Okay, so I’ve been eyeing the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227R-001 for a while now. It’s a classic, you know? I finally decided to go for it.
First, I started digging around online to get a feel for the prices. I checked out a bunch of different sites. Found some listings for around $30,000, some even going up to $44,000! Crazy, right?
After all that searching, I called up a few dealers, just to see what they had in stock and what kind of deals they could offer. Most places didn’t have it on hand, but they said they could order it.
Then, I hit up a local authorized dealer. Walked right in, and there it was, the 5227R-001, shining under the lights. It’s a beauty, 39mm, rose gold, really clean and simple.
I tried it on, and man, it felt good. The leather strap was super comfortable. We talked numbers, and after a bit of back and forth, we settled on a price that I was happy with. They even threw in a free watch winder!
Next, I filled out all the paperwork, which took forever. Paid, and then the waiting game began. The dealer said it would take a few weeks to get everything processed and the watch officially transferred to me.
Finally, the day came. I picked up my new Calatrava. It came in a beautiful wooden box with all the original papers and everything.
Unboxing
I carefully opened the box and there it was. Perfect condition. I strapped it on my wrist, and it felt even better than I remembered. It’s a pretty simple watch face, and that’s what I was looking for. The 39mm size is just right for my wrist, not too big, not too small. It is a really classic watch, and it is just what I wanted.
The dealer told me that its movement is made up of 212 parts and 30 jewels. They said that the movement is only 3.3mm thick, and that makes the watch 8.08mm thick overall, which is pretty slim for an automatic watch. They also mentioned that many vintage Calatrava watches are super collectible. It made me feel good to hear that I got a good watch.
Now, I wear it every day, and I love it. It’s a timeless piece that I’ll probably have for the rest of my life. Totally worth the money and the wait!
- Searched online for prices and availability.
- Contacted several dealers to inquire about inventory and pricing.
- Visited a local authorized dealer to see the watch in person.
- Negotiated the price and finalized the purchase.
- Completed the necessary paperwork.
- Waited for the watch to be ready for pickup.
- Collected the watch from the dealer.
- Unboxed the watch and inspected its details.
- Began wearing the watch and enjoying its features.
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