Linde Werdelin Family Tree & Model Evolution

MTF · 2011-07-28T12:26:11Z

Explore the Linde Werdelin family tree, detailing the evolution of their watch and instrument families from 2004. An exclusive look at production numbers and model relationships.

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MTF presents an exclusive look into the Linde Werdelin brand's evolution, sharing a detailed 'family tree' diagram provided directly by the manufacturer. This comprehensive chart, born from a PuristS query, maps out the intricate relationships between Linde Werdelin's four watch families and one instrument family, all tracing back to the original Founders' Watch from 2004. This article offers invaluable insight into the brand's early product development and production numbers, making it a crucial resource for collectors and enthusiasts.

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After months of intensive research, the folks at Linde Werdelin have replied to a PuristS query about the evolution of the different product families.

How many families are there?
How are they related?
How many pieces were madel?

First is the overall map and then I broke down the sections into bigger scale for more details.
There are 4 families of Watches and 1 family of Instruments stemming from the Founders' Watch in 2004; so now we know

Make sure you have opened your Internet browser page to the widest size window to see the details.

Enjoy,
MTF

This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2011-07-28 12:52:25 This message has been edited by MTF on 2011-07-30 22:17:19

Key Points from the Discussion

The detailed family tree diagram was compiled by Linde Werdelin themselves, with PuristS suggesting its creation alongside a timeline chart that proved too complex for forum display.
Linde Werdelin's limited edition numbers sometimes carry symbolic meaning, such as the 51 pieces for the White Watch, representing the global fraction of the female population.
The community appreciates the effort involved in compiling such a comprehensive resource, noting its value for both current and future fans of the brand.
Despite the brand's interesting nature and great charts, there were still some 'bugs' to work out, particularly with chronograph dial designs, which were anticipated to appear in future series.
The original map of the family tree was broken into sections for better readability due to the extensive detail, requiring a large screen to view in its entirety.
The charts provided by Linde Werdelin were a welcome and attention-grabbing contribution to the community.

The Discussion

Davo

Jul 28, 2011

Thanks for this, MTF

These are very interesting, and useful charts.

MTF

Jul 28, 2011

Sorrry about the break-up sections

Davo, Yes - sorry about the break-up of the map into sections but there was so much detailed information to be seen. We would need a big screen monitor of 55 inches to see it on one page! MTF

KIH

Jul 28, 2011

Thanks. Made my head clear.

Very nice of LW to provide PPro with this. Got my attention, at least Ken

MTF

Jul 28, 2011

We have quite a few LW-fans

who asked about the evolution of the different models and the numbers of production for the editions. Hey! We even held a contest about the reasons for certain Ltd Edn numbers e.g. 51 pieces of the White Watch for ladies? The winner has not revealed what prizes he won yet.........I think he lives in Australia. Answer: the global fraction of female population is 51%. Regards, MTF

hans_jorgen_1968

Jul 29, 2011

Great infocharts on this interesting brand :-)

MTF

Jul 29, 2011

Well, you may have a national bias

Hans, but we can accept that the charts are great and the brand is interesting. They still have a few bugs to work out for the chronograph dial design, that may appear in series B. Regards, MTF This message has been edited by MTF on 2011-07-29 18:07:54

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