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Overall, this watch meets my number one criterion: coherence. Nothing seems pasted on or gratuitous; the design features complement each other; and form and function serve each other with excellence.
Behind the lens: shooting the One Hertz
Happily, this watch is a delight to shoot from a photographer’s perspective. The masculine appeal of the piece is easy to capture, and due to the depth and boldness of the dial-side features it’s possible to capture a variety of looks by using a combination of different watch positions and lighting.
The varying textures of the dial – including curved brushing on the background, grooved subdials, and a frosted look behind the power reserve and crown position indicator – and the judicious use of black accents and a clear sector on the seconds chapter ring all create visual interest and provide opportunities to play with light.
The blue color also appears quite different under different lighting conditions, which is fun both in the light tent and when wearing the watch in or out of doors.
The only tricky part is that the grooved subdials can cause a bit of moire (that “strobing” effect one sometimes sees with patterned fabrics on television), especially when full-sized images are downsized for web viewing. But when the images are blown back up, the orderly appearance of the grooves returns.
I’ll leave you with a couple of parting shots. All I can say is that if you ever have the opportunity to retrace my steps, I can strongly recommend the journey!
For more information, please visit www.gronefeld.com/collection/1896-one-hertz/
Quick Facts: Grönefeld One Hertz Classic
Case: 43 x 12.5 mm, red gold, platinum, or titanium
Dial: made with brown, ruthenium, white, and blue dials
Movement: hand-wound Caliber G-02 with independent dead seconds, all bridges in stainless steel
Functions: hours, minutes, and seconds; power reserve; indication of crown position (set vs. wind)
Price (2015 retail): €60,000 (titanium); €73,500 (red gold)
* This article was first published on October 26, 2015 at Grönefeld One Hertz – A Collector’s Journey.
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Credits: Article and images by @ Quill & Pad. See the original article here - https://quillandpad.com/2024/02/15/gronefeld-one-hertz-a-collectors-journey-2/