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Linde Werdelin Oktopus IIIvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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

Oktopus III
Linde WerdelinOktopus III
MSRP $20,953
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Oktopus III45mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Oktopus III60h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Oktopus III300m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Oktopus III$20,953
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
Superluminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$20,953
$1,083

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What people say

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Linde Werdelin Oktopus III

Owners and reviewers praise the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its avant-garde design and comfortable, lightweight titanium case, with some noting its advanced lume applications create a striking glow in the dark. The skeletonized or octopus-themed dials are highlighted, as is the integrated moon phase complication. One owner reported a lume bezel issue and subsequent poor service experience, though the problems were ultimately corrected. The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III features a 44-hour power reserve and is water-resistant to 300 meters. Overall, enthusiasts appreciate the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its unique design and wearable titanium construction.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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