Linde Werdelin Hard Black II DLC: VIDEO BLOG

They do things differently in Denmark. By “They,” we mean Morton Linde and John Werdelin, the namesakes and founders of their eponymous watchmaker.

Although Linde Werdelin sports watches are built in Switzerland with Swiss components, the design and modular philosophy behind watches like this Hard Black II DLC is native to Scandanavia. Like Jørn Oberg Utzon’s soaring Sydney Opera House and Christian von Koenigsegg’s CCX super car, the Linde Werdelin Hard Black II DLC takes an established design field and inflects it with a Scandinavian accent.

The first and foremost feature of the Hard Black II DLC is a murdered-out look highlighted by accents of signal yellow. Diamond-Like Carbon coating lends its name to the timepiece and provides the distinctive shade of matte black. DLC is tougher than conventional PVD and endures longer against harsher insults. A technical fiber strap complements the textured black dial.

While many contemporary sports watches feature dive-style unidirectional bezels, 300m water resistance, and pretend to “dive watch” status, Linde Werdelin break dramatically from precedent. Fully aware that real world divers no longer entrust their lives to “Dr. No”-era technology, Linde Werdelin have designed a modular dive computer called “The Reef” that docks with the faceted bezel of the Hard Black II DLC.

With triaxial compass, backlight, data logging, decompression calculator, and multiple timing systems, “The Reef” brings luxury dive watches into the 21st century.

While “The Reef” is a separate accessory available from Linde Werdelin, the Hard Black II DLC available from watchuwant.com is equipped with all original factory packaging, manuals, and documentation. As one of the most original takes on the classic dive watch, the Hard Black II DLC is a unique option for true diving enthusiasts.

Even if skin diving isn’t on your agenda, the Danish-inflected Hard Black II DLC is equally suited to avant garde owners who prefer turf to surf.