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Linde Werdelin Oktopus VolcanovsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Oktopus Volcano
Linde WerdelinOktopus Volcano
MSRP $31,746
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495
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Linde Werdelin Oktopus Volcano

The Linde Werdelin Oktopus Volcano is celebrated for its wearable art design, featuring a 44mm titanium case with intricate 24k gold inlay depicting volcanic rock, a process that takes weeks per watch. Its five-layer skeletonized dial offers a striking contrast of deep black with gold numerals and date aperture. The watch is powered by the Calibre 14580 automatic movement, providing a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers alike praise the exceptional craftsmanship and unique aesthetic of the Linde Werdelin Oktopus Volcano, justifying its significant investment.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Oktopus Volcano40mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Oktopus Volcano40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Oktopus Volcano300m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Oktopus Volcano$31,746
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
15mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Skeleton
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$31,746
$495
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