Another new for today - Linde Werdelin
So a new watch maker Linde Werdelin has come to our attention. While I dont love the Flash website, I do like the look of a number of their models.
They have 2 basic models - the Elemental and Two-Timer, the Elemental uses an ETA 2892-2 elaborée mechanical movement whilst the Two-Timer has an ETA 2893-2 elaborée mechanical movement to provide two time zones. Each has a 42-hour power reserve, a calendar at 4 o’clock - and a personalised LINDE WERDELIN oscillating weight.
There is an add on for either of these models which turns the watch into what they are calling a Biformeter essentially is is an add on computer which can display various functions, like a compass, altimeter, barometer and even heart rate. One of the founders, Morten Linde believes: “Analogue is how you read watches. Digital is how you assimilate technical details.” and so they have created this add on to enable you to do this. The technology behind the computer unit is pretty spiffy too including “- A state-of-the-art wireless sensor network allows up to 1 Mbit/second data transfer at a distance of up to 50 metres. The network is compatible with numerous types of sensor and input/output devices.”
Anyway, enough of my rambing, head on over to www.lindewerdelin.com and check them out.
Have a great weekend.
November 17th, 2006 at 5:37 pm
You need to add a “d” to the link.
November 17th, 2006 at 7:52 pm
thats a snazzy looking watch. I like the way the band, the hull, and the dial display a uniform aesthetic. cohesive appearance.
now the red hand in that composition–second time zone, right? so is the only difference between times in NYC vs Sydney Australia a difference only in the position of the hour hand? Like, if it is 7:37 am in NYC, is it 3:37 pm in Sydney?
November 17th, 2006 at 8:05 pm
as for the concept in general. . dual components that sometimes ride together and sometimes apart. . I think its pretty damn cool!
and the red and the gold versions of the watch are really gorgeous. the silver edition looks lame in comparison.
November 20th, 2006 at 12:23 pm
Whoops - url is now fixed.
November 26th, 2006 at 1:14 am
I dont love the Flash website too.
November 28th, 2006 at 4:36 pm
Flash is annoying, and lots of people turn it off because 95% of flash is used to make annoying advertisements for mortgages.
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As for the watch itself, it looks like a movie prop/tie-in from a action film. I could see Tom Cruise wearing this watch, after being paid a hefty endorsement fee.