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Lankysudanese's post on Grönefeld's Instagram announcement about pausing Principia orders sparked a vital discussion among collectors. This thread delves into the evolving landscape of independent watchmaking, examining the challenges of scaling production, managing demand, and maintaining brand identity in a rapidly shifting market. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the operational realities and collector sentiments surrounding coveted independent brands like Grönefeld.
Is this the independent equivalent of empty showcase but watches in the back room 🤔
Their announcement is not only a really good decision it was also so stylish, to do it this way. GEO
Their watches are exceptional. While I feel fortunate that I have mine, I feel bad that others have to wait a while. If it's any consolation, it will be worth the wait!
gone are the days when you can waltz into an AD and handle Journe’s, APs, SS Rolexes or Gronefeld’s…before making a decision to purchase. Now, you buy first (if you can) and THEN make a decision after ownership
I tried to order a green dial streamliner during GWD but got a email a few days later that they stopped taking orders . You need to be quick nowadays and say yes first and then think if you want or like it afterwards. Taking the fun out of collecting a bit imho because there not cheap most of the times . I am glad i bought a Gronefeld before they became very popular . I hear the waiting time for a principia is amost 3 years now 😬 . Hope we get a fair chance with there future creations 🙏🏻 I defin
It's like a nightclub with a long line of people outside... It may be empty inside, but the long line outside convinces the average person that it must be good (and crowded) inside.
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