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9 November 2019, 10:49 PM
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Off the Beaten Path - An Independent watch Incoming - Gronefeld Remontaire 1941
I don't think many here knows or appreciate independent brands, but just for a moment, maybe we can just forget about Rolex SS Sports / Royal Oak / Nautilus resale value talk and what's the latest market trend, shortage or how piss off we are with our ADs and just goes back to what got us interested in watches in the first place, as a really beautiful piece mechanical art that also tells time. Share we?
Proud to share my latest acquisition, the Gronefeld Remontaire 1941. The company Gronefeld is from Netherlands, they are not Swiss and the watchmakers and owners are two brothers that shares a passion for horology and formerly worked in Audemars Piguet Reno & Papi. They are highly regarded watchmakers and the watches are all crafted by hand. Gronefeld along with Romain Gauthier and Akrivia are the trinity of my most admired current independent brands. As for the watch itself, it's a salmon dial time only watch in a white gold case, with a constant force mechanism that Gronefeld called the 8-second remontaire. Basically, what it does is to supply a constant force to watch's escapement, thus improving accuracy.Everything about this watch screams quality. The finishing of the movement frankly put even some Lange to shame. Sharing some pictures.  A wrist shot. The hands are sharply polished blue steel.  And finally, the highlight. The movement. It's actually in black-polished stainless steel. And yes, I have seen it under a 10X loupe. It's simply glorious. All 258 parts.  Here's my attempt to try to capture it.. 
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9 November 2019, 10:54 PM
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Congratulations!!!! put my order in a while back. ETA end of 2020 cant wait
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9 November 2019, 11:01 PM
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Ben this is a amazing, major grats
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9 November 2019, 11:11 PM
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Gorgeous blend of art and machine. Congrats!
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9 November 2019, 11:49 PM
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Congrats on an awesome watch by an awesome company.
One of the best looking movements around too.
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10 November 2019, 12:28 AM
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I have to tell you Ben. The movement is the coolest thing...now that’s how you finish a movement... something whimsical about it
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10 November 2019, 12:33 AM
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Stunning watch, congrats!
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10 November 2019, 12:42 AM
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Congrats , saw one in person a few weeks ago and just stunning !
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10 November 2019, 12:46 AM
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Very cool piece. Beautiful dial and movement. Congratulations
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10 November 2019, 02:11 AM
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Stunning piece, Ben, love the movement pic! By the way do you still have the Chopard? Been on my mind recently, what are your thoughts on it now?
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10 November 2019, 02:19 AM
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Super jelly. Nice score! I love their work!
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10 November 2019, 02:34 AM
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That movement is amazing! Congratulations
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10 November 2019, 03:07 AM
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Thanks All
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Thanks. Yes I still have the Chopard. It's a very versatile piece and a keeper. 
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10 November 2019, 04:00 AM
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Congratulations. That's a really nice and well-crafted watch. The movement is particularly interesting and gorgeous. No doubt that will be a favorite for years to come.
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10 November 2019, 04:27 AM
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Such a nice watch
Congratulations on getting your hands on one, I believe all 188 that are going to be produced are already spoken for.
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10 November 2019, 05:09 AM
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Congrats!
How was the ordering process? Was it typical “relationship” or waitlist bullshit? |
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10 November 2019, 05:30 AM
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What an amazing watch. I was just having a conversation with a watch friend today about the incredible quality coming out of some of the independent and this is such a testament to that. That movement is amazing. Congrats.
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10 November 2019, 07:17 AM
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10 November 2019, 08:17 AM
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Great choice. Congrats on a very fine watch.
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10 November 2019, 09:25 AM
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So nice! Congrats!
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10 November 2019, 10:36 AM
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Wow
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10 November 2019, 11:03 AM
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Very impressive, I'm a fan of "micro brands" .... just beautiful!
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10 November 2019, 11:30 AM
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It is gorgeous and that dial color is noteworthy.
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10 November 2019, 11:36 AM
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I own one and love it... Had a couple of. threads about it a few years back here. I love watching for. those 8 second spins. Congratulations
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10 November 2019, 12:49 PM
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Wow! Spectacular movement!!!! Never seen it before...
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10 November 2019, 01:25 PM
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Wow, congratulations!
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10 November 2019, 01:34 PM
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That’s a beauty. Congrats!
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10 November 2019, 02:00 PM
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Beautiful watch. Finish work is amazing.
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10 November 2019, 04:47 PM
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I am crazy to say that I really don’t like the face but LOVE the movement! ��
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