Interesting. Too bad they don't do more customization. I guess when they don't make their own dials, it's more complicated.
Jul 10, 2020,12:09 PM
I have commisioned a watch with a local watchmaker, and being involved in the design process, including the dial, is super exciting and a very important part for me.
While some laments the use of a solid rotor on the Grönefeld Principia, the 22-karat solid red gold monobloc rotor of the Principia is actually one of my favourite part of the movement. It is extensively decorated by hand and features a frosted finishing...
Personally I prefer it to the Laurent Ferrier Galet Micro Rotor which has an exquisite movement. Maybe it is because I think very highly of the Gronefeld brothers
because the Chronometre Bleu is a manual winding watch even though it is quite similar size wise. I would still choose the Gronefeld over the Bleu in terms of movement finishing and the classic looking dial. The Bleu may be a better investment proposition...
I have commisioned a watch with a local watchmaker, and being involved in the design process, including the dial, is super exciting and a very important part for me.