Okay, so, I’ve been wanting to get my hands on a Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227G-010 for a while now. You know, the one with the white gold case and that slick black dial? Yeah, that’s the one. Finally, I decided to just go for it.
First things first, I started doing some digging. I mean, you don’t just walk into a store and drop that kind of cash without knowing what you’re getting into, right? So, I hit up the usual spots, online forums, watch blogs, you name it. I found out this bad boy has a 39mm case diameter, which is perfect for my wrist, and it’s pretty slim too, at just about 9.24mm thick.
Next, I started hunting for prices. I checked out some online watch marketplaces and saw the prices were around $28,000-30,000, but of course those prices are kind of all over the place.
Then came the fun part – actually trying to find one. I didn’t want to just buy it online, I wanted to see it in person, feel the weight, you know? So, I called up a few authorized dealers. It took a few calls, but eventually, I found one that had the 5227G-010 in stock.
I went down to the store, heart pounding a little, I’m not gonna lie. And there it was, in the display case. The black lacquered dial with those applied gold markers looked even better in person. And the white gold case? Forget about it, gorgeous. They also had an automatic ladies’ watch, 7200R-001, and I have to say it looked really attractive. It’s 39mm wide and 9.24mm high, which is a little smaller, so cute.
The salesperson, a real nice guy, took it out and let me try it on. Man, it felt amazing. The black alligator strap was super comfortable, and the watch itself just had this presence. It features a 39mm case in white gold, which is paired with a black lacquered dial with applied markers and a faceted date window. The movement, caliber 324 S C.
After trying it on, admiring it from every angle, and asking a bunch of questions, I knew I had to have it. It wasn’t a tough decision. This is called a “striking automatic date black dial watch” in an ad.
So, I pulled the trigger. It features a 39mm case in white gold, which is paired with a black lacquered dial with applied markers and a faceted date window. The movement, caliber 324 S C. We went through the paperwork, and I walked out of there with a Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227G-010 on my wrist.
Here’s the breakdown:
- Model: Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227G-010
- Case: 39mm, 18kt White Gold
- Dial: Black Lacquered
- Strap: Black Alligator Leather
- Movement: Automatic, they call it “caliber 324 S C”
It’s been a few days now, and I’m still over the moon. This watch is everything I hoped it would be and more. It’s a classic, timeless piece, and I know I’ll be wearing it for years to come.
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