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Linde Werdelin Oktopus III BlackvsZelos Eagle 2

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Oktopus III Black
Linde WerdelinOktopus III Black
MSRP $20,953
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Oktopus III Black45mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
Oktopus III Black60h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
Oktopus III Black300m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
Oktopus III Black$20,953
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
39mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
LW09
La Joux-Perret G100
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$20,953
$899

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black

The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III is noted for its original, artistic design and high-quality case finishing. Reviewers describe it as a fun, attention-grabbing watch with a tough appearance, comfortable on the wrist despite its 44mm x 46mm size. It features a LW customized Dubois Dépraz caliber 14580 automatic movement and is water resistant to 300 meters. One reviewer flags that a big date complication's legibility is hampered by cut-out numerals. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its striking aesthetic and robust build.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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