This Patek Philippe, that Calatrava 5088/100P-001, you know, it’s somethin’ else. Heard folks talkin’ ’bout it down at the market. They say it’s a remake, a real fancy one. Costs more than my old house, I reckon!
They say this Patek Philippe Calatrava, it’s for rich folks. Not for the likes of us, no sir. But I got to lookin’ at pictures of it, and it sure is purty. Shiny and black, like a crow’s wing in the sun. They put all sorts of fancy swirls and designs on it. They call it “volutes and arabesques.”
Why’s it so expensive, you ask?
Well, they say it’s made of platinum. That’s some kind of special metal, I guess. And the way they make it, all by hand, that takes time. Lots of it. And they say that Patek Philippe, they’re the best at makin’ these things. The price is high, so high. Someone said it is over one hundred thousand dollars! But on the second-hand market, it is a little cheaper, like eighty thousand dollars. That is still a big fortune for me. If you want to buy it from the secondary market dealer, you will need to pay more money. As I know, it is 6% more. Oh, that is too complicated.
- It’s made of platinum, a real fancy metal.
- It’s all handmade, every little bit.
- Patek Philippe is the best at making these watches.
- The 5088/100P is a current production model. So you can buy it right now.
Now, I wouldn’t know what to do with a watch like that. Probably be scared to even touch it! But I can see why folks like ’em. They’re like little pieces of art, I suppose. My neighbor, old man Johnson, he’s got a whole bunch of watches. He tried to show them to me. I cannot remember these complicated models. They are all look the same. But I am sure that they are very expensive. He always tells me that Patek Philippe watches are very good. Now I know what he said is true.
Is this Patek Philippe Calatrava worth it?
I don’t know. This Calatrava watch is very expensive. This is not for me. If you’re a fancy city person, maybe. If you got money to burn, then sure. It’s like buyin’ a fancy horse, I reckon. You gotta know how to take care of it. And you gotta have a place to keep it. And you gotta have the money to buy it in the first place! If you like this watch, and you have money, and you plan to use it, then you can buy it. Otherwise, it is not worth it.
Some people want to buy a Patek Philippe watch. I heard that they went to the PP boutique and tried on a 5227J. I guess it is a golden watch. But I think this 5088/100P, it’s a bit much, even for them fancy folks. It’s like wearin’ a crown on your wrist. Too much, if you ask me. But hey, what do I know? I’m just a simple person who likes simple things.
They got all sorts of these Calatrava watches, you know. Different ones, with different things on ’em. Some got numbers, some got lines, some got nothin’ at all. This one, the 5088/100P, it’s got that black dial. Makes it look real dark and mysterious. Like a night sky with no stars. A person told me that the 5000 Calatrava series is an important predecessor. I do not know what it means. Is that means this series of watches are very expensive?
Patek Philippe Watches Are Good
I heard some folks talkin’ ’bout old Patek Philippe watches. They call ’em “vintage.” Like old furniture, I guess. They are old and valuable. They say these old ones are special, hard to find. And they cost a lot of money, too. But many people love them, and want to have one. These watches are very good, even they are old.
This Patek Philippe Calatrava 5088/100P-001, it’s somethin’ else, that’s for sure. It is very beautiful. But too fancy for me. But if you like that sort of thing, and you got the money, well, then I guess it’s worth it. Just don’t come cryin’ to me when you scratch it! You’ll need a whole lot of butter to fix that!
I reckon that’s all I got to say about this watch. It’s a pretty thing, but it ain’t for me. I’ll stick to my old clock on the wall. It tells the time just fine, and it don’t cost a fortune. And I don’t have to worry about scratchin’ it or losin’ it. That’s the kind of time I like to keep.
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