Well, let me tell you about this Patek Philippe thing. It’s called the Calatrava 5226G-001, or somethin’ like that. Fancy name, huh? They say it’s a remake, a new take on somethin’ old. They call it classic style, must be for them rich folks, I reckon.
This watch, it’s made of white gold. Not the kinda gold color you see, it is white gold, they say is expensive. They say it’s all about that “watchmaking perfection.” Whatever that means. Sounds mighty complicated to me. Just tell me if it tells the time right, that’s all I need to know!
They say you gotta look on the back of it. They say is some special mark on it, hallmark, yes, that’s the word. There’s a number there, like “750” or “950”. Means it’s real gold or somethin’ called platinum, even more fancy, I guess. If you see that, it’s the real deal, they say. So you can check the quality of this watch.
- This Patek Philippe Calatrava is expensive, you know?
- They say it’s almost 40,000 dollars!
- Can you believe that?
- For a watch!
- What a world we live in.
They say it’s 40 mm big. And not too thick, neither. 8.53 mm. Whatever that means. Just looks like a regular watch to me, but what do I know? I just use it to tell time, not to measure, haha. It has date on it, date is useful. And they make the Calatrava look different, I heard. You can get the beige strap, is it calfskin? Oh my, this word is so difficult.
Some folks, they wait a long time for these watches. Years, even! Up to 8 years for one called the Nautilus. Imagine waitin’ that long for a watch. I’d rather spend my time doin’ somethin’ useful, not just waiting around. My time is more valuable than that!
Now, is this Patek Philippe Calatrava worth it? Well, that’s up to you, I suppose. If you got the money to burn, and you like fancy things, maybe. It’s a status symbol, whatever that means. Means you’re rich, I guess. But for me? I don’t need a fancy watch to tell me what time it is. The old one is good enough for me. This new Calatrava is not for everyday wear, so expensive, you know?
They say this 5226G, it’s got some special hands, somethin’ called syringe hands. And the face, the dial they call it, it’s all textured. Looks kinda rough, like an old road. They say it’s vintage. Means old, but in a good way, I think. This Patek Philippe 5226G-001 Calatrava is a new style. Oh, they always have new styles.
They made this watch this year, 2022. Or maybe is 2024, I don’t remember. At some fancy watch show. Watches and Wonders, they called it. Like it’s a magic show, but with watches. Rich people things, I tell ya.
They’re always tryin’ to make these Calatrava watches more lively, whatever that means. Addin’ new things, changin’ stuff up. Keepin’ things fresh, they say. Like they’re bakin’ a cake or somethin’. But it’s a watch! It’s a classic style watch, they said. But they make it different every time, I don’t understand.
This watch, the Patek Philippe 5226G-001, it is a full set they say. It is the latest one, the newest one. I don’t know what that means, but it is new. So, if you are rich, maybe you can buy it. If you have extra money.
So there you have it. That’s all I know about this Patek Philippe Calatrava 5226G-001. It’s a fancy watch, for fancy people, with fancy names and fancy prices. Me? I’ll stick to my old watch. It tells the time just fine, and that’s all that matters. You know, I don’t care about those.
Click to consult