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Linde Werdelin Oktopus IIIvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Oktopus III
Linde WerdelinOktopus III
MSRP $20,953
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Oktopus III45mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Oktopus III60h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Oktopus III300m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Oktopus III$20,953
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
45mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
38mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Bronze
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
LW09
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$20,953
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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