Grönefeld 1941 Remontoire White Gold Salmon Dial

samwan · 2016-10-22T02:57:21Z

Samwan reviews his new Grönefeld 1941 Remontoire in white gold with a salmon dial, detailing its constant force movement and award-winning design.

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Samwan's enthusiastic review of his newly acquired Grönefeld 1941 Remontoire offers a firsthand look at a timepiece celebrated for its horological innovation and aesthetic appeal. His detailed account, accompanied by personal photos, highlights the unique constant force mechanism and the distinctive salmon dial, providing valuable insights into the allure of independent watchmaking.

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Of course I am referring to the Gronefeld 1941 Remontoire, a wonderful creation by Bart and Tim Gronefeld. It is a piece that won several horological awards recently and a serious contender for the Men's Category of the 2016 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve [GPHG] (results to be announced on November 10).

After an anxious wait of several months subsequent to placing the order, my watch arrived today:

It comes in a nicely packaged leather box

What intrigued me, aside from visual and cosmetic factors, is the original in-house movement with a one-of-a-kind constant force mechanism. The governor, visible at 9 o'clock, is a speed regulator which is activated every 8 seconds.

The movement is nothing like I have seen before, with a well-deserved WOW factor:

The watch is manually wound with a power reserve of 35 hours during which the hairspring is wound 15,750 times, generating a constant torque for the escapement and balance wheel.

The 8 seconds Remontoire has a "stop work" on the mainspring barrel, and features a hacking seconds device (when the crown is pulled out, the movement stops).

The piece I have ordered is in white gold, and is my first salmon dial. Here is a mandatory wrist shot:

It now sits comfortably with a family of independents:

I will definitely derive a lot of pleasure wearing this uniquely designed timepiece.

Sam

About the Gronefeld Ref. 1941Remontoire

The Grönefeld 1941 Remontoire is a distinguished offering from the independent Dutch watchmakers, Tim and Bart Grönefeld. It represents their commitment to traditional haute horlogerie combined with a distinctive contemporary aesthetic, positioning itself as a significant piece within their limited production portfolio.

The timepiece features a constant force mechanism, or remontoire d'égalité, integrated into its hand-wound movement, ensuring consistent power delivery to the escapement for enhanced accuracy. The movement, visible through a sapphire case back, is meticulously finished with polished bevels, circular graining, and Geneva stripes. The case is typically crafted from precious metals, housing a dial designed for legibility and understated elegance.

For collectors, the 1941 Remontoire is valued for its technical sophistication and the brothers' dedication to artisanal craftsmanship. Its limited production numbers and the inclusion of a complex constant force complication contribute to its desirability and long-term appeal within the independent watchmaking segment.

Specifications

Caliber: Grönefeld G-06

Case: Red gold, white gold, or platinum

Diameter: 39.5 mm

Dial: Silver, rhodium-plated, or salmon

Water Resist.: 30 meters

Crystal: Sapphire, front and back

Key Points from the Discussion

The Grönefeld 1941 Remontoire is highly regarded for its amazing craftsmanship and the engaging personalities of its creators, Bart and Tim Grönefeld.
The Grönefeld One Hertz (Seconde Morte) is also an exceptional piece, reinforcing the high regard for the brand's independent watchmaking prowess.
The movement of the 1941 Remontoire is particularly stunning and a major highlight for collectors.
The curved cases of other independent watches in the collection, such as those from Kari Voutilainen, are noted for their timeless design.
The collector's extensive and growing collection of independent watches, including Mosers, De Bethunes, Romain Gauthier, Ludovic Ballouard, Moritz Grossman, and an incoming Roger Smith, underscores a strong focus on this segment of horology.
The Laurent Ferrier Galet Traveler is highlighted as a favorite among the collector's independents.

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chippytime

Oct 22, 2016

Wow!

Really nice. However I think the pair at the right of your display of ten, especially the lower one, are sublime. Those curved cases are ageless. Thanks for showing. Clive

samwan

Oct 22, 2016

Thanks. You like that one?

The Laurent Ferrier Galet Traveler.... Here is a better picture

sham1

Oct 22, 2016

Another amazing piece Sam!

As I said in a separate post, your watches are all breathtaking! Allow me to ask you a difficult question. If you were forced to wear or keep just one watch, which would it be? Best wishes, Sham

samwan

Oct 22, 2016

I don't have an answer to your question :)

They are like my girl friends

sleepy_templar

Oct 22, 2016

So how many girls you have then? ;))) [nt]

sleepy_templar

Oct 22, 2016

Wow, you are really a big supporter of independent!

It\'s first time I see 2 Marco Lang and 2 Laurent Ferrier in one box! Amazing pieces!!

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