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Quill & Pad
There are some watches you fall for the moment you see them. Sometimes that initial infatuation passes and you move on to the next temporary obsession, but then there are those instances in which the more you see, talk about, and learn about a piece and its origins the more you resolve to save up to buy one. For GaryG, the Grönefeld 1941 Remontoire was one of the latter.
Quill & Pad
Dr. William Julien, an experienced watch collector, sent us a link to a video that he and his son, William Alexander Julien, made about the journey of his commissioning of a bespoke Grönefeld 1941 Remontoire. The nine-minute video is very moving and beautifully filmed and edited. I highly recommend that you pour yourself a glass of your favorite tipple and hit play: it will not disappoint.
Deployant
Full review of the Grönefeld 1941 Remontoire, with hands-on analysis, detailed explanations, high res live photographs, comparisons.
Deployant
Based in Netherlands, the Grönefeld Brothers are probably no strangers to the readers of Deployant. Following the success of the One Hertz and Parallax, the self-dubbed Horological Brothers have decided to create yet another wonderful timepiece. Presenting to you the Grönefeld 1941 Remontoire. The inspiration behind the new Grönefeld 1941 Remontoire was an interesting one. When the Grönefeld brothers wereRead More
Deployant
The Editor's Top 5 watches: Czapek & Cie Quai des Bergues, Gronefeld 1941 Remontoire, Jacob & Co Twin Turbo, Patek Philippe 5390, Tudor Black Bay Bronze.
Deployant
Grönefeld – managed by brothers Bart and Tim Grönefeld – is a household name in high-end independent watchmaking. The brand, based in the Netherlands, is known for its contemporary design, immaculate finissage and technical complications. For a long while, watches with technical complications such as the tourbillon, remontoire and deadbeat seconds were the only normRead More
Deployant
The Grönefeld brothers celebrate their decade of the brand with a new limited edition tourbillon - here is our hands on review of the Decennium Tourbillon.
Hodinkee
Bart and Tim strike again.
Revolution
Quill & Pad
The theme for Only Watch 2023 is rainbows: some brands ran with that superbly, while others took a different path. One brand that nailed the theme created Ian Skellern's favorite watch of the whole auction: Lot 27. The Grönefeld 1941 Principia Mandala
Revolution
Bart and Tim Grönefeld grew up in a watchmaking family, and together they have propelled their eponymous brand to enormous success in independent watchmaking and haute horlogerie. Here’s a closer look at the 1941 Grönograaf launched last year, which is the brand’s first chronograph. The 40mm 1941 Grönograaf in steel (188-piece limited edition) or tantalum […]
Revolution
Bart and Tim Gronefeld - affably known as The Grönefeld Brothers get together with REVOLUTION to talk about their 10th Anniversary and the 1941 Remontoire.
Monochrome
Accomplished third-generation Dutch watchmakers Tim and Bart Grönefeld released their first watch in 2008, a complex minute repeater and tourbillon that set the tone for the brand’s trajectory. Trained in Switzerland, the Horological Brothers set up their atelier in their hometown, Oldenzaal, and are renowned for their reduced but horologically rich offering of exquisite handmade […]
Deployant
Charles Sutanto visits the Gronefelds, takes a close look the new Gronefeld Principia Automatic and gives us his top five takeaways from the new watch.
Monochrome
By now, most of you must be familiar with the so-called Horological brothers, the duo of Dutch indie watchmakers behind Grönefeld and its superb, high-end and lavishly decorated watches. Highly desirable watches for sure, not for every pocket though. This is why, in 2024, Tim and Bart Grönefeld created a new brand named Grøne Oldenzaal, […]
WristBuzz
GRØNE, the brothers' separate brand from the Grönefeld haute-horlogerie atelier, launches the Horologium in two variants. 39mm steel, La Joux-Perret manual, salmon or Dutch-orange dial, 188 pieces per variant, €2,390 ex VAT. Order window opens 13 August.
Monochrome
While Grönefeld, the famed independent watchmaking company from the Netherlands, created by the so-called Horological Brothers (Tim and Bart), is nothing new on the scene, there’s another project that might not (yet) have the same impact: Grøne Oldenzaal. A recent venture of the brothers, this brand aims at bringing some of Grönefeld’s style and spirit […]
Deployant
Bart Grönefeld talks to us all about their latest releases fo2 2025 - the Grøne Manueel One and the Gronefeld 1944 Tanfana.
Quill & Pad
GaryG has the pleasure of covering the wonderful Grönefeld One Hertz. For a watch fanatic, and especially for lovers of independent watch brands, it’s a dream come true to meet the makers of the watches that we admire.
Quill & Pad
The appeal of the Grönefeld One Hertz Titanium isn’t its parlor trick but its holistic excellence. It is nearly as compelling while static as in motion. From design to materials to decoration to engineering, the Grönefeld One Hertz Titanium distinguishes itself as a rare pleasure for the observer and a rare privilege for the owner.
Quill & Pad
Bart and Tim Grönefeld have been so successful that they cannot keep watches in stock, and people who order one of their models right now might have to wait at least a year. However, Martin Green didn't visit them to buy a watch, but rather to talk with the Dutch brothers about watchmaking and other perhaps more personal subjects. Please enjoy this somewhat different video!
Deployant
Grönefeld introduces a new tourbillon for this year. New caliber for the Grönefeld 10th Anniversary – Decennium. Automatic flying 1 Minute tourbillon in a SS cage. Plat case 39.5mm x 10.5mm height. Slate grey dial in solid silver. LE 10pcs numbered 1 out of 10. Price €145,000 before taxes. Peter Chong Live from Baselworld
Deployant
This is a repost of our Live from SIHH coverage. First published on Jan 15, 2019, 10:50 PM SGT. The original post was lost in the system crash which caused a corruption of the server database. Now at Grönefeld’s and we get our hands-on with the new Principia automatic. Available in SS, WG and RedRead More
Deployant
We paid a visit to the Grönefeld brothers, and get an insider peek into their personality, dreams, ambitions. What drives the Horological Brothers?
Revolution
It’s almost half a year ago that Grönefeld’s Parallax Tourbillon was awarded “best tourbillon” in its class. For the Dutch brothers a good reason to launch the watch at Baselworld 2015, in a very limited edition of just 5 pieces in a platinum case that remained 43 mm x 12.5 mm. To make the watch […]
Revolution
Earlier this year Grönefeld launched their amazing new Parallax Tourbillon. You can still find our report HERE, but the gentlemen had something else coming up, where they were pretty suspicious about earlier this year. This week Tim & Bart Grönefeld presented their new One Hertz! The new One Hertz is part of series of timepieces […]
Deployant
BaselWorld2014 Belles of the Fair Grönefeld Parallax Tourbillon
Revolution
Tim & Bart Grönefeld’s Facebook teasers have been confirmed; the brand had indeed something special cooking for Baselworld 2014. The two extra ordinary watch makers will be presenting their second tourbillon model, this week at Basel World 2014! Last week a couple of friends of the house and yours truly, had a preview of the […]
Hodinkee
Microbrand pricing from two Dutch Indie greats is an enticing prospect for folks who find their main brand releases out of reach.
Hodinkee
Legible, rubber-clad, and inspired by the Dutch Delta Works.
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