Today, I wanted to share my experience with getting a remake of the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227R-001. You know, that super classy watch that’s way out of my budget normally? Yeah, that one.
So, first off, I started digging around. This watch, the Calatrava 5227R-001, it’s a big deal in the watch world. It’s got that clean, simple look that just screams “expensive.” But, let’s be real, a brand new one is like 40,000 bucks, and even a used one can set you back 32,000. Not exactly pocket change.
That’s when I decided to look into remakes. I mean, I love the style, but I wasn’t about to sell my car for it. I started searching for the best place to get a good quality remake. It was a real challenge to find this remake watch, because most of them looked so fake.
I finally found a place that seemed legit, they had a lot of other watches, not just this one. The order process was easy, I just had to create an account, and put it in my shopping cart, then I checked out. They also had a bunch of different ways to pay, which is cool. And after a week, they sent me an email saying it was on its way. I was super excited!
When the watch finally arrived, I was pretty impressed. It’s got a good weight to it, feels solid. This remake is 39 mm across and 9.24 mm thick, just like the real one. It’s even supposed to be water-resistant up to 30 meters, not that I’m planning to go diving with it.
- Case diameter: 39 mm
- Height: 9.24 mm
- Water-resistant: up to 30 m
The best part? It looks really, really close to the original. It’s got that shiny gold look, and the leather strap feels nice. It even has that cool little dust cover on the back, which is a neat touch. I wore it out to dinner with my friend, and even he was fooled. Of course, I told him it was a remake, I am not trying to scam anybody.
It’s self-winding, so I don’t have to mess with winding it up all the time. And it’s got a shock absorber, which is good because I’m kind of clumsy.
Overall, I’m really happy with this purchase. It’s a great way to get that classic Patek Philippe look without, you know, going broke. I am not sure why these remakes are so popular, maybe some people collect them.
So, if you’re like me and love the look of the Calatrava 5227R-001 but don’t have a millionaire’s bank account, a remake might be the way to go. Just make sure to do your research and find a reputable place that makes a decent quality watch!