Thursday, February 27, 2020

Linde Werdelin – Oktopus Volcano Titanium Exclusive Edition


LINDE WERDELIN Oktopus Volcano Titanium Exclusive Edition

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Inspired by the toughest terrain and crafted with the strongest material, this limited edition series of 8 is the most dramatic collaboration between LW and master engraver and artist Johnny Dowell yet.

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The outer case, comprised of titanium and 24kt gold inlay, is covered in an intricate lava and ash engraving representing an active volcano.

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Taking a year in design and production, each timepiece in this series has undergone its own unique engraving and blackening process over several weeks. The tiny variations in the engraving of each piece means that all 8 are truly one of a kind wearable works of art.

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From volcanic heights to deepest seas, this high spec watch is beautiful but built for adventure and offers water-resistance to a depth of 300 metres.

Creativity and Craftsmanship

The Oktopus Volcano is a watch transformed into a fiery piece of active lava and ash.

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Born from a collaboration with Johnny Dowell, an artist and master engraver, each of the 8 timepieces has very slight variations in design due to the hand engraving technique and therefore each piece is unique from each other and from others in the watch making industry.

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The intricate engraving process for each piece takes many weeks, from planning the layout of the watch to engraving and inlaying the 24kt gold and finally creating the blackened effect. The details are created with a very fine cut done under a microscope or magnifying loop requiring extreme focus and patience.

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It is the most dramatic collaboration with Dowell yet, and forms a trio with the previous two limited editions Oktopus Reef and Oktopus Crazy Universe, representing the deep sea, outer space, and volcanic rock respectively.

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DIAL DESIGN

The unique case material and design reflects the boiling and cooling off of a volcano in action - the gold representing molten rock, the titanium the ash and the blackening the cooling lava, transporting its wearers to the harshest environments on earth.

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MOVEMENT

The Oktopus Double Date Series is a Big Date Complication, crafted with a custom made automatic movement in collaboration with Dubois Depraz, a renowned 118 year old family-owned complications maker who is highly recognised as one of the best in the industry.

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Technical Specifications

Collection Oktopus

Model: Oktopus Volcano

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Numbered Series - Limited series of 8 pieces

DIAL
Two tone dial
The unique material and design in Linde Werdelin
Five-layer skeletonised dial
Réhaut and top dial: black, circular satin finish
Lower dial: black, circular Côte de Genève finish
Hands in titanium; satin finish, cool grey Luminova
Large numerals 3, 6 and 9 in gold with black frames
Hour indexes and logo in cool grey Luminova
Double Date
Skeletonised date wheels visible at 12 o’clock
Titanium wheels treated with rose gold
CASE
Three-part case construction; titanium grade 2; microbille finishing.
Engraved by Johnny 'KingNerd' Dowell, 24kt gold inlayed into the engraving​.
Sapphire crystal, anti-reflective on the inside
BEZEL
Black ceramic; satin on top surface; polished facet; microbillé in grooves. 
Titanium screws with circular satin finish; black tension discs
CROWN  Titanium grade 2
BACK Titanium grade 2
Engraved with a multi-layer lava motif; circular satin finish
Dimensions     44mm (w) by 46mm (l) by 15mm (h)
Water Resistance 300 m
Movement
Mechanical Automatic Chronograph
Bespoke LW calibre 14580 Dubois Depraz
Power reserve: 44 hours
Balance frequency: 28,800 vph, 4Hz
Jewels: 23

Strap    
Interchangeable natural rubber strap in black,
with satin titanium ardillion buckle in Linde Werdelin

EDITION
Limited Edition series of only 8 pieces.

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