Released in 2016, the Grönefeld 1941 Remontoire was inspired by a remontoire church clock the Dutch brothers grew up admiring dating back to 1240. Regarded as talented watchmakers, the custodians of the church clock were none other than the father and grandfather of the pair. Named the 1941 Remontoire, it is the birth year of their father Johan Grönefeld.

An impressive timepiece both in its aesthetics and mechanical artistry, the watch features an eight-second remontoire, this prominent feature quickly spins and stops, delivering a consistent amount of energy to the escapement via a secondary wheel. Comprised of 258 separate components, the caliber is hand-finished to the highest degree with over a dozen different techniques used, from frosting to snailing. Formed into the shapes of the bell gable roofs atop Dutch houses, the bridges are fashioned from steel which is more difficult to work with than brass or silver. Without a doubt, the present dial is produced by one of the greatest masters of intricate finishes and charismatic dials, Kari Voutilainen. To achieve its sculpted silhouette, a customised cutter was used to create its iconic concaved floating recesses and convexed surfaces.

The present example Grönefeld 1941 Remontoire from circa 2018 in 18K white gold features the attractive, desirable and popular salmon guilloche dial. Complete with its full set of accessories including its warranty and a letter from the Grönefeld brothers, this rare opportunity to acquire an award-winning timepiece is one of the only ways for collectors to own a Grönefeld as they have currently seized taking in new orders.