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Linde Werdelin Oktopus III BlackvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Oktopus III Black
Linde WerdelinOktopus III Black
MSRP $20,953
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Oktopus III Black45mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Oktopus III Black60h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Oktopus III Black300m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Oktopus III Black$20,953
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
LW09
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$20,953
$239

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What people say

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Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black

The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III is noted for its original, artistic design and high-quality case finishing. Reviewers describe it as a fun, attention-grabbing watch with a tough appearance, comfortable on the wrist despite its 44mm x 46mm size. It features a LW customized Dubois Dépraz caliber 14580 automatic movement and is water resistant to 300 meters. One reviewer flags that a big date complication's legibility is hampered by cut-out numerals. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its striking aesthetic and robust build.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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