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Demonoid · 4 April 2022, 02:31 AM

Hey there, folks. Wanted to hear whats the consensus here. Between these two dial + it’s own unique strap which one do you prefer? Salmon or Silver? Thoughts are predicated. And if anyone has them and would like to post pics, I’d be grateful. :)

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rag5178 · 4 April 2022, 02:54 AM

I saw both in person months ago and I personally think that Gronefeld makes the best Salmon dials in the business so Salmon would be my choice. Do you have an opportunity to buy one?

GB-man · 4 April 2022, 02:56 AM

If you had asked me in conversation I’d probably have said salmon but looking at them side by side I prefer the silver. If I had darker skin that salmon would pop nicely but on my wrist it would be washed out. I also find gronefeld watches to be more Teutonic than say a Journe or PP and the silver fits that aesthetic well.

beshannon · 4 April 2022, 03:41 AM

Salmon for me

I keep waiting for them to start taking orders again

Demonoid · 4 April 2022, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rag5178

I saw both in person months ago and I personally think that Gronefeld makes the best Salmon dials in the business so Salmon would be my choice. Do you have an opportunity to buy one?

I have. Can’t think to make my mind. Thanks for your help.

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Demonoid · 4 April 2022, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

If you had asked me in conversation I’d probably have said salmon but looking at them side by side I prefer the silver. If I had darker skin that salmon would pop nicely but on my wrist it would be washed out. I also find gronefeld watches to be more Teutonic than say a Journe or PP and the silver fits that aesthetic well.

I’m in the same boat. I’m transparent and don’t want to loose it’s pop. The strap is quite lovely, but so is the one on the silver dial one. Arghhh. Also, I do have other silver dials in my collection. Not a single salmon dial one.

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Demonoid · 4 April 2022, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Salmon for me

I keep waiting for them to start taking orders again

I know. It’s going to be a while.

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Yobrooks · 4 April 2022, 08:34 AM

They are both beautiful dials but the salmon has a wonderful, almost glistening, texture whereas the silver is enamel, I believe. I actually was one of the last to be fortunate enough to secure an order and I chose the salmon dial. It's so hard to wait the expected 2 more years. For what it's worth, I did recently speak with them and, although the new ( unannounced) movement production was impacted by covid, the Principia continued to move along as expected. Hopefully new orders later this year?

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Yobrooks · 4 April 2022, 08:37 AM

Here's the time I was able to try it on. My wrist is approx 6.70 in.

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enjoythemusic · 4 April 2022, 11:13 AM

Salmon

GreenRust · 4 April 2022, 07:53 PM

Salmon. When I think of this watch, I think salmon. Of course, both are amazing, but forced to choose...salmon all the way

_speedmaster_ · 4 April 2022, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

If you had asked me in conversation I’d probably have said salmon but looking at them side by side I prefer the silver. If I had darker skin that salmon would pop nicely but on my wrist it would be washed out. I also find gronefeld watches to be more Teutonic than say a Journe or PP and the silver fits that aesthetic well.

+1. Exactly my thoughts.

sgrossma · 4 April 2022, 10:16 PM

Don't overlook the silver (rhodium)! It is incredibly versatile and looks amazing on every strap color. Mine actually came with the brown strap and I added the blue python just b/c I feel like it is the signature option. Like others noted it might depend on skin color. I love the look of the salmon and if you are going to get a salmon watch, this should be the one, but feel it might not work as well on me and you are more limited in strap options.

subtona · 4 April 2022, 10:26 PM

Silver in this showdown.

Ichiran · 4 April 2022, 10:51 PM

I would have it in this configuration below.

IMG_04042022_204924_(800_x_1080_pixel).jpg

uniqueMR · 5 April 2022, 12:22 AM

Salmon

Demonoid · 5 April 2022, 11:50 AM

I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to chime in. Both great options but I’m leaning heavily towards the silver. Incoming soon? :)

raclaims · 5 April 2022, 11:54 AM

Grey all the way
On this day u gotta go grey
Say hey go grey

Can’t think of a rhyme for salmon

enjoythemusic · 5 April 2022, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

I would have it in this configuration below.

Attachment 1283779

Sooooooo much this

Wcdhtwn · 5 April 2022, 01:15 PM

Was going to jump on Salmon but I think the blue hands look better, and outstanding, on the silver. Both are great though, can’t go wrong.

WatchEater666 · 5 April 2022, 04:11 PM

Selling my salmon ��

Demonoid · 7 April 2022, 03:27 AM

Had to do it!

And it’s even more impressive in person. Thanks for the encouragement, folks

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_speedmaster_ · 7 April 2022, 03:55 AM

Congrats! Awesome choice man, it’s a great addition to any collection.

Now I will be the one to ask the question on everyone’s mind….how did you get one so quick? Haha

enjoythemusic · 7 April 2022, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demonoid

Had to do it!

And it’s even more impressive in person. Thanks for the encouragement, folks

OMG wow!!! Major congrats!

AG23 · 7 April 2022, 06:42 AM

Sensational- congratulations

raclaims · 7 April 2022, 07:08 AM

Great choice!

