Linde Werdelin x Black Badger Oktopus Blue Sea watch
There is just no other way to put it: if you are into lume on a watch — you are going to love the newest collaboration between Linde Werdelin and James Thompson of Black Badger: the Oktopus Blue Sea. This watch pushes all the boundaries when it comes to luminescence — going through five full stages of color change until the ultimate in-the-dark experience has you wanting to just stay in the dark all the time. Or, better yet, diving the deep blue sea in this 300-meter water resistant watch that emits its own searchlight effects.
The five stages of Badgerite Lume on the Linde Werdelin x Black Badger Oktopus Blue Sea watch
The Lume Colors of the Linde Werdelin x Black Badger Oktopus Blue Sea
Aqua blue, ultramarine blue, and finally a new violet lume are used to create the mind-blowing visual effect. All three shades of blue have been specifically engineered to have a common daytime (non-glowing) color of Pantone Cool Grey #3. According to Thompson, the Badgerite material he works with was used by Linde Werdelin in different ways, including surface coating and liquid-filled engravings.
Just 88 pieces of the Linde Werdelin x Black Badger Oktopus Blue Sea watch will be made.
Let’s not forget, though, that this is also a watch with a good movement and great design. The case is made of an aerospace metal, ALW, developed for its weight and strength. The watch is twice as hard as steel, and yet weighs half of what it would if it was created in titanium. It is powered by a Double Date Dubois-Depraz movement. It is fitted with an interchangeable strap and created in a limited edition of just 88 pieces.
So, if you are a color fiend, you need to dive in now if you want to secure one of these incredible collaboration Oktopus Blue Sea watches. It will only set you back about $16,000.
In its daytime hue, the Linde Werdelin x Black Badger Oktopus Blue Sea watch is monochromatic.
Technical Specs of the Linde Werdelin x Black Badger Oktopus Blue Sea Watch
Dial: Three proprietary colors of Badgerite lume, developed in cooperation with Swiss Super- LumiNova®. Upper dial laser-cut in stencil technique, lower dial circular Côtes de Genève. Hands in grade II titanium with satin finish Large numerals 3, 9 and 12; Hour and minute indexes, logo and logo type Laser-cut date wheels in black. Date dial at 12 o’clock.
Outer Case: Three-part case construction in colorless ALW; satin and microbillé finishing; 44mm (w) by 46mm (l) by 15mm (h)
Crystal: sapphire crystal, anti-reflective on the inside
Crown: Titanium; screw-down; circular satin and microbillé finishing; engraved with an octopus icon.
Back Case: Titanium Grade 2; engraved with a multi-layer Octopus motif, LW and Black Badger logo; circular satin finish
Bezel: Black ceramic with circular satin finish; Titanium screws with circular satin finish; black tension discs
Water resistant to 300M
Movement: LW customized Dubois Dépraz caliber 14580 Automatic; Double date at 12 o’clock; Power Reserve: 40 to 44 hours; 26 jewels / 28,800bph (4Hz)
Strap: Interchangeable rubber strap in white; titanium ardillion buckle with satin finish
Limited edition number laser engraved from 1 to 88
Price: Approximately $16,000
The blue (fourth) stage of the Badgerite Lume on the To Die For: Linde Werdelin And Black Badger Oktopus Blue Sea.
