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Old 23 March 2023, 10:20 AM   #1
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Incoming Gronefeld

Hi All.

Been kind of preoccupied with other hobbies lately, but wanted to share my latest incoming. It's a 1 of 10 limited edition Principia made for Sydel & Sydel in Chicago.

This was 1.5 years in the making. I remember speaking with Jonathan from Sydel & Sydel on his project back then and his goal was to walk the line by having something unique, while also maintaining a timeless look. The outer sunburst finish, mixed with the matte/grained inner dial is something of a first for a Principia. The classic blue and polished hands maintains a level of timelessness. I think he knocked it out of the park.

Anyway, here are some quick pics

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Old 23 March 2023, 10:46 AM   #2
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Congratulations! Very cool watch
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Old 23 March 2023, 11:00 AM   #3
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Old 23 March 2023, 11:19 AM   #4
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Beautiful! Congratulations, I’d love to own a Gronefeld someday.
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Old 23 March 2023, 11:23 AM   #5
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Old 23 March 2023, 11:33 AM   #6
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Stunning piece, congratulations! I'm sure you'll thoroughly enjoy owning this exclusive watch. Enjoy in good health.
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Old 23 March 2023, 11:53 AM   #7
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That is so sexy. Congrats!
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Old 23 March 2023, 12:04 PM   #8
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Damn that is sexy! Congrats!
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Old 23 March 2023, 12:07 PM   #9
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Old 23 March 2023, 12:09 PM   #10
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Old 23 March 2023, 12:17 PM   #11
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Nice. Their finishing is unreal. Makes Patek feel like it is a Timex.
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Old 23 March 2023, 01:30 PM   #12
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Old 23 March 2023, 01:37 PM   #13
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Old 23 March 2023, 02:58 PM   #14
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Principia was never my cup of tea but this one is gorgeous. Congratulations!
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Old 23 March 2023, 04:10 PM   #15
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Lovely. Congrats on this Dutchie.
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Old 23 March 2023, 05:17 PM   #16
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Old 23 March 2023, 05:25 PM   #17
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Old 23 March 2023, 08:57 PM   #18
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wow amazing. congrats!
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Old 23 March 2023, 09:28 PM   #19
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Thanks for the kind words all! I've been wanting a Gronefeld since meeting Bart and Tim in 2019. They are such down to earth, personable guys.


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Many thanks! Yes, it's stainless steel

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Congratulations! Not sure about that last strap pairing
Haha. That's the stock strap; it's not really my style either. I will say it's one of the most plush, well made stock straps I've ever seen.
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Old 23 March 2023, 10:30 PM   #20
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Old 23 March 2023, 10:47 PM   #21
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Old 23 March 2023, 11:38 PM   #22
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Old 23 March 2023, 11:42 PM   #23
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That is next level. Big congrats!

May I ask how much that one was? 38?
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Old 24 March 2023, 02:47 AM   #24
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Old 24 March 2023, 03:24 AM   #25
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Old 24 March 2023, 02:18 PM   #26
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Man this one is nice.

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Old 24 March 2023, 02:26 PM   #27
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really really nice!

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Old 24 March 2023, 02:28 PM   #28
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Nice. Their finishing is unreal. Makes Patek feel like it is a Timex.
Depends on the models of Patek you are talking here.

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Depends on the models of Patek you are talking here.
What's the reference of the Patek that equals Gronefeld in hand finishing?
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Old 24 March 2023, 03:12 PM   #30
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What's the reference of the Patek that equals Gronefeld in hand finishing?
come on. You know the answers already. Not interested to steal the spot light of op's amazing piece I only responded because someone put out a dubious generalized statement. Every watch regardless stand alone as an individual piece regardless of the brand. There are absolutely watches from Patek that I am like no way....

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