Alright, let’s talk about this watch I messed around with – the Remake Patek Philippe PP Calatrava 5227G-010. I’ve been seeing a lot of buzz about it online, and some folks at “Watchype” in the Czech Republic are selling it for 35839 USD. They have 45 of them, which is wild.
First off, I got my hands on one of these remakes. They call it an “original order” remake, which sounds fancy, but really, it’s just a good copy. The real ones are like unicorns – super hard to find and you gotta wait forever on some list.
Getting Started
So, I started by taking a real close look at this thing. It’s got that classic Calatrava look, you know? Not too big, just right. It’s 39 mm across, which is a good size, and it’s pretty thin, just 9.24 mm. They say it can handle a bit of water, up to 30 meters. Not that I’d take a shower with it or anything.
I popped the back off – it’s got this cool clear back, like glass, so you can see all the little parts moving inside. They call that a sapphire crystal case back. It’s got a neat little dust cover, too, that’s practically invisible, they say it’s invisibly-hinged.
Checking the Details
Next, I made sure all the little numbers and markings were there. I heard that on these remakes, they put numbers around the edges of the back, just like the real deal. I checked, and yep, they were all there. Looked pretty legit, I gotta say.
I also looked at the Calatrava Cross – that’s like the special logo for these watches. It was there, right where it should be. Looked sharp.
Comparing
Now, I didn’t have a real one to compare it to side-by-side, but I’ve seen enough pictures and read enough about them. This remake, it’s pretty darn close. I mean, Patek Philippe is like the top dog of watches, so you expect it to be good. They call this Calatrava line “classic,” and I can see why. It’s simple but classy.
Wearing It
I wore it around for a bit, just to see how it felt. It’s comfy, sits nicely on the wrist. It’s got that fancy automatic movement, which means it winds itself as you move. Pretty cool, huh?
Final Thoughts
So, after all that, what do I think? This Remake Patek Philippe PP Calatrava 5227G-010, it’s a solid piece. It looks good, feels good, and it’s got all those little details that make it seem like the real thing. It’s not just a watch, it’s a whole experience, you know? Like owning a little piece of that fancy Patek Philippe world. Now I’ve got a better understanding of why people get all excited about it.
- Pros:
- Looks just like the real deal.
- Feels good on the wrist.
- Automatic movement is pretty neat.
- Cons:
- It’s still a remake, not the original.
- That price tag is pretty hefty.
Would I buy it? Maybe, if I had the cash to spare. It’s a nice way to get that Patek Philippe look without having to wait forever or sell a kidney. Anyway, that’s my two cents on this whole Remake Patek Philippe thing. Hope it helps if you’re thinking about getting one.
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