The Oktopus series, inspired by the Diving Universe
Launched with a focus on materials, developing new and interesting watches that incorporated and made the best of innovative materials, or used traditional materials in interesting ways.
A staple of watchmaking – but engraved it with a multi-level hand-drawing of an octopus that wraps around the entire case.
All Linde Werdelin timepieces have the same facing to enable them to host both - The Rock & The Reef for diving. The Reef updated the diver on depth, duration of the dive and can calculate the percentage of remaining oxygen.
All Linde Werdelin timepieces have the same facing to enable them to host both - The Rock & The Reef for diving. The Reef updated the diver on depth, duration of the dive and can calculate the percentage of remaining oxygen.
Used first for the inner case of the SpidoLite Tech Gold and Green, and later used in its ‘natural’ colour for the entire case of the Oktopus MoonLite – White.
Used first for the inner case of the SpidoLite Tech Gold and Green, and later used in its ‘natural’ colour for the entire case of the Oktopus MoonLite – White.
The moonphase features delicately hand-drawn illustrations of the story of an anthropomorphic moon growing old and being reborn with each cycle of the moon.
This inspired follow-up timepieces using an in-house moonphase complication, the Oktopus Moon series, each of which is limited to 59 pieces.
Shrouded in secrecy, Frømandskorpset (Frogman Corps) is the Naval Special Operations Force in the Danish Military. This collaboration is a rare opportunity to lift the veil on their secret world of high-stakes missions and bravery.
Typical missions can see the fraternal unit drop into the most hostile environments to rescue hostages from pirates, often under the cover of darkness.
In a rare instance of surfacing publicly, the Frogmen, through Conventus Ranae, joined forces with Linde Werdelin to create a wholly unique timepiece commemorative of their brotherhood.
Every year, hundreds apply to the Frogman Corps. Only a handful will pass – a source of pride for the men who went before and survived this gruelling process. Graduates will find themselves deployed as badged operatives in the world’s most complex trouble spots.
Active duty – a minimum of three years, an average of six – is no easier. The shared experience of demanding conditions creates a strong bond between active servicemen, forming a natural brotherhood. Conventus Ranae exists to reinforce this bond, particularly once the Frogmen leave the service.
Conventus Ranae wanted to capture that fraternity in a timepiece; a shared timepiece representing a shared history. Wearing the Oktopus Frogman on the wrist is akin to carrying the entire Frogman Corps with them everywhere.
Shrouded in secrecy, Frømandskorpset (Frogman Corps) is the Naval Special Operations Force in the Danish Military. This collaboration is a rare opportunity to lift the veil on their secret world of high-stakes missions and bravery.
Typical missions can see the fraternal unit drop into the most hostile environments to rescue hostages from pirates, often under the cover of darkness.
In a rare instance of surfacing publicly, the Frogmen, through Conventus Ranae, joined forces with Linde Werdelin to create a wholly unique timepiece commemorative of their brotherhood.
Every year, hundreds apply to the Frogman Corps. Only a handful will pass – a source of pride for the men who went before and survived this gruelling process. Graduates will find themselves deployed as badged operatives in the world’s most complex trouble spots.
Active duty – a minimum of three years, an average of six – is no easier. The shared experience of demanding conditions creates a strong bond between active servicemen, forming a natural brotherhood. Conventus Ranae exists to reinforce this bond, particularly once the Frogmen leave the service.
Conventus Ranae wanted to capture that fraternity in a timepiece; a shared timepiece representing a shared history. Wearing the Oktopus Frogman on the wrist is akin to carrying the entire Frogman Corps with them everywhere.
The case in colourless ALW (Alloy Linde Werdelin) absorbs and subtly reflects the colours of the Oktopus MoonLite - White's surroundings, creating an iridescent camouflage, a property it shares with its namesake, the octopus.
ALW is originally an aerospace material, designed for the high performance requirements and low failure tolerances of that industry, but has been repurposed by Linde Werdelin for use in its timepieces. Linde Werdelin uses colourless ALW which has been subjected to a 25 micrometre treatment (standard treatments are usually only 5 micrometres in depth), creating a protective layer and making it twice the strength of steel while remaining half the weight of titanium. The treatment can go so deep because of the porous structure of ALW; it essentially absorbs the treatment like your hand would absorb skin cream, which results in a protective layer that is highly resistant to dents and scratches.
The Oktopus MoonLite - White features a white ceramic bezel with circular satin finishing that both contrasts with, and complements, the ALW case, while bridging the gap between white rubber strap and the satin-finished silver-white dial to enhance the holistic three-dimensional design experience. Within the dial sits a moonphase complication with photorealistic moon phases hand-drawn by Morten Linde, creative mind of Linde Werdelin.
The case in colourless ALW (Alloy Linde Werdelin) absorbs and subtly reflects the colours of the Oktopus MoonLite - White's surroundings, creating an iridescent camouflage, a property it shares with its namesake, the octopus.
ALW is originally an aerospace material, designed for the high performance requirements and low failure tolerances of that industry, but has been repurposed by Linde Werdelin for use in its timepieces. Linde Werdelin uses colourless ALW which has been subjected to a 25 micrometre treatment (standard treatments are usually only 5 micrometres in depth), creating a protective layer and making it twice the strength of steel while remaining half the weight of titanium. The treatment can go so deep because of the porous structure of ALW; it essentially absorbs the treatment like your hand would absorb skin cream, which results in a protective layer that is highly resistant to dents and scratches.
The Oktopus MoonLite - White features a white ceramic bezel with circular satin finishing that both contrasts with, and complements, the ALW case, while bridging the gap between white rubber strap and the satin-finished silver-white dial to enhance the holistic three-dimensional design experience. Within the dial sits a moonphase complication with photorealistic moon phases hand-drawn by Morten Linde, creative mind of Linde Werdelin.