GRÖNEFELD, 1941 PRINCIPIA, A LIKE-NEW FINE AND ARTISANALLY-MADE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISWATCH
CASE NUMBER: 86'690, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 168
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USD 25,000 - USD 45,000
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Closed: 1 May 2025
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GRÖNEFELD, 1941 PRINCIPIA, A LIKE-NEW FINE AND ARTISANALLY-MADE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISWATCH
Founded by the Dutch brothers Bart and Tim, Grönefeld is among the artisanal watch brands that focus on hand-finished and hand-assembled movements that sprung up in the late 1990s. According to a 2021 report in The New York Times, the artisanal brand has an annual production of around 70 watches.
The 1941 Principia Automatic is offered in a selection of dials, all crafted from solid sterling silver. Options include a cream lacquered dial with Roman numerals, a matte turquoise or light blue dial with applied baton hour markers, and rhodium-plated or gold-plated salmon dials.
The watch is housed in the 1941 case, named after Sjef Grönefeld. The case is available in red gold, white gold, or stainless steel. A sapphire case back provides a view of the hand-finished movement, with stainless steel bridges and a 22K solid gold oscillating weight.
Preserved in like-new condition and with its full set of accessories, the present Grönefeld 1941 Principia Automatic combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design.
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CASE NUMBER: 86'690, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 168GRÖNEFELD, 1941 PRINCIPIA, A LIKE-NEW FINE AND ARTISANALLY-MADE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISWATCHEstimate: USD 25,000 - 45,000
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OVERALL CONDITION: Like-new CASE: Excellent DIAL: Nice, clean and original MOVEMENT: Ticking at the time of cataloguing. However, we do not test the movement for accuracy. A service is recommended. STRAP/ BUCKLE: Unworn, like-new
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CASE NUMBER: 86'690, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 168GRÖNEFELD, 1941 PRINCIPIA, A LIKE-NEW FINE AND ARTISANALLY-MADE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISWATCHEstimate: USD 25,000 - 45,000
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