Arie - Mr Orange
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Suisse GTG picture: Who will win this battle of movements? Lange or Grönefeld??
The pictures of these two beauties were taken at a barbecue GTG in the garden of Mr Voutilainen (!). Who ever so graceful threw us a BBQ watch party at his own house! It was a great honor being there and also being part of PuristSPro.
I'm sure much more pictures of this epic GTG will start filling the forum soon so be prepared for a mega independent photo bombardment of huge proportions 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼😎
Organizer MikeH has outdone himself and I doubt this 3 day tour will ever be outclassed. Thank you a million times for inviting me!!!
But above all the camaraderie was (as always) nothing less than special. What a great bunch of people!! As Amy Winehouse once said: "I had a billboard time!"
Be well friends,
Arie
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Suisse GTG picture: Who will win this battle of movements? Lange or Grönefeld??
The pictures of these two beauties were taken at a barbecue GTG in the garden of Mr Voutilainen (!). Who ever so graceful threw us a BBQ watch party at his own house! It was a great honor being there and also being part of PuristSPro. I'm sure much more p...
Hard to compare, they're both gorgeous!!
Completely different style, but both are just beautiful! Do you have a front picture as well? Best, HGL
There both winners but as a fellow dutchman
I would say Gronefeld . I feel real blessed to have been part of this swiss GTG . Made a lot of new Watchfriends and i really think it will be hard to surpass this last three days . Thank you very much arie for your friendship . ...
I guess we will see your more often from now on!
Great meeting you. It's good to know there are more WIS nearby! PS and don't forget to bring the rest of your watches next time 😉 PS2 Great pic!
Hahhha i would not forget it next time .
I am still ashamed that i didnt bring more watches with me :-| . Again thanks and like you said its great to find more WIS guys in NL .
He he he :-)
I'm in love with the Zeitwerk mouvement but the Grönefeld is a feast for the eyes my friend ;-) Best wishes Alkiro
My pleasure my friend :-)
It was a true pleasure to discover your CVDK Planetarium ;-) Best wishes Alkiro
You have been missed my friend
But as you have noticed me and Zabreg1 have done our utmost best keeping you in the loop 😂
A vote for the Gronefeld
I feel so lucky to have been a part of this epic GTG! This was my first GTG and I cannot even imagine another being any better than this past weekend. I truly feel I made a lot of new friends from all over the world. OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!
You and Watchonthewrist sure know how to choose a venue....
It was great meeting you. It's great talking with fellow PuristS and you have outstanding taste in watches my friend! We have al witnessed that. Hope to meet you again in person
It was also a real pleasure meeting you Arie.
Thanks for the kind words. I am sure we will see each other again! What an opening act to follow. Very difficult to top.
My vote goes to Lange.
I'm not fond of the outlines at the borders on the Gronefeld. However, their watches are quite beautiful.
Thank you for your kind words my friend !
Indeed it was 3 fantastic days together ! Best, Mike
Grönefeld rules.
Something about the independent process. The personal attention by the brothers is amazing and the finished product is mind blowing.
Bro's before ...
Never mind. Definitely G. Brothers for the win! Although that Lange is gorgeous too
Gronefeld
Definitely Gronefeld is the winner. Gronefeld Remontoire so idiosyncratically gorgeus enriched with innovation thus wickedly alluring. The only thing that is as seductive yet more powerful is the chrono of Lange Double Split Flyback Chronograph Picture fr...
Wow wow wow!!!
What was the question again? I keep forgetting your question whenever I set my eyes on these photos.. LOL
Both movements are great! So we have two winners ))
Only Lange chrono's movements are better (or look better) ))) WBR Serge
As you said it 👍🏻
Truly astounding trip and once again thanks to Mike for organising it and inviting us all along! As well as to all the independents we visited for their great hospitality and for taking the time to share their life and passions with us (went way beyond wa...