Okay, so, I’ve been eyeing this Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227R-001 for a while now. You know, the one with the rose gold case and that ivory dial? Yeah, that’s the one. It’s a classic, simple yet elegant. Finally, I decided to pull the trigger and get it. Here’s how it went down.
First, I started by doing some online window shopping. I checked out a bunch of different places that sell watches. You know, just to see what was out there and compare prices. I landed on this site, Chrono24, and they had a few of these 5227R-001 models. Prices were around $44,000, which seemed to be the going rate. Free shipping, too, which is always a plus.
Then, I stumbled upon some other sites, like Bob’s, and they had some pre-owned options. Saw one for 15% off, which got me thinking. Used, but in good condition, and it comes with the original box and papers. It was from 2021, so not too old. Might be worth considering to save a few bucks, right?
I also found it on eBay, of all places. New and used options there, too. Honestly, I was just browsing, trying to get a feel for the market and see if there were any sweet deals out there. You never know until you look, right?
Now, this watch, it’s a 39mm, which is a good size. Not too big, not too small. It’s got this brown alligator strap. And it’s 18K rose gold. It’s powered by a self-winding caliber 324 movement, which is pretty cool.
Anyway, I kept digging around and found some forum posts about wait times for these watches. Apparently, it can take up to a year to get one if you order it new. But since I was looking at pre-owned, that wasn’t really a concern for me. Finally, I decided to go with a certified pre-owned one from this one place. I called them up, asked a few questions, and felt good about it. It was a 2021 model, in very good condition, and came with the original box and papers, I placed the order, and waited.
A few days later, the watch arrived. I opened the box, and there it was. Man, it was even better in person than in the pictures. I put it on my wrist, and it felt perfect. I have been wearing it every day since, and I love it. I realized, it was really a good deal.
- Size: 39mm, just right.
- Case: 18K rose gold, very classy.
- Strap: Brown alligator, comfortable and stylish.
- Movement: Self-winding caliber 324, keeps good time.
So yeah, that’s my story of getting the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227R-001. It was a bit of a process, but totally worth it in the end.
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