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Linde Werdelin Oktopus IIIvsVaer Field

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Oktopus III
Linde WerdelinOktopus III
MSRP $20,953
Field
VaerField
MSRP $329

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Oktopus III45mm
Field40mm
Power Reserve
Oktopus III60h
Field40h
Water Resistance
Oktopus III300m
Field100m
MSRP
Oktopus III$20,953
Field$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
White
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
LW09
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$20,953
$329

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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.

Vaer Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Field's wearability, citing its slim 10.4mm thickness and 40mm case size. Reviewers and owners alike commend the crisp dial and excellent C3 SuperLuminova lume, with one owner noting it is "crazy bright." The Miyota 9015 movement is reported by one owner to run at +6 seconds per day. Some owners find the date window on older models to be a design flaw, and the lug hole placement can create a gap with standard straps. The $549 price is considered a hard sell by some, with others feeling it offers less value than established brands. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Field highly for its comfortable, slim case and bright lume at its price point.

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