Linde Werdelin
Copenhagen, Denmark · Est. 2002
Founded by Morten Linde, Jorn Werdelin
Linde Werdelin was founded in 2002 by Danes Morten Linde and Jorn Werdelin, combining high-horology craftsmanship with instrument-grade tool-watch design for extreme adventure sports. Known for its Oktopus and Spido collections, the brand uniquely bridges Danish design ethos with Swiss movement expertise.
- Founded
- 2002
- Headquarters
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Luxury
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- SpidoLite — Lightweight skeletonised sports watch designed for extreme conditions, featuring a distinctive open-worked case architecture.
- Oktopus — Professional dive watch rated to 1,000 metres, designed to pair with Linde Werdelin's digital diving instrument.
- 3-Timer — Multi-timezone GMT watch built for adventure travel, combining three time zone displays in a robust sports case.
Timeline
- 2002 — Morten Linde and Jorn Werdelin found the brand in Denmark, born from a skiing accident that inspired a watch-plus-instrument concept.
- 2006 — First watch collection goes to market after five years of R&D on the watch-plus-instrument platform.
- 2007 — Linde Werdelin watches used on the first confirmed free climb to the summit of Mount Everest.
- 2012 — Launches the SpidoLite, which becomes the brand's most iconic skeletonised sports watch.
- 2025 — Returns with a limited-edition SpidoLite II in carbon-composite case, marking a renewed focus after a quieter period, targeting adventure-sport enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions about Linde Werdelin
- What makes Linde Werdelin unique?
- They pioneered the concept of high-end mechanical watches that can be paired with clip-on digital instruments for skiing and diving — the only luxury brand to do so.
- Where is Linde Werdelin from?
- Founded by two Danes (Morten Linde and Jorn Werdelin) with headquarters in London and Copenhagen. Watches are made in Switzerland.