Independents

Usually I am not one who particpates in online releases because on the occasions that I have attempted to purchase a new release by say Kurono or Ming, the stress followed by the failure of not securing a watch has been most discouraging. Attempts at secu...  

My wife could not believe it that I finally secured a watch via the internet that probably sold out in a couple of minutes. Lady Luck must have been smiling at me. Thank you maam!

When you know that you got it - hope it will get delivered before Xmas 👍🏻🤞🏻

but honestly, I am so thrilled, I will be happy if it arrives before Christmas 2025!

This time successful.

but I really wanted this one very much so it is somewhat a blessing. Thank you for your good wishes.

and tonight in Kuala Lumpur, I had zero expectations!

I was also all set at 14:50 CET, with my account all good to go. I love their watches, I'm on a waitlist for a Grönegraaf (Q4 2026) and I have a One Hertz. I was also happy to see the crown and case from the Remontoire series. Titanium One Hertz ...  

Your One Hertz is absolutely gorgeous!!

Congratulations for reserving a timepiece. But why such a long wait?

and it was quite something. Hope you receive yours soon.

Great to see another One Hertz here. Such a gorgeous watch and to read that you have a Gronograaf on order 😱. Oefff lucky you. Such a gorgeous watch too.

I am curious if this watch has been made in fewer numbers than the Principia!

By the way, how are you enjoying your Eichi II?

but in five months time, an eminent collector on this forum will be its new owner

Simple pleasure sometimes are the most satisfying!

I see it is sold out, did you know how long time it took for it to sell out?

Lucky I was in time. 😂😂 ...  

As a matter of curiosity, how long after the order window opened was it when you placed your order Jocke? I know a couple of friends who did not succeed a couple of minutes after the window opened. I am now wondering if the watches were allocated accordin... 

I was there at 15:00 and got the confirm mail 15:01:41 😂

You were one of the super quick ones! I thought you had secured one a few hours after the order window opened which would have seemed strange. Well done on your new acquistion!

Curieus to know how many have secured one on this forum 🤔

and I am glad to see quite a number of successful applications here.

Looking forward to mine as well

I know this because two other of my friends who were allegedly quick off the mark were not successful in ordering one within two minutes of the order window opening.

and he tried two minutes after the orders were open.

the 'sold out' notice did not appear immediately and also no controls were in place for multiple orders using the same address. Still, I am just pleased I got one!

I still can't believe it!

Not quite a Patek but hey, a handsome watch neverthelss!

Wonder how long before they disallow purchase of more than 1 watch per household.

Congratulations to your daughter and you! It will be interesting to see how this brand evolves. Apart from Kari Voutilainen and De Bethune, the Gronefelds are my favourite independent brand. They all have one other thing in common - they are all really ni... 

Hope it will be a great Christmas watch for all who got one 🙏🏻🤗

I am assuming you did as you are the biggest supporter of the Gronefeld Brothers!

You were probably allocated one during its development stage!

And I am right there with you, ordered mine as wel, cannot wait

It looks like quite a few of the forum members were successful or should I say have good taste!

Looking forward to trying it on. Watch purchases on the internet I must confess are not my favourite way of buying a watch but hopefully this will be ok size wise.

Saw on their Instagram that they have started shipping! Nothing for me as yet

I would have thought that they would email us with a tracking number when the shipment is made.

I believe there is an email and also update in your account with Grone

nothing for me yet Brian.

I have finally received an email stating that my watch will be shipped. Yayy!!

I will be waiting awhile

The packaging of the watch was amazingly great and so was the watch.

Just got my order confirmation

Very pleased with this whole experience. The watch is beautiful and a perfect size. I love the blued hands. This one will be with me for a long time ...  

Thank you for sharing the photos!