Live SpidoSpeed photos from BaselWorld

[Robert-Jan Broer]

Hi all,

Just got back from my appointment with Linde Werdelin. Although I've already seen their chronograph in pictures of others, you can't judge properly until you've seen them in the flesh. At first, I was a bit afraid the watch would be too large for an average wrist, but as I just mentioned, you can't tell before you actually handled a watch. Specifications do not translate properly into the comfort, look and feel of a watch.

Linde Werdelin presented three versions: stainless steel, stainless steel and DLC, titanium and DLC with gold elements. These are still prototypes, as LW is still working on the best way to position and place the chronograph pushers without having to make any compromises with respect to the design of the case.

The movement is the caliber LW03, which is actually a chronograph movement developed by Concepto. This movement is based on the ETA7750 and winds in one direction, resulting in having a free spin. Some people like this a lot, as it makes the watch come alive on your wrist. On the other hand, there are also collectors who can't get used to this wobble on their wrist. The rotor has been finished very nicely and has this 'racy' look.

Nuff said about the SpidoSpeed chronograph, let's proceed with the pictures and do share your opinion!











One of the cool details on the stainless steel version is that it comes on an alligator strap with this strange rubber-ish finish on top of it, making it feel very soft.

[ctzn]

Great pics and thoughts, RJ

The watch definitely feels better on the wrist than the specs would indicate.

[Patasu]

Nice pics, just wonder why none of them look like the picture of the one they have been advertising for the last 3 months. The one on their ad pic is a DLC and clearly has white pearl accents around the face. Kinda like a hybrid of a stainless and a dlc model.

[raider26]

Wow they look great; the Regular steel is still my favorite but the DLC is really growing on me too. Nice to see the different straps and here the regular textile strap still looks best to me.

Thanks for the pictures.

Did LW show or hint to any further new variations to their current LW line-up as many are no longer available?

[snoballz]

Nice report. The movement is based on the ETA7750 but it isn't an ETA movement, right? just wanted to make sure. Thanks.

[sharkfin]

awesome pics! especially the caseback.

These are incredibly beautiful. Could only imagine how light they are on the wrist.

Thanks for sharing.

Dave.

[Robert-Jan Broer]

Nice report. The movement is based on the ETA7750 but it isn't an ETA movement, right? just wanted to make sure. Thanks.

Correct, the movement is based on a Concepto movement. I think I have seen another brand using a Concepto movement as well (Ellicot, rather unknown though). Anyway, the design of the Concepto is based on the ETA/Valjoux 7750 movement. The Concepto - or LW03 - movement is nicely finished and seems to be a workhorse movement as it has been based on the famous 7750. The rotor is 'skeletonized' to match the design of the watch.

[helly1080]

The gold and DLC is making my mouth water. I have already looked into the price on that little beauty. I think it looks absolutely amazing. The contrast of the light shiny gold with the dark brushed DLC is just so good looking to me.