Horological Meandering

LINDE WERDELIN prides itself in their watch-design. The SpidoSpeed Chronograph 2011 which evolves from their first fully skeletonised time-only watch, the SpidoLite faced a challenging issue with their prototyping piece ( as shown in our Basel 2011 ) . Ac...  

nice improvement--and great pics! thx for sharing J

Did not see it, it is of the RG/Ti combo Kong

I'm hearing and seeing more rose gold sports watches would love to see Linde Werdelin's! J

Very nicely designed chrono. A few questions if you dont mind - Is it a column wheel movement? Is the chrono minute jumping or continuous? What is the MSRP?

The Concepto 2000 movement was designed and produced as a new movement with inspiration from the Valjoux 775x family of movements. It is not a direct clone copy and has many variants to-order by the client as a one-stop-shop concept; GMT, power reserve, e... 

MTF has provided the inputs. Non column wheel, and the chrono min is 'jumpin' type. MSRP from their website : " SpidoSpeed Steel, Black DLC and Rose Gold Titanium DLC will retail at €11,760, €12,360 and €16,560 inclusive of VAT". Better ... 

Been waiting to see real life pics of those models. As expected, they look fantastic. Thanks for posting, Kong.

Hi Davo Another cool companion for your Hard Black. Or you like the Reds Thanks for viewing. Kong

There are a few I have on my radar now. This one for sure. And yes, a hot little Red Chopard as well.

I was lucky enough to see the final production models last week at LW's studio and I must say that they are beautiful. The finishing is really great and everything is well balanced on the face which cannot always be said on some chronos. The new design of... 

Andrew, If you are gettng The Reef dive instrument, then you need a watch/carrier tha can dive deep. That'll be the 'xxxxxxxxx' that may be coming up soon Stay tuned to PuristSPro for the 'rumours'.......... Regards, MTF

The contrast of colors is very attractive. I like the LW designs a lot, but I'm not sure if the watches meet with my personal value matrix. For me, I think the price point could be a little better, but that's just my opinion. Cheers, Daos

Hi Daos From the perspective of value (taking into consideration of the price), I'm also a bit apprehensive. It is placed with quite a few solid contenders. However, the market response could be surprising Thanks for viewing. Kong

Thanks for the great report. Love the pictures, too. I like the RG version with the contrasting subdials but would love to see the steel with their optional bracelet. How does it feel on the wrist? Looks like the way the band attaches to the lugs may leav... 

Hi Bob Thanks for the kind words. Can't say much, as the piece RG/Ti was not there during my shoot. So far all their models wear comfortably, the SpidoSpeed is the same. But to snugly fit, would require a certain width at the region of the processus stylo... 

Wish LW kept the same shape of the conceptualized pushers shown at BASEL and just made them protrude from the case to make the pushers functional. Anyway, nice write-up. Thanks for the post and photos!

Wonder if LW has an explanation if they have explored sticking with the'pedal-like' pushers instead. Thanks for viewing, and would be great if you could update us about your piece. Kong

My initial observations... The SpidosSpeed is beautifully crafted both fit and finish. The design is amazing and the movement (highly decorated and finished Valjoux 7750) visible through the exhibition caseback is beautiful. I am still disappointed that L...  

Nice pictures! I guess to ensure the watch not just not looks good but perform, the redesigning of the chronograph-pushers may have met with some restriction or side-effect. The Instrument - Reef ( as pointed by Andrewluff) could not be mounted. Understan...  

I understood that there was an issue with the Reef. Nice to see your pic of the underside to show exactly what the issue is with the Reef. I wonder how many people will really wear and mate the SpidoSpeed with the Reef. Personally, I use an Oceanic dive c... 

Great pictures Luke... so overall you liked the piece or only if you chopped off extension buttons on the pushers? Better than any of the other LW's or is another still top for you? I always found the crown quite hard to tighten on the Spidolite as you ne... 

The 'cam' pushers atop the 'pedal' pushers are definitely not a deal breaker and not as obtrusive as I thought the would be. Of course, I would rather not have these horns stick out but you have to take the overall design of the SpidoSpeed and realize tha... 

Well I am biased as a Hublot nut but the amfAR is a great watch. The colour scheme is just great and of course the purpose of the watch is wonderful. I think that after wearing the watch for a week you would not even notice the buttons as it would all jus... 

in your last paragraph. They aren't totally waterproof, I guess . The technology around the button shaft seals is as per nearly all shaft seals - an o-ring. G-shocks have tiny o-rings around their button shafts and having pressed G-shock buttons repeatedl... 

Hi L(uke) Have a clarification to make, as I've misunderstood the info I received. Apologies. Firstly, both the instruments Reef & Rock can be mounted on the SpideSpeed. However, as it is the chronograph, LW would not recommend to wear the SpidoSpeed into... 

Thanks for the clarification in terms of the movement. I thought that the Concepto C2251 was the Valjoux 7750 decorated and with LW bits and not just based on that movement. As for the pushers, I figured that was the case. Typically mechanical diver watch... 

Thanks very much. You capture the mood with your colours very well. I thought the same as you, why wouldn't LW just make the existing pushers longer. Perhaps the attached modules are the answer, but it is a pity. Andrew

I just wish they left the square chrono pushers as is on the pre production model... the round pushers arent quite as cool looking....

Thanks for the input RUpanerai. Kong

I have to say, as a Linde Werdelin fan and owner, that i have been expecting this piece for a long time now. Unfortunally i think that these new pushers really mess the whole design! They look like an add-on piece or something. I can understand that they ... 

Thanks for sharing these live pictures, the watches look really great! The steel version has to be my personal favorite based on the pics, but let's wait until I've had a chance to check them out in real life. Cheers, Meislergeisler

your inputs once you've seen them. Thanks for viewing. Kong

Thanks for input, and you are the third person to voice out about the new pusher shape. I have to agree the first one with pushers flushed into the casing is nice. But functionally, it is required to be corrected. Now I wonder, could LW cater for those wh... 

gotta Admit that i didn't like the NEW Pushers when i saw them 1st time. but they look allright o me now. my only Complaint is that the Case Desingn that will eventually Collect Dust & Small Particles in the Grooves.!! and will be a Pain to Clean . (unles... 

... since pipe cleaners are the perfect tool to keep the case tidy! Regards, Marcus

Hi Tony Thanks for the inputs and observations. The Black DLC, somehow is a dust magnet. Wonder if anti-static spray works....will look for the 3M I have similar thought about the dust cumulation. However, with a water-resistant case rated 100M, I would t... 

Untrasonic Machine is a Cleaning Transducer. it Vibrates and Produces Waves that will make the Parts Rub against each others.!! this will Result in some SERIOUS DAMAGE .!

Hi Tony If place it on the bed of the ultrasonic cleaner, it could do damage. But holding it, suspended may solve it. I clean my ABR this way, like five times already. working well and keeping good rate. Clean too. Kong

Steam Cleaner (which i have in my Laboratory). you should send me all your Watches and i'll Clean them for ya. provided that i Wear'em for a While :0))))) Cheers

Will avoid the heat and stick to the vibration. Thanks Kong

Hi Tony, have the Spidolite SA in regular rotation and yes, it collects dust & dirt. However, a quick wash with fresh water does the job, no ultrasound, air blowers, chemicals or witchcraft required! A fabulous watch no doubt, meislergeisler

As much as this watch wants to be original, I don't like for several reasons: -hideous design -badly protected pushers i ncase of shock not screw down ones -3 parts construction case design very unefficient in case of severe shock or damage -cam operated ...