Rainer B.
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Immaculately
Apr 13, 2017,13:21 PM
Thanks for the compliments. The last eight months I wore PP5127g with the stunning black dial 40% of the time and the Remontoire 60% of the time (Nautilus and 5170 haven't had much attention, a few days at best). The size (39 mm) and weight of the Remontoire to me are perfect, the dial never tires, it is beautifully crafted and very lively. The case is marvel, the white gold without rhodium has a warm hue (much better than slightly 'cold' rhodium plated white gold). Accuracy is within chronometer specs, I've put it on the Witschi just now and it has an amplitude between 270 and 320 degrees, very healthy. Mind you, the brothers build very few of these watches but they have clients all over the world and shipping a watch back to Oldenzaal because of technical issues would be a real pain (insurance, customs, and so on), i.e. it is in everybody's interest to avoid such issues and avoiding issues clearly has been a prominent design parameter. Owning and wearing a Remontoire is a real joy, I recommend it without reservation. And if you ever have the chance, I also recommend visiting their atelier. You'll be in for a surprise or two (e.g. a minute repeater tourbillion they work on between Remontoire's). They make it all look natural, but of course it isn't, I consider this Remontoire and their repertoire a phenomenal achievement.
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Grönefeld Remontoire
By: Rainer B. : August 3rd, 2016-04:51
Last June, I received my Grönefeld Remontoire from Bart and Tim. Helicopter view of the movement. I have a loupe in my office to marvel at the movement during microbreaks. The Remontoire mechanism. A clever mechanism (/buffer) to maintain torque on the es...
Outstanding post....
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : August 3rd, 2016-05:06
pictures and movement! Brothers G rule and they are very nice and kind persons to be around. Sincerest congrats on this acquisition. Only problem is that I would take biiig breaks with loupe Cordially D
Wow congratulations!
By: willski : August 3rd, 2016-05:41
I was actually reading about this watch in detail yesterday night and admiring movement pics... A very cool watch indeed and the Gronefeld brothers\' finishing is quite unique
Wow big congrats !
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : August 3rd, 2016-08:02
a worthy addition to your collection! Great pics and post. I enjoyed it a lot. Thanks for sharing Cheers Robin
Fantastic watch... congrats
By: andrewluff : August 3rd, 2016-12:30
I consider this to be the watch of 2016 and if it does not do well in the GPHG I will eat my..... One Hertz! Many many congrats, Andrew
A wonderful watch...
By: Mike H : August 4th, 2016-02:35
...that I had the pleasure to discover in metal at Baselworld with Tim & Bart. It is a real beauty, conception of the movement is so clever and finishing is top notch. A good friend of mine has ordered the same version as yours (WG, silver dial), it is an...
Thank you and congrats!
By: brandon1 : August 7th, 2016-12:38
Thank you for these amazing images of what is by far my favorite watch. Wear it often! Cheers, Brandon
The movement ...
By: nitediver : August 7th, 2016-19:51
Takes my breath away . Seriously, this one is a piece of art. And if course great photos as well . Big congratulations to this wonderful piece. I always find it refreshing to see that great watchmaking is happening not only independent from from the big c...
Congratulations on this beautiful remontoire!
By: kykw : August 8th, 2016-00:14
Was really eager to see the remontoire in metal last time I visited a Gronefeld AD, but it wasn't available. These photos really whetted my appetite once again. The 3 pieces you put together make such a confident and sophisticated collection. Big congrats...
Hello!
By: sham1 : April 12th, 2017-02:08
You have a wonderful looking watch. I am thinking of ordering one and now that you have had it for 8 months, could you please let me know if it has been keeping good time and has proven reliable? Thank you and well done on the world class photos!!
Immaculately
By: Rainer B. : April 13th, 2017-13:21
Thanks for the compliments. The last eight months I wore PP5127g with the stunning black dial 40% of the time and the Remontoire 60% of the time (Nautilus and 5170 haven't had much attention, a few days at best). The size (39 mm) and weight of the Remonto...
Thank you very Rainer!
By: sham1 : April 13th, 2017-13:30
for the informative and elaborate report on the ownership experience of your Remontoire. I am contemplating ordering a stainless steel model which is even lighter! I have tried on the watch twice at the SIHH and at Basel three weeks ago so your feedback i...
To be brief
By: Alex25 : April 13th, 2017-01:28
I shall say that this post made my day. Nice collection you have!
Great post.
By: NoH : April 13th, 2017-14:03
Thanks for sharing those wonderful movement shots! All the best
