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3 October 2017, 10:55 PM | #1 |
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Gronefeld Delivery ahead of schedule
I was notified this am that my Gronefeld is almost ready for shipping. The discussion on the wait was discussed here. Also I had a previous thread trying to make a decision between a Gronefeld and KV...
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ight=Gronefeld Originally I was told likely just before Christmas.. Only bad news is the Euro has risen against the dollar and even though I put a 30% deposit down-- I will be paying about $5500 more than the original calculation.. Oh well... PS I have not had a lot of free time to post and read the threads carefully because work has interfered.. LOL |
3 October 2017, 11:18 PM | #2 |
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2 months.... that's fantastic...look forward to the pics
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3 October 2017, 11:48 PM | #3 |
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I just returned from Europe yesterday and was about 4 hour train ride away. I almost had asked if i could come pick up in person but I thought it would sound like i was pressuring too much on time.. I am going back to Europe in a few weeks but schedule is too tight to take a side trip
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4 October 2017, 12:44 AM | #4 |
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Looking forward to the incoming!
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4 October 2017, 01:31 AM | #5 |
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Exciting!
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4 October 2017, 03:03 AM | #6 |
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Almost ready? That's not fun, I had to wait 14,5 months to get mine, tell them it's too quick and you'll get it in 6-8, you'll appreciate it more
Anyways can't wait to see pics, their movement looks amazing, and the dial is sure to be a stunner as well, very happy I took a KV, but they are really cool as well. About the euro rising I was supposed to get mine in May, and predicted the euro would fall compared to Swiss Franc, and paid 70% up front, and in May my prediction was right, and paid the extra 30% in June even before getting the watch, saved a little in June on the original price, now had I paid in September I would have saved more, but hey that's life |
4 October 2017, 11:11 PM | #7 |
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Very quick ! Enjoy!!!
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5 October 2017, 12:34 AM | #8 |
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Wow can't wait for the pics of this one. Don't sweat the currency. happens.
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Can't wait to see pics!!
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5 October 2017, 02:17 PM | #10 |
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thanks.. follow up === will be shipped next week.. Photos will follow
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12 October 2017, 12:56 PM | #11 |
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Its on its way across the atlantic...
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15 October 2017, 03:25 PM | #12 |
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Geez it was supposed to arrive on Wednesday.. Got held up in Memphis with no rhyme or reason.. Made it to California and still no re-delievery date yet..
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19 October 2017, 12:40 PM | #14 |
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Well after a lot of botched Fedex maneuvers and delays in customs... It finally arrived. Some quick unboxing photos
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19 October 2017, 12:42 PM | #15 |
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A couple of quick shots all assembled. Will shoot the backside in the next day or so.
The watch is a lot lighter than I anticipated.. but really beautiful |
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Wow! Many congrats! Hard choice vs KV but I love your piece for sure and I too would most likely have went went with them. I have been really tempted by KV's collaborated piece, Chapter 3, for a far lower price but the same finishing as a KV.
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Nice. Beautiful watch!
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19 October 2017, 02:24 PM | #18 |
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Congratulations! Beautiful watch!
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19 October 2017, 02:35 PM | #19 |
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Wow big congrats man! Please post some wristshots!
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19 October 2017, 02:37 PM | #20 |
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Congrats. Enjoy your new watch.
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19 October 2017, 05:28 PM | #21 |
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Alford TxKill SG56 Yannis and Andres
Thanks for the comments and yes I will post some wrist shots too. I am not aware of KVs Chapter 3 --- will try to look it up |
19 October 2017, 07:27 PM | #22 |
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Congrats on a great piece, now would love to see how the movement is like and of course wrist shots.
This is chapter 3 from Maîtres du Temps http://www.maitresdutemps.com/chapterthree/index.html |
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Amazing!! Congratulations.
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Oh wow, beautiful!
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20 October 2017, 12:27 AM | #25 |
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Fantastic that it arrives so quick. Love the blue enjoy it
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20 October 2017, 12:29 AM | #26 |
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Ha ha you kidding right???
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20 October 2017, 02:27 AM | #27 |
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What is with KV and the odd partnerships
The Grönefeld looks superb
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20 October 2017, 03:48 AM | #28 |
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No I actually like the hidden complications on the Chapter 3 and the dial is pure KV. Can be had for $35 all day in a large case size to boot.
Just one of those watches that calls to me ya know. I liked it before even read the history about it. I like Gronefeld's more modern approach in general more which is why if commissioned a piece I said would have went with them, but KVs pieces are wonderful too just different. I would def own your alls that you have shared for sure it's just hard for me to justify that price when the Chapter 3 calls to me with more modern case/lugs. To each his own and no wrong answer if you ask me when only comparing personal preferences. |
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This is more what I am eyeing. A white piece. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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