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Linde Werdelin Oktopus IIIvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Oktopus III
Linde WerdelinOktopus III
MSRP $20,953
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Oktopus III45mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Oktopus III60h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Oktopus III300m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Oktopus III$20,953
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
LW09
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$20,953
$218

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What people say

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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