Linde Werdelin Oktopus II Titanium Luxury Watch Review

http://www.thewatchbox.com Linde Werdelin’s Oktopus Yellow Titanium is proof-in-metal that good times and haute time can coexist in the same 44 mm living space. Like fried calamari and steamed lobster, the Oktopus’ union of jovial character and craft substance is a tantalizing tandem. With all due respect to Marc Newson and his pioneering Ikepod postmodernist sports watches, nobody renders lighthearted fun in premium materials better than Linde Werdelin. The company emerged in 2002 following a multinational genesis involving Danish designers, Swiss manufacturing, and a London-based headquarters. From the outset, the firm specialized in building tool watches unlike any others, and the Oktopus Yellow Titanium embodies every trait that has come to define the LW brand. What Linde Werdelin does best is engaging design. The livewire punch of this Oktopus’ yellow silicone strap is the user’s first signal that LW rocks an avant garde sensibility. Grooved geometric forms on the strap grant it extra articulation for a wrist feel that approaches tailored comfort. Short lugs ensure that the 44 mm case will sit comfortably on all but the most delicate wrists. The five-piece case, which is water-resistant to 300 meters (1000 ft), is faceted to echo the relief channels in the strap, and the result is a highly integrated aesthetic. The bezel and case feature complimentary hex bolts that visually unite the two largest components of the main assembly. Details matter to Linde Werdelin, an