New Watch Alert: Weekly Wrist Candy Collection

holdemchamp1225 · 2023-04-03T15:15:38Z

Discover the Grönefeld Grönograaf in Tantalum, a GPHG winner, through the eyes of a collector. Explore its unique features and the Watches & Wonders experience.

In this captivating post, holdemchamp1225 shares his latest acquisition, the Grönefeld Grönograaf in Tantalum, following an immersive week at Watches & Wonders. His personal connection to manual-wind chronographs and Tantalum as a case material provides a unique lens through which to appreciate this GPHG-winning independent timepiece. This article delves into why this specific reference resonates so deeply with a seasoned collector.

After an amazing but LONG week in Geneva for Watches & Wonders, I am happy to be back home with my wife and cats 🤣.

Seeing so many Indies back to back to back and having lunches and dinners with them, as well as being invited to many others, was slightly overwhelming. It reminded me of Speed Dating but with Indies and events 🤣🤣

I did take home a GPHG winner from last year, courtesy of a good friend. This Grönefeld Grönograaf in Tantalum is truly an amazing and special piece. Most of you will know my fetish for manual wind chronographs and Tantalum as a case metal, so combining the 2 is almost a perfect combo for me.

So happy to welcome home # 9 / 25 😉💥💗❤️

Key Points from the Discussion

The Grönograaf's combination of tantalum, a chronograph complication, and a 'supercool soft reset mechanism' is particularly appealing to collectors.
Another collector shared their excitement about receiving good news regarding the stainless steel version of the Grönograaf, indicating strong demand and anticipation for this model in different materials.
The post also served as a platform for fellow collectors to share their own wristshots, fostering community engagement and showcasing diverse 'wrist candies' from their collections.
The Watches & Wonders experience, while incredible, was described as overwhelming, highlighting the intensity of back-to-back interactions with independent watchmakers and events.

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TeutonicCarFan

Apr 3, 2023

Love this combination with tantalum, chrono, and supercool soft reset mechanism. Enjoy! -Kevin

patrick_y

Apr 3, 2023

Speed dating watchmakers... That sounds fun and funny at the same time!

Darron

Apr 3, 2023

Congrats and keep those amazing pieces coming. Thanks for sharing your journey.

Watchonthewrist

Apr 3, 2023

Like you i am still recovering from all those incredible moments with amazing fellow collectors and friends . Again thank you so much for everything 🙏🏻😘 This watch is so beautiful 🤩 👌🏻

NautNut

Apr 3, 2023

I missed the cut on this one. Enjoy in the best of health!

Ronald Held

Apr 5, 2023

Where are The Bangles?

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