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? ...  

Saw it in the metal 5 hours ago. Beyond-impressive.

 
 By: Lankysudanese : July 6th, 2022-15:12
I’d post a video of the chrono activation and reset, if I knew how to

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

There is a lot to like and the movement has a unique beauty, as we expect from them.

 
 By: LK : July 6th, 2022-15:31
However, all the dial text seems misplaced to me. I think they can find a better way to include it without detracting from the overall aesthetic.

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 don’t 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 chronosπŸ‘

Yes! Haha

 
 By: Cozmopak : July 6th, 2022-16:56

Impressive, most impressive.

 
 By: enjoythemusic : July 6th, 2022-17:13
Congrats to the fortunate 25 and 188.

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 ... 

For sure Patrick πŸ‘

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : July 7th, 2022-11:01

Congratulations!

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : July 6th, 2022-23:48
I'd love a tantalum piece just because it is a cool metal.

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 By: holdemchamp1225 : July 7th, 2022-11:02

Agreed πŸ˜‰

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : July 7th, 2022-11:02

I know a few people who ordered one too πŸ˜‰

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : July 7th, 2022-09:47
(Unfortunately i am not one of them 😬) Its such a stunning masterpiece. πŸ€©πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

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... 

Well said🎯

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : July 7th, 2022-05:03

Really hits the brand DNA

 
 By: jmpTT : July 7th, 2022-11:46
Great looking chronograph, really meets expectations. Congratulations to the Gronefeld brothers.

Dial layout is unconvincing...and now they're just showing off with their movement finishing....

 
 By: Halcro : July 7th, 2022-13:04
I mean how many sharp internal angles do they need to create to show up all the other watch makers...? πŸ˜‚

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...