Okay, so, I’ve been wanting to get my hands on a Patek Philippe Calatrava 6119R-001 for a while now. You know, the rose gold one with the classic look? Yeah, that one. I finally decided to pull the trigger, and let me tell you, it was quite the experience.
First, I started my search online, just to see what was out there. I browsed through a few different websites that had listings for the watch. One listing I saw had it for $32,600. Not bad, but I wanted to see if I could find a better deal or maybe one that was “like new.”
I found another listing that said “Full set 2021” and “Like new.” It was used, but in very good condition. They even had the original box and papers, which was a huge plus for me. This was getting interesting.
Then I stumbled upon this other website. They had the watch listed as “Patek Philippe Calatrava Manual Wind 39MM 6119R.” Now, I knew this was the one I wanted. 39mm, manual wind, rose gold, it checked all the boxes. I mean, the details mentioned it had a “large 39 mm diameter,” “beautiful lugs,” and “applied pointed baton indexes.” It sounded perfect.
- Diameter: 39mm
- Height: 8.08mm
- Water-resistant: up to 30 m
- Case back: Sapphire crystal
I remember reading somewhere that it had a new manually wound movement, the 30-255 PS, with a 65-hour power reserve. I thought that was pretty cool. I was basically sold at this point.
So, I contacted the seller. We exchanged a few emails, I asked some questions, and they were super helpful. They even mentioned different delivery options, which was convenient.
After a bit of back and forth, I finally decided to go for it. I made the purchase, and let me tell you, the feeling of finally getting that watch was amazing. It arrived a few days later, and I was like a kid on Christmas morning. I opened the box, and there it was, in all its glory. The rose gold case was even more stunning in person. I immediately put it on, and it felt perfect on my wrist.
Honestly, this whole process was a bit of a rollercoaster, but it was totally worth it. Now I have this beautiful timepiece that I can wear and enjoy. I’m no expert, but I’m really happy with my purchase, and that’s all that matters, right?
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