Independents

With the One Hertz, the Grönefeld brothers have given a big spotlight on a complication which is very rarely seen in contemporary watchmaking world: the independent deadbeat seconds. The One Hertz has become, over time, much more than their first watch po...  

The One Hertz reached a state of maturation, with this Techniek. No PVD version, for me, though. It is too trendy for my taste. What a Watch! Best, Nicolas

The feeling of this dial to your MMR? I know it is not fair from a function standpoint, but size, Titanium, open working. I have never seen in the flesh your MMR, so I was curious your impressions. Thanks, Joe

But the case is much thicker, due to the 15 days power reserve... I would love to own the Techniek, to pair it with my MMR. :) Best, Nicolas

But I find the Classic version already very mature. The design, the movement, the dial lay-out... the watch is close to perfection. The Techniek plays a different tune around the same complication. I had the chance to wear yesterday the Classic and it was... 

This version is no exception. It is a thing of beauty. I have a feeling, though, that we can expect at least one more magnificent version before the line is done. Rumors are that the next major line from the Gronefelds will be called the Two Avis. :-) Reg... 

As you can't imagine, I can't wait to discover what they have in the pipe! Fx

I may add in response to your "Cons":: << the case and lugs size do not fit any wrist >> just wear it a few weeks, even asleep at night, and the strap will eventually become pliant, even for my relatively small wrist. Strap it on firmly. The i... 

Between the Techniek and the Techniek nocturne I don't hesitate: I choose the first one. I'm never confident with DLC watches... and I think that the brushed/polished case works much better. Thanks for your words! Fx