So, I’ve been eyeing this Patek Philippe Calatrava 5088/100P-001 for a while now. You know, the one with the fancy engraving and the black enamel dial? Well, not the real deal, of course. I’m talking about a remake.
First, I started poking around online. I typed in stuff like “Remake Patek Philippe Calatrava 5088/100P-001 online store” and “Remake Patek Philippe Calatrava 5088/100P-001 where to buy”. Honestly, it felt like trying to find a needle in a haystack, but I did come across a few places that were selling them. These places, they’re calling themselves “official flagship stores” or whatever, but you know how it is with the internet.
This 5088/100P-001, it’s a whole different beast. I did some digging, read a bunch of stuff online, and even found a guide specifically for buying remake Pateks. It’s a remake, after all, so you gotta be careful. Some of these websites looked pretty legit, with all the details about the watch. You know, stuff like:
- 38 mm platinum case
- 8.3 mm thick
- Sapphire-crystal back
- Hand-engraved dial with black enamel
- Caliber 240 ultra-thin self-winding movement
- Approximately 48 hours of power reserve
I even found some being sold on these big online marketplaces, you know the ones. They had all sorts of info, like the year of production (they’re saying 2024, brand new!), original box, original papers, the whole shebang. Some were even listed as being from the United States. I mean, it makes you wonder, right?
Anyway, I finally decided to just go for it. I picked a seller that seemed okay, based on the info they provided and some reviews I found. It wasn’t easy, to be honest. There’s always that little voice in your head going, “Is this a good idea?” But hey, you only live once, right?
So, I placed the order. Now, it’s just a waiting game. I’ll let you guys know how it turns out when the watch arrives. Fingers crossed it looks as good in person as it does in the pictures!
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