{"product_id":"gronefeld-1941-principia-as09442","title":"Grönefeld 1941 Principia","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe’re at the dawn of a new era in horology in which mechanical artisanship, mind-bending design detail and handcrafted works of art are the standard for Independently produced wristwatch masterpieces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGrönefeld is an Independent manufacture that has made a name for themselves -and accumulated numerous industry awards- by setting the bar for mastery in multiple categories such as their \u003cem\u003etourbillon\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003edead-beat seconds\u003c\/em\u003e and  \u003cem\u003eremontoire\u003c\/em\u003e complications. When the Dutch manufacture introduced the 1941 Principia - its simplest complication \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e the first automatic-winding timepiece ever offered by the brothers Grönefeld, it piqued the interest of the entire community and offered a point of entry for a larger number of eager enthusiasts to experience the brand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe 1941 Principia can be commissioned in three metals — white gold, rose gold and stainless steel - the latter material playing strong to the heartstrings of collectors everywhere. This example is produced in stainless, and features a 39mm polished case with a combination of concave and convex curves, a signed crown and stylized lugs affixed to the case by titanium screws. Produced from a solid sterling silver base, its salmon-toned dial features a stunning textured surface, applied polished indices, a small seconds display at 6 o’clock and a blued-steel ‘lance’ handset.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs expected from the renowned Independent, the 1941 Principa is no slouch in the movement department, and houses the incredible 226-part, self-winding Calibre G-06, elevated by its hand-beveled stainless steel bridges made in likeness to the facade of Dutch houses, a ruthenium main plate and a 22k solid red gold monobloc rotor — all of which are finished and assembled by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIndividually numbered and fitted to its a signed blue buffalo leather strap, this piece remains in exceptional condition throughout and is accompanied by its full set of factory collateral, including inner and outer boxes, hangtag, a note from the brand, and warranty card dated May, 2022.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith only a handful of pieces produced annually and a waiting list that just keeps getting longer, this lovely steel and salmon beauty is a chance to snag a masterwork from an established and respected Independent manufacture that seems to just be getting started in the 'bring the heat!' department!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grönefeld","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40521026601047,"sku":"40991836","price":44900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09442_40991836_GRONEFELD_1941PRINCIPIA_65218-1-2.jpg?v=1708547121","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/gronefeld-1941-principia-as09442","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}