Second watch release to launch the Gronefeld brothers' new brand, Grone. The most highly regarded and famed Dutch watchmakers make under the Grone brand with the Manueel Barts One, a limited edition of 150 pieces, dedicated to the Bart Grönefeld.

It features a tremblage salmon dial at the centre surrounded by a two-step brushed salmon dial diamond-cut at every edge. Highly polished diamond-cut batons that serve as hour markers are individually hand-applied with an overhang at the tip that optically floats above the tremblage salmon centre - providing incredible depth and dimensionality to the dial. The applied metallic GRØNE logo has a 3-dimensional effect. The words "Oldenzaal”, ”Manueel" and “Netherlands” are printed coherently with the same vibrant shade of blue as the hands, adding to its charm.

An engraved solid caseback hides a decorated Swiss-made mechanical manual winding movement. The engraving is that of an ancient map of Oldenzaal from 1626, with the Grönefeld logo marking the current location of the brothers' atelier. The miniaturisation, in high-definition of an old map onto metal was incredibly hard to do, and had to be redrawn line-by-line. to achieve the desired effect the brothers wanted. The choice of a solid caseback for the watch is deeply rooted in their desire to showcase their hometown Oldenzaal. It is a reminder of their beginnings and pays tribute to their heritage as the third generation of watchmakers, continuing a legacy that began with their grandfather and spans over a century of watchmaking. It allows collectors to carry a piece of Oldenzaal with them.

The watch arrived mid July, worn couple of times.

Price 3.500€ plus shipping from Croatia