andrewluff
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Will post when I get it back! Should have taken a before photo... doh!
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 just blend into one. I was surprised how it looked when I handled one the other week and even though I liked the original more in terms of design the new ones are not hideous.
The advice I was always given (and by the guy who tests the water resistance at Hublot) was it is OK to take them diving if tested to say 100m+ but just don't press the chrono buttons as water could get into the case. I used to take only my JLC diving but maybe I have just been lucky to date but have taken nearly all of my sports watches diving at some stage and had no problems (touching wood)! I do not dive deep enough for the pressure to push the buttons in enough to break the seal I guess (average probably 30m). The interesting thing is that when the reef would be clicked on (as long as it did not touch the buttons to start with) you would actually not be able to knock them by accident as they would be totally covered by the instrument?
It leads me to the question on how do sports watch makers (Suunto, Oceanic, Mares, etc) manage to make their dive watch looking computers totally waterproof? I remember one of the buttons on my old Mares fell off and inside you could see the spring and pusher but it continued to work fine. I know it is digital but the process must be the same I guess, maybe with just a bit more pressure required for the mechanical version.
Andrew
The New LINDE WERDELIN SpidoSpeed Chronograph
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...
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I'm hearing and seeing more rose gold sports watches would love to see Linde Werdelin's! J
Thanks Kong
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?
C2000 movement
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...
Hi Damien ...
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 ...
Very cool indeed
Been waiting to see real life pics of those models. As expected, they look fantastic. Thanks for posting, Kong.
Adding another ? :-)
Hi Davo Another cool companion for your Hard Black. Or you like the Reds Thanks for viewing. Kong
Oh, I'm tempted
There are a few I have on my radar now. This one for sure. And yes, a hot little Red Chopard as well.
Great report Kong
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...
shhhhh For divers.......there may be hope
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
I like both pictured, but maybe slightly prefer the steel variant.
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
I tend to agree ...
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
Hi, 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...
Aloha!
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...
I have the SS on order but not too happy with the change to the chrono pushers.
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!
Thanks for the input, Luke!
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
UPDATE: SpidoSpeed pics included.
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...
Thanks for the additional pics, L(uke)!
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...
Thanks for the info!
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 Pics
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...
I would really appreciate your feedback once you get the Reef back.
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...
Will post when I get it back! Should have taken a before photo... doh!
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...
A possible answer to the question...
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...
Clarification - Mounting of the Reef to SpidoSpeed for L(uke) ...
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...
Hey Kong...
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...
I really enjoyed these photos, Luke ...
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
LW hit it out of the park with this one....
I just wish they left the square chrono pushers as is on the pre production model... the round pushers arent quite as cool looking....
Those new pushers...
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 ...
Great pictures!
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
Welcome Sampaio!
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...
Thanks for the Report
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...
Start smoking pipe ....
... since pipe cleaners are the perfect tool to keep the case tidy! Regards, Marcus
Ultrasonic ...
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...
Ultrasonic will Kill the Movement (or Parts) !!
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 .!
Dipping, and not place fully ...
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
or using a
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
Thanks for the autoclave ...
Will avoid the heat and stick to the vibration. Thanks Kong
Don't think it's an isue
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
not my cup of tea for several reasons
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 ...