This watch, you know, it’s called Patek Philippe, yeah, that’s the name. Big name, I heard. They say it’s a good one. This one, they call it Calatrava 5227G-010, that’s a mouthful, ain’t it? It’s one of them fancy watches, all shiny and pretty. I saw a picture, it’s got a black face, real dark like the night sky. And the shiny part around it, they say it’s white gold. Must be expensive, that white gold. Not like the gold I used to know, which is yellow. This one is a remake, they are trying to copy the old ones, I guess.
They say this Calatrava, it’s a classic style. Means it’s been around a long time, like them old songs my grandma used to sing. They don’t go out of style, those songs, and neither does this watch, I reckon. It looks simple, not all them little dials and buttons. Just tells the time, plain and simple, like it should be.
This 5227G-010, it’s got a black dial. I already said that, didn’t I? My memory ain’t what it used to be. But yeah, black dial, and it’s got these silver things, they call them “baton numerals,” to show the time. Sounds fancy, “baton numerals.” Just means the numbers, I guess. They use numbers from 1 to 12, just like the clock at the church.
- This thing, it’s 39mm. That’s the size, they say. Not too big, not too small. Just right for a wrist, I suppose.
- It’s made of white gold, the whole thing around the black face. 18ct, they call it. Don’t ask me what that means.
- And the strap, it’s black leather. Looks like that alligator skin, you know? Fancy stuff.
Now, I heard you gotta wait a long time to get one of these Patek Philippe Calatrava watches. Like waiting for the rain in a dry summer. They say 9 months, maybe a year. That’s a long time to wait for a watch, ain’t it? But I guess if it’s that good, it’s worth the wait. And it is automatic, that means it runs without battery, just by the movement of your body. I don’t know how it works, magic I guess.
This here Calatrava 5227G-010, I heard it’s a good investment. Like buying land, you know? It keeps its value, maybe even goes up. So, if you got the money, it might be a good thing to buy. Not like them cheap watches that break after a year. I don’t know, it is just what I heard.
They say this kind of watch, the Patek Philippe, it’s hard to find a good one, a mechanical one they call it, for cheap. And a dress watch, that is for dressing up fancy. They say it’s even harder, especially one simple like this Calatrava. People always want it, I guess.
They call this one an “Officer’s Style” caseback. Sounds important, like a general or something. It means you can open the back and see the inside, all them little gears and things working. Like a little machine, ticking away. They say it’s got a “sapphire caseback.” Sapphire, that’s a pretty stone, ain’t it? Must be tough, to protect all them little parts inside.
This automatic caliber 324 S C, it is what makes the watch work. And it is inside this 5227g Calatrava. You know, like the engine in a car. I don’t understand these things, but it sure sounds complicated.
This Patek 5227g 010, it costs a lot of money, they said more than $40,000. I almost choked on my coffee when I heard that! And some people even sell it used for like $26,000! For a watch! It’s more than my whole house is worth, I reckon. But hey, if you got the money, and you want a fancy watch, this might be the one for you.
I saw this one, it has a black leather strap. They say it’s alligator. Imagine that, a watch strap made from an alligator! And the dial, the face of the watch, it’s black. Real black, like the bottom of a well. And the hands, the things that point to the time, they’re white. They call them “dauphine-style.” I don’t know what that means, but they sure look fancy. And it has those little lines to mark the minutes. They call them “minute markers.” Makes sense, I guess. This one is a Patek Philippe, just like that 5227g 010 one, expensive and fancy.
Well, that’s all I know about this Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227G-010 watch. It’s a fancy watch, for fancy folks, I guess. Me, I’m happy with my old watch. It tells the time, and that’s all I need. But if you want something special, something that’s a classic, something that’s an investment, then maybe this is the watch for you. Just be prepared to wait, and be prepared to pay a pretty penny for it, that’s for sure. This remake is just like the old one, they say. I guess it is good, just like the old days.
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