Grönefeld Principia: The Art of the Strap Change
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Grönefeld Principia: The Art of the Strap Change

By TheMadDruid · Jan 29, 2020 · 36 replies
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TheMadDruid's exploration of strap pairings for his Grönefeld Principia highlights a critical aspect of watch ownership: how a simple strap change can dramatically alter a timepiece's aesthetic. This post delves into the nuanced art of matching strap colors and textures to dial and hand finishes, a pursuit many collectors undertake to personalize their watches. His choice of a blue alligator strap with contrasting black seams for the Principia sparked a discussion among fellow enthusiasts about achieving visual harmony.

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This Principia came with a blue Buffalo strap, which I didn’t care for; so I switched it to tan. But I recently saw Grönefeld’s blue Alligator and really liked the shade and its contrast with black seams. Here it is. What do you think?








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K-Lo
Jan 29, 2020
Wow - what is the material of the case? [nt]

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TheMadDruid
Jan 29, 2020
Stainless Steel. [nt]

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K-Lo
Jan 29, 2020
That is some good shine my friend. [nt]

CP
Cpt Scarlet
Jan 29, 2020
Good choice 👍 [nt]

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TheMadDruid
Jan 29, 2020
Thanks, Captain 👩‍✈️ [nt]

CP
Cpt Scarlet
Jan 29, 2020
My pleasure 🍻 [nt]

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