GreenRust · 7 April 2022, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenRust

Salmon. When I think of this watch, I think salmon. Of course, both are amazing, but forced to choose...salmon all the way

In light of others' views and pics above...i change my vote to silver. It's simply more versatile and probably practical for me. Plus, it looks absolutely amazing on that blue snake skin strap..and the silver really makes the hands pop. What a watch.

GreenRust · 7 April 2022, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demonoid

Had to do it!

And it’s even more impressive in person. Thanks for the encouragement, folks

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Huge congrats...great choice

Jabs2 · 8 April 2022, 05:27 AM

Beautiful watch, you couldn't have gone wrong either way! Love the strap too!

Demonoid · 8 April 2022, 09:26 AM

Thanks, guys. Second day with it and I love everything about it.

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4 April 2022, 02:31 AM	#1
Demonoid 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Logan Location: USA Posts: 2,444	Grönefeld 1941 Salmon vs Silver Hey there, folks. Wanted to hear whats the consensus here. Between these two dial + it’s own unique strap which one do you prefer? Salmon or Silver? Thoughts are predicated. And if anyone has them and would like to post pics, I’d be grateful. :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 April 2022, 02:56 AM	#3
GB-man 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,172	If you had asked me in conversation I’d probably have said salmon but looking at them side by side I prefer the silver. If I had darker skin that salmon would pop nicely but on my wrist it would be washed out. I also find gronefeld watches to be more Teutonic than say a Journe or PP and the silver fits that aesthetic well. __________________

4 April 2022, 03:41 AM	#4
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Salmon for me I keep waiting for them to start taking orders again __________________ Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

4 April 2022, 11:13 AM	#10
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 20,479	Salmon __________________ __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

4 April 2022, 10:26 PM	#14
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,264	Silver in this showdown. __________________

4 April 2022, 02:54 AM	#2
rag5178 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: United States Posts: 235	I saw both in person months ago and I personally think that Gronefeld makes the best Salmon dials in the business so Salmon would be my choice. Do you have an opportunity to buy one?

4 April 2022, 08:34 AM	#8
Yobrooks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Philly, USA Watch: PP Posts: 592	They are both beautiful dials but the salmon has a wonderful, almost glistening, texture whereas the silver is enamel, I believe. I actually was one of the last to be fortunate enough to secure an order and I chose the salmon dial. It's so hard to wait the expected 2 more years. For what it's worth, I did recently speak with them and, although the new ( unannounced) movement production was impacted by covid, the Principia continued to move along as expected. Hopefully new orders later this year? Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

4 April 2022, 08:37 AM	#9
Yobrooks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Philly, USA Watch: PP Posts: 592	Here's the time I was able to try it on. My wrist is approx 6.70 in. Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

4 April 2022, 07:53 PM	#11
GreenRust "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Land of Guinness Posts: 187	Salmon. When I think of this watch, I think salmon. Of course, both are amazing, but forced to choose...salmon all the way

4 April 2022, 10:16 PM	#13
sgrossma 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Scott Location: NYC Posts: 4,336	Don't overlook the silver (rhodium)! It is incredibly versatile and looks amazing on every strap color. Mine actually came with the brown strap and I added the blue python just b/c I feel like it is the signature option. Like others noted it might depend on skin color. I love the look of the salmon and if you are going to get a salmon watch, this should be the one, but feel it might not work as well on me and you are more limited in strap options.

4 April 2022, 10:51 PM	#15
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,876	I would have it in this configuration below. IMG_04042022_204924_(800_x_1080_pixel).jpg

5 April 2022, 12:22 AM	#16
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,704	Salmon __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

5 April 2022, 11:50 AM	#17
Demonoid 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Logan Location: USA Posts: 2,444	I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to chime in. Both great options but I’m leaning heavily towards the silver. Incoming soon? :)

5 April 2022, 11:54 AM	#18
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,605	Grey all the way On this day u gotta go grey Say hey go grey Can’t think of a rhyme for salmon

5 April 2022, 01:15 PM	#20
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,028	Was going to jump on Salmon but I think the blue hands look better, and outstanding, on the silver. Both are great though, can’t go wrong.

5 April 2022, 04:11 PM	#21
WatchEater666 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,899	Selling my salmon ��

7 April 2022, 03:27 AM	#22
Demonoid 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Logan Location: USA Posts: 2,444	Had to do it! And it’s even more impressive in person. Thanks for the encouragement, folks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 April 2022, 03:55 AM	#23
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	Congrats! Awesome choice man, it’s a great addition to any collection. Now I will be the one to ask the question on everyone’s mind….how did you get one so quick? Haha __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

7 April 2022, 06:42 AM	#25
AG23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Al Location: Australia Posts: 339	Sensational- congratulations

7 April 2022, 07:08 AM	#26
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,605	Great choice!

8 April 2022, 05:27 AM	#29
Jabs2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: USA Posts: 40	Beautiful watch, you couldn't have gone wrong either way! Love the strap too!

8 April 2022, 09:26 AM	#30
Demonoid 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Logan Location: USA Posts: 2,444	Thanks, guys. Second day with it and I love everything about it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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