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Linde Werdelin SpidoLite Rose Gold and All Black Titanium DLC Watches Hands-On
I first mentioned these two new Linde Werdelin SpidoLite watches here (check there for basic specs as well). Lately I was able to check out these watches hands-on myself. Note that these are pre-production prototypes (that have obviously been handled heavily). Now, I first became personally acquainted with the SpidoLite watch here when I reviewed one. This was the standard titanium version with its highly skeletonized case and Svend Andersen refinished vintage 1970s automatic movement. I thought that was about all the collection had to offer in its concrete colored appeal, but then Linde Werdelin stepped in with these models.? Guess what? I’m going for gold here. Love that version – and it looks great with the high contrast black dial, again with gold hands on it. Actually the 18k rose gold version is being tested with two different types of polishes. One is entirely bead-blasted, and the other (my favorite) has polished edging. I think Linde Werdelin did a good job with th
BEST FROM: & Friends January 20, 2017
SIHH 2017 is just about at a close, and we have seen at least a few very enticing new releases. I'll begin by sharing some of my favorites first, followed by a look back at some of the other interesting happenings in the watch world. And we shall start with a review of two Japanese heavyweights. I'm referring to Infiniti's flagship SUV, the QX80, and Seiko's high-end Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT SBGE001 watch. How does Japan's finest stack up against the rest of the world?Moving on, we paid a visit to the small town of Oldenzaal, Netherlands, to Gronefeld. Helmed by Tim and Bart Gronefeld, who call themselves the horological brothers, Gronefeld is surely one of the most interesting independent watch brands around today.