Description
SPIDOLITE II BLACK GOLD
THE IDEA
SpidoLite II is a true testament to supreme craftsmanship and architecture of the most technically-complex watch case design. Featuring Linde Werdelin’s signature fully skeletonised case and dial construction inspired by F1 car’s weight reduction technology, the SpidoLite II is crafted in titanium to further reduce weight yet in a robust structure making it ideal for even the extreme altitude sports experience.
THE CASE
The skeletonised titanium case is a complex and technically challenging construction, requiring the best watchmaker to produce. The entire case has undergone black DLC treatment with hand satin finished facets and details in microbillé. The crown is crafted in 18 karat rose gold with microbillé followed by a hand satin finishing.
THE DIAL
The dial consists of two skeletonised layers with galvanised rose gold and black detailing on the upper dial and a Côtes de Genève lower dial. Luminant hour indexes and numerals of the seconds’ sub-dial at 9 o’clock. A LINDE WERDELIN logo is positioned at 6 and 7 o’ clock. A date function is present in this SpidoLite model with a laser-cut date disk. The numerals of the skeletonised black calendar wheel have been amplified, enhancing date readability.
THE MOVEMENT
The LW 04, caliber 2251, powers the SpidoLite II Black Gold; custom-made by Concepto, the independent movement manufacture based in La Chaux de Fonds. The movement is visible through the dial as well as through the sapphire crystal case-back. On the front and back of the movement it’s finished with a circular perlage and engraved with the Spido icon. The black rotor bears a rose gold LINDE WERDELIN marque.
All the screws in the movement are blued steel and have been implemented because of their high anti-corrosion properties and to enhance the beauty of the movement. The result is achieved with a slow and cautious heating process.
THE FAMILY
SpidoLite II comes in a family of 5 models: Titanium, Anthracite DLC, Blue, Red, and Black Gold
The SpidoLite II Titanium Black Gold is limited to 75 pieces worldwide in numbered series A.
Numbered Series A of 75 pieces worldwide
| Case | Entirely crafted in titanium and black DLC treated Hand satin finish and microbillé Constructed with 19 components 2.2mm anti-reflective sapphire crystal See-through sapphire crystal in back case Spido icon engraving on the back case 18 karat rose gold screw in crown |
| Dimensions | 44mm(w) by 46mm (l) by 15mm (h) |
| Movement | LW 04 custom-made upscale mechanical automatic movement by Concepto 42 hours power reserve Balance frequency: 28800vph, 4Hz Skeleton oscillator with ceramic bearings to increase strength Strengthened escapement |
| Dial | Two-part skeletonised rose gold and black upper dial Côtes de Genève lower dial Luminova indexes Skeletonised date wheel Hours, minutes, and sub-dial for seconds Diamond-cut rose gold treated hands |
| Water Resistance | 100 m |
| Strap | SpidoLite black textured calfskin strap with anthracite-grey stitching and ardillon buckle, interchangeable within Linde Werdelin’s proprietary strap system |
