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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. :)
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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?
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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.
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Salmon for me
I keep waiting for them to start taking orders again
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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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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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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Here's the time I was able to try it on. My wrist is approx 6.70 in.
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Salmon
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Salmon. When I think of this watch, I think salmon. Of course, both are amazing, but forced to choose...salmon all the way
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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.
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Silver in this showdown.
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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? :)
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Grey all the way
On this day u gotta go grey Say hey go grey Can’t think of a rhyme for salmon |
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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.
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Selling my salmon
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Had to do it!
And it’s even more impressive in person. Thanks for the encouragement, folks ![]() ![]() ![]() Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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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
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Sensational- congratulations
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Great choice!
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Beautiful watch, you couldn't have gone wrong either way! Love the strap too!
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Thanks, guys. Second day with it and I love everything about it.
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