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Linde Werdelin Oktopus IIIvsBoldr Rally

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

Oktopus III
Linde WerdelinOktopus III
MSRP $20,953
Rally
BoldrRally
MSRP $299
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Boldr Rally

Owners widely praise the Boldr Rally's compact 38mm titanium case and excellent value under A$500. The VK64 mecaquartz movement has proven reliable for years, and the sapphire crystal is a welcome feature. Some owners find the dial busy and difficult to read, particularly the black hands against the black subdial, and note the bead-blasted titanium case can be a scratch magnet. The default straps have been described as boring or not holding up to daily wear. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Rally highly for its robust titanium construction and excellent value, despite some legibility concerns.

From video reviewers

The 38mm titanium case with a 44mm lug-to-lug measurement provides a comfortable and compact fit. The 200m water resistance is noted as robust for a chronograph. The 14mm thickness was mentioned as potentially substantial for the watch's size.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Oktopus III45mm
Rally38mm
Power Reserve
Oktopus III60h
Rally40h
Water Resistance
Oktopus III300m
Rally200m
MSRP
Oktopus III$20,953
Rally$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
45mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
I - Wells 008 (Updated)
Lume
Superluminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
LW09
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$20,953
$299
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