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Specification
Grönefeld1941 Remontoire Constant Force RG
TUDORPelagos FXD GMT
Reference
Not specified
M2542G267NU-0002
Winding
Manual winding
Automatic winding
Calibre
G-05
MT5652-U
Diameter
39.5 mm
42 mm
Size / thickness
39.5 × 10.5 mm
42 × 12.7 mm
Power reserve
35 hours
65 h
Case material
18K 5N red gold
Grade 2 titanium; grade 5 back; 42 × 12.7 mm
Functions
Not stated in the review
Not stated in the review
Crystal
Not stated in the review
Not stated in the review
Water resistance
3 atm / 30 m
200 m
Price and market
Not stated in the review
Not stated in the review
Grönefeld · 1941 Remontoire Constant Force RG
Strengths
A compelling reason to follow independent watchmakers: the 1941 Remontoire has an individual character in both energy delivery and the finishing of its steel bridges. Compact proportions let all that engineering remain part of a classical watch.
Things to consider
Its 35-hour reserve calls for daily winding, and water resistance is 30 m. Grönefeld had paused new orders when checked; availability of a particular example needs separate confirmation.
A compelling travel GMT for those already happy with textile and fixed bars. Its strongest argument is the independent local hour hand, rather than the aviation insignia.
Things to consider
Fixed bars rule out conventional two-piece straps and a standard bracelet. The bidirectional 24-hour scale does not replace a diver’s minute bezel.
