A Moonlight Swim with Linde Werdelin's Oktopus II Moon

Linde Werdelin has something special for the Geneva fair this year -

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This is their latest - the Oktopus II.  Here's the scoop straight from the source -

A NEW MOON IS RELEASED AT GENEVA 2013 59 PIECES - THE FIRST IN-HOUSE COMPLICATION

LINDE WERDELIN celebrates the first New Moon of 2013 releasing the new Oktopus II Moon. The Moon is the first complication entirely conceived, developed and produced in-house by LINDE WERDELIN and will be showcased in Geneva between 22nd and 25th of January 2013. As one lunar cycle takes 29-and-a-half days to complete, two series of Oktopus II Moon come in an exclusive collection of 59 pieces: Oktopus II Moon Gold - Limited to 12 pieces. Oktopus II Moon Black - Limited to 47 pieces.

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Oktopus II Moon Numbered Series 59 A

Case: Crafted in rose gold, titanium and DLC / Hand satin finish and microbillé / Constructed with 19 components / 2.2 mm anti-reflective sapphire crystal / Screw in back case with engraved octopus drawing / screw in crown with engraved octopus symbol

Dimensions: 44mm (w) by 46mm (l) by 15mm (h)

Dial: Three-part skeletonised dial / Hands: diamond-cut hands

Movement: In-house developed moon phase complication / Power reserve: 42 hours / Balance frequency: 28800vph, 4Hz / Standard rotor / Strengthened escapement

Water Resistance: 300m

Strap: Bespoke high-end natural rubber strap, interchangeable within Linde Werdelin’s proprietary strap system 

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Oktopus II Dive Series Debuts in Rose Gold

This just in from Linde Werdelin - 

Individually crafted in titanium adorned with rose gold bezel and two side units to create a stunning contrast, the Oktopus II Rose Gold Titanium features a big date in double wheels, powered by a highly finished Dubois Dépraz custom-made automatic movement for enhanced readability.

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The 2-layered dial is laser-cut in stencil technique into an octopus representation at the layer on top, and with circular Côtes de Genève finish to resemble water ripples at the layer below.  The case back is intricately engraved with an octopus drawing created by Morten Linde.  The crown carries an engraved octopus symbol. A series will be made available in 88 pieces worldwide.

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Something interesting just swam up!

This is the latest from Linde Werdelin -

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This is the Oktopus II - Titanium BLUE

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My understanding from the nice folks at LInde Werdelin is that "release into the wild" is imminent!  So those of you waiting anxiously to bring your Oktopus II home, the wait is nearly over!

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