Excited to see this today – the Oktopus Titanium black lacquer bezel – a nice new addition to Linde Werdelin’s Oktopus collection.  Well, actually there was only 1 Oktopus model prior to now (a black dialed, black DLC steel case model), so I guess now it is now “officially” a collection. Update: LW launched an all titanium model with the DLC in Basel; what is new here is the black lacquer bezel (Morten Linde felt that it made for a nicer addition to such a  masculine watch; I do not disagree). This is a cool looking watch, I like the look of the black lacquer bezel, and the fact that it is in titanium makes it even more desirable, in my opinion (in case you did not see it, I favorably video-reviewed another titanium-cased Linde Werdelin, the SpidoLite SA here).

The Oktopus is water resistant to 1,111 meters (3,333 feet) and is compatible with LW’s sports instruements – of course “The Reef” (diving instrument) is what you would want here.  If you want to indulge yourself – LW is accepting pre-order yours today - the Titanium Oktopus will set you back about $10,000, and is expected to be available from November 2009.

Here’s a couple pics, and the specs are below.

Linde Werdelin Oktopus 1,111m titanium

Limited to 88 pieces

Dial close-up

Technical Specifications

Size 46mm (w) by 49mm (l) by 14mm (h)

Movement ETA 2892-A2 elaboree 42 hour power reserve

Case Titanium gr. 5 case with microbille finish

Black lacquer bezel

Screw on stainless steel case-back

Unidirectional turning bezel with 10 minute markings 3.8mm anti-reflective sapphire crystal (backside coated)

Screw in crown with LW logo

Helium Escape Valve At 9 o’clock

Dial Black galvanic matt dial with silver print Arabic numerals rhodium plated applied indexes with Super LumiNova (C3 Blue Line)

Hands Diamond cut with applied Super LumiNova (C3 Blue Line)

Water Resistance 1111M / 3333ft

Strap Black soft rubber strap with titanium ardillon buckle

Related posts:

1. Baselworld 2010: Linde Werdelin Oktopus Moonphase
2. Baselworld 2010: Linde Werdelin Oktopus Moonphase In the Metal
3. Linde Werdelin Oktopus Tattoo
4. Linde Werdelin Unveils Two Spectacular SpidoLite SA’s