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Linde Werdelin Oktopus VolcanovsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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

Oktopus Volcano
Linde WerdelinOktopus Volcano
MSRP $31,746
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Oktopus Volcano40mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Oktopus Volcano40h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Oktopus Volcano100m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Oktopus Volcano$31,746
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$31,746
$888

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What people say

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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.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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