benlee338
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Maybe someone can enlighten me
Jul 10, 2022,15:20 PM
Sure Gronefeld creates a new movement which is commendable but its not a split-second and even lacks a flyback function. I think the slow reset looks cool but is it really that difficult to make? What's the practical purpose of this? Theoretically, a chronograph hand reseting back instantly can be at risk of friction damage but I have many chronographs and hardly ever experience any such incidents and personally, I have never heard of this problem happening either. I think at the asking price, more can be expected than just excellent finishing. Just my humble opinion. I stand ready to be corrected.
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New Gronefeld
By: Cozmopak : July 6th, 2022-15:02
Looks to be a chronograph with a remontoire that is activated as the chrono hand is reset, allowing it to glide smoothly and slowly to zero. 188 in SS, 25 in tantalum. Good proportions at 40mm diameter and just north of 11mm in thickness. Thoughts? ...
So good to read you!
By: patrick_y : July 6th, 2022-17:54
Thought of you in Dubai when I saw this watch!
my oh my!
By: VinnieD : July 6th, 2022-15:13
I am not always convinced about their design language but this movement is out of this world! Sublime
I agree
By: Cozmopak : July 6th, 2022-15:36
There is a lack of balance. The remontoire governor looks squeezed in. The movement is exceptional
very true.
By: Gelato Monster : July 6th, 2022-15:43
Correction:
By: Cozmopak : July 6th, 2022-16:27
I donβt believe this is an actual remontoire, but rather a governor that allows a slow and smooth reset of the chrono hand
Movement looks stunning
By: TeutonicCarFan : July 6th, 2022-16:46
The dial does not seem as well laid out. Nice to see new chronosπ
Yes! Haha
By: Cozmopak : July 6th, 2022-16:56
Gorgeous watch
By: RahulR : July 6th, 2022-17:58
I really wanted to snag a piece in tantalum but in the end didn't pull the trigger. With a retail of EUR 165k before taxes and shipping for a chronograph (albeit a sublime and novel movement), I found myself taking a long time to digest that the price is ...
Congratulations!
By: TeutonicCarFan : July 6th, 2022-23:48
I'd love a tantalum piece just because it is a cool metal.
Another phenomenal piece from the Brothers.
By: BMR : July 6th, 2022-20:46
I love everything about it and how they took very recognizable (signature even) parts from some of their other movements and incorporated them here. One of my very favorite things about any GrΓΆnefeld is how you could only see the movement and know exactly...
Really hits the brand DNA
By: jmpTT : July 7th, 2022-11:46
Great looking chronograph, really meets expectations. Congratulations to the Gronefeld brothers.
Maybe someone can enlighten me
By: benlee338 : July 10th, 2022-15:20
Sure Gronefeld creates a new movement which is commendable but its not a split-second and even lacks a flyback function. I think the slow reset looks cool but is it really that difficult to make? What's the practical purpose of this? Theoretically, a chro...