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Linde Werdelin Oktopus Moon 3DTPvsRolex Sky-Dweller

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Linde Werdelin Oktopus Moon 3DTP

The Linde Werdelin Oktopus Moon 3DTP is widely praised for its exceptionally light 60-gram, 44mm 3DTP carbon fiber case, contributing to comfortable wearability. Reviewers note its 300m water resistance but flag that the lack of a timing bezel makes it unsuitable for serious diving. Some find the recessed crown difficult to operate and the skeletonized dial's moon phase display lacks immediate legibility. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Linde Werdelin Oktopus Moon 3DTP highly for its innovative, lightweight construction and comfortable wearability.

Rolex Sky-Dweller

The Rolex Sky-Dweller is widely praised for its exceptionally good fit and finish, with crisply defined dial markers and hands showing irreproachable attention to detail. Owners appreciate its complexity, rarity, and unique presence, with many considering it Rolex's most complicated watch and a conversation starter, distinct from the Datejust. The dual-time zone and annual calendar complication, controlled by the Ring Command Bezel, are seen as difficult to replicate and offer good value within Rolex's lineup. However, opinions are split on the 42mm case size, with some finding it too large and heavy, even uncomfortable on smaller wrists, while others report it wears surprisingly well. Certain configurations, like the stainless steel blue or green dial models, are very difficult to obtain from authorized dealers and command high grey market prices.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Oktopus Moon 3DTP44mm
Sky-Dweller42mm
Power Reserve
Oktopus Moon 3DTP42h
Sky-Dweller72h
Water Resistance
Oktopus Moon 3DTP300m
Sky-Dweller100m
MSRP
Oktopus Moon 3DTP$26,667
Sky-Dweller$51,400

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
complication
GMT
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
Material
Carbon
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Index
Lume
Superluminova
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Rolex 9002
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
0
40
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
GMT, Annual Calendar, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$26,667
$51,400
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