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Linde Werdelin Oktopus III BlackvsHELM Vanuatu

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Oktopus III Black
Linde WerdelinOktopus III Black
MSRP $20,953
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Oktopus III Black45mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Oktopus III Black60h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Oktopus III Black300m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Oktopus III Black$20,953
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
Superluminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
LW09
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$20,953
$285

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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