Which is cheaper, the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III or the Boldr The Vogelkop?

At MSRP the Boldr The Vogelkop is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $20,953 for the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III — a $20,504 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III or the Boldr The Vogelkop?

The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III wears larger at 45mm versus 40mm for the Boldr The Vogelkop — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III or the Boldr The Vogelkop?

The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Boldr The Vogelkop.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III or the Boldr The Vogelkop?

The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Boldr The Vogelkop.

What movement does the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III run compared to the Boldr The Vogelkop?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III uses the LW09 and the Boldr The Vogelkop uses the Seiko NH38A.

Side by side

Linde Werdelin Oktopus IIIvsBoldr The Vogelkop

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

Linde Werdelin Oktopus III

oktopus-iii-blue

MSRP $20,953

Boldr The Vogelkop

the-vogelkop-superb-bird-of-paradise

MSRP $449

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Oktopus III45mm

The Vogelkop40mm

Power Reserve

Oktopus III60h

The Vogelkop40h

Water Resistance

Oktopus III300m

The Vogelkop200m

MSRP

Oktopus III$20,953

The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Blue

Vogelkop Superb

Lume

Superluminova

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

LW09

Seiko NH38A

Power Reserve

60h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$20,953

$449

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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