Horological Meandering

I spent some time off with my good friend Hennig Jorgensen who designed the linework for the Octopus Tattoo.
For some reasons(wink wink)he had with him the only proto of this very appealing watch.
Could I miss the chance?Hell no....
Here are some snaps of the details and a tattoo wristshot....
Enjoy.
Yours,Mo

 

This message has been edited by moc on 2010-06-25 20:02:21

A great idea with the tattoo design.
I am sure there are many who will love this watch.
Don

yes the watch is very well done and I can see how it could appeal to a young audience.

Also quite comfortable on the wrist despite its size.

Mo

they used a very fine laser technique.

There is a post or a press release from LW somewhere,I?ll try to find it..

Mo

news.watchprosite.com

Cheers,
Anthony

 

 

This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2010-06-27 08:03:26

I can't wait for you to design the Octopus Tattoo ver. 2.0!  (C'mon Linde Werdelin -- let's make it happen!  LOL!)  I was sorry my schedule was so crazed while you were here, as I would've loved to get together again.  Hopefully, you will be in SoCal again (or I in London), so we can have more time to talk tats. 

Cheers,
Daos
This message has been edited by dxboon on 2010-06-26 08:04:48

I know you were busy.

That would be cool....I d love to collaborate to a horological project....well lets see.

Thank you.

Mo

Interviewed him some months ago due to the Okotpus Tattoo, and he was VERY eager to talk about the LW-project. Great guy – very talented!

my best friends and collegue...we tavel a lot together for conventions around the world.

Indeed a godfather of tattooing.....

Mo

That is a cool watch.

- SJX

So how did it feel on your wrist, the weight, the fit?

Aloha,

Bob

as I said,despite its size the watch fees good on the wrist and not too heavy.

Looks can be deceptivce at times.

Also the strap is really well done and wraps your wrist very well.

Mo

Just two days ago, Aphrodite Koulentaki from Linde Werdelin commented to our LW Basel report. If you like to reread the report, please click here:

home.watchprosite.com

Since the report and Aphrodite's reply is located several pages below, and Mo posted these beautiful pictures of that highly interesting watch, I considered it a good opportunity to present Linde Werdelin's opinion right here:

Hello Marcus  & Melvyn

 

First of all we would like to thank you for your report and interest in LW (as well as apologise for the delay in posting this...) !

 

The Oktopus Tattoo is indeed a watch bearing ‘arty’ details and was essentially created to bring something new in haute horlogerie, the art of tattooing. It was very much created out of the love and interest in the world of art without though compromising on the quality, craftsmanship and functionality of the LW watches as you have come to know them. Laser engraving chosen instead of hand engraving for two reasons one of which you have correctly identified on you report. LW didn’t want to compromise on details of the tattoo design plus we wanted to give emphasis solely on one artist in this case the tattooist, Henning Jørgensen.

The Oktopus Tattoo is essentially a divers watch in steel powered by an F. Piguet movement (1150 calibre), water resistant down to 1111m and can take both the Reef and the Rock instruments for one’s diving or land based sports activities respectively!

 

How does this blend with our hand-drawn illustration campaigns? Miss Cheng appears with the same tattoo on her shoulder as the engravings on the case of the Oktopus Tattoo.

The focus at Linde Werdelin is crafting well thought quality and functional timepieces and digital instruments, in our own way and pace, without following trends. In terms of communication, this means moving away from anything that has to do with traditional way of product communication and instead going for a lighter and fresher approach which does not necessarily use a product, but rather a beautifully hand-drawn (and not computerised) illustration. The result (we believe) is non-intrusive, engaging and aesthetically pleasing. 

 

With regards to your comments on the SpidoLite SA dial and finishing of the movement, please see link below.

home.watchprosite.com

 

I hope the above shed a bit of light on the LW 'mentality' and way of thinking. Looking forward to your comments.

 

All the best,

Aphrodite

I believe I got it right.Henning and me talked briefly about it ,but then drinks and the California sun came along and we got ...distracted...

Hope you are well.

Yours,Mo.

tattoo hand

Thanks for the pics.
Kong

IMHO...the wathc would look gorgeous only with the amazing work done to the case. GORGEOUS piece!