Linde Werdelin Biformeter Elemental – Black DialvsSquale Matic
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Measurements
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Biformeter Elemental – Black Dial

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 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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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