Grönefeld Grande Complication Vintage Overview
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Grönefeld Grande Complication Vintage Overview

By amanico · Sep 25, 2022 · 28 replies
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Amanico's retrospective on his 2011 encounter with the Grönefeld Grande Complication offers a rare glimpse into the brand's early design philosophy. This initial impression, captured over a decade ago, provides valuable context for understanding the evolution of Grönefeld's distinctive aesthetic and horological journey. His firsthand account highlights a pivotal moment in the brand's history, showcasing a piece that, while bold for its time, laid the groundwork for their now-refined signature.

It was in Las Vegas, in 2011. I met the Gronefeld Brothers, there. They came with the amazing One Hertz, and... Their Grande Complication. 

Here it is: 






The design is more " mature, nowadays, but the inspiration and the madness were there! 

11 years... Time flies. 

Best,

Nicolas

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Bill
Sep 25, 2022

That was a fun horological adventure we had 11 years ago.

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TeutonicCarFan
Sep 25, 2022

I like how bold this design is but it looks very big. I'm glad they have moved in a more graceful direction

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Watchonthewrist
Sep 25, 2022

Not there best looking one but I would love to wear such a masterpiece from them . Very rare

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andrea~
Sep 25, 2022

The finishing is fantastic, I'm not so sure about the case shape though

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Watchonthewrist
Sep 25, 2022

Still a rare watch and when offered unfortunately not cheap 😬

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