Designed by the visionary Dutch dual, the wristwatch was inspired by a childhood memory they both share; a remontoire church clock they grew up admiring, dating back to 1240. As the custodians of this timepiece were none other than their father and grandfather, Johan Grönefeld the talented watchmaker, this significant childhood memory resulted in the esoteric yet elegant 1941 Remontoire.

The crux of the present example is its movement. Exposed on the dial at 9 o’clock, the wearer is invited to marvel at this eight-second remontoire without taking it off. Every 8 seconds, 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 Voultilainen. Fashioned in a special stainless steel alloy, the chosen material is polished and treated to appear more brilliant than the basic 316L steel. To achieve its sculpted silhouette, a customised cutter was used to create its iconic concaved floating recesses and convexed surfaces.

Offered in excellent overall condition with a signed letter from the Grönefeld Brothers, this is a fantastic, if not perfect, opportunity to acquire the exquisite 1941 Remontoire from the highly coveted independent brand.