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Linde Werdelin Oktopus IIIvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Oktopus III
Linde WerdelinOktopus III
MSRP $20,953
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Oktopus III45mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Oktopus III60h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Oktopus III300m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Oktopus III$20,953
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Green
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
LW09
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$20,953
$428

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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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