its 44mm size. Reviewers highlight the outstanding lume on the hands and the double-domed sapphire crystal as favorite features, while some owners find the bezel insert glossy and the lume on the orange indices to be almost non-existent. One owner dislikes how the oyster bracelet terminates at the springbars instead of sitting flush with the case. The Squale Matic is powered by a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Squale Matic highly for its robust build quality and comfortable, vintage-inspired ergonomics at its price point.

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