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Linde Werdelin Spidolite Tech GoldvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Spidolite Tech Gold
Linde WerdelinSpidolite Tech Gold
MSRP $11,175
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Spidolite Tech Gold44mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Spidolite Tech Gold40h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Spidolite Tech Gold100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Spidolite Tech Gold$11,175
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
44mm
37mm
Thickness
15mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Carbon
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Grey
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
LW04
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,175
$428

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What people say

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Linde Werdelin Spidolite Tech Gold

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite Tech Gold is widely praised for its exceptionally lightweight feel, comfortable wearability even on smaller wrists, and its avant-garde, modern case design. Reviewers highlight the striking aesthetic created by the combination of black forged carbon, an 18kt gold bezel, and red accents. Readability in low-light conditions is noted as a potential drawback due to small, similar-sized luminous elements. The CHF 17,000 price and tang buckle are mentioned as points of consideration. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Tech Gold to be a conversation-starting, satisfying, and easy-to-wear everyday watch for collectors seeking something uncommon and cool, primarily due to its unique design and light materials.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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