Which is cheaper, the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

At MSRP the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $1,799, against $35,556 for the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement — a $33,757 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement wears larger at 44mm versus 41mm for the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph.

What movement does the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement run compared to the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement uses the LW07 and the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph uses the ETA 2894 Élaboré.

Side by side

Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D MovementvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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

Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement

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MSRP $35,556

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

starfighter-chronograph-spitfire

MSRP $1,799

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement44mm

Starfighter Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement42h

Starfighter Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement100m

Starfighter Chronograph50m

MSRP

Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement$35,556

Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Gold

Spitfire LE

Lume

Superluminova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

LW07

ETA 2894 Élaboré

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$35,556

$1,799

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What people say

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Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold – 3D Movement

The Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold features a striking, sci-fi aesthetic with a skeletonized dial showcasing the movement's components and a rose-gold case over DLC titanium and ceramic. Reviewers note its lightweight, modular construction and surprising wearability despite its 44mm titanium case, due to hollowed components and shape. However, legibility is challenging due to the busy dial, and the 15mm height makes it unsuitable for formal wear, with sharp edges and difficult crown operation also cited as drawbacks. On balance, reviewers find the Linde Werdelin Spidolite Gold a visually striking and lightweight piece, though its challenging legibility and crown operation are noted trade-offs.

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Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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