Alright, so I’ve been eyeing this Patek Philippe Gondolo 7042/100R-010 for a while now. You know, the one with the rose gold and all those shiny diamonds. It’s a real beauty, but man, is it pricey! I finally decided to take the plunge and get one. So here’s how it all went down.
First off, I started hunting online, just to see what the damage would be. Found a few listings on some watch sites, and the prices were, well, let’s just say they weren’t exactly pocket change. I saw one going for around AU$419, which seemed like one of the better deals out there. Not bad, not bad, but still a chunk of change, you know?
Next, I started digging into the details of the watch. It’s called the Gondolo Haute Joaillerie, which sounds fancy as hell. The reference number is 7042/100R-010, and it’s got a 31mm case. From what I gathered, it’s a mechanical watch, which is pretty cool. No batteries, just good old-fashioned gears and stuff.
Then came the tricky part – making sure I wasn’t getting ripped off with a fake. I learned that you gotta check the back of the watch for these special marks called hallmarks. For real Patek Philippe watches, they stamp “750” on the gold ones, which means it’s 18k gold. If it were platinum, they’d stamp “950” on it. Good to know, right? You don’t want to be dropping that kind of cash on something that’s not the real deal.
With all this info, I finally felt ready to pull the trigger. I went through a verified dealer this time, ’cause, you know, peace of mind and all that. Negotiated a bit, got them down to a price I could live with, and boom, the order was placed.
Waiting for it to arrive was torture, I’m not gonna lie. But when that package finally showed up, oh boy, it was worth it. Unboxing it was like, well, you can imagine. Seeing that rose gold and those diamonds in person was something else. It’s even more stunning than the pictures, to be honest.
- Step 1: Scoured the internet for prices and listings.
- Step 2: Learned about the watch details – Gondolo Haute Joaillerie, ref. 7042/100R-010, 31mm, mechanical.
- Step 3: Researched how to spot a fake – hallmarks “750” for 18k gold.
- Step 4: Purchased from a reputable source.
- Step 5: Patiently waited for the watch to arrive and it finally did.
- Step 6: I was blown away by how beautiful it was in person.
So yeah, that’s my little adventure in getting my hands on this Patek Philippe Gondolo. It’s definitely a splurge, but I’m telling you, I don’t regret it one bit. This baby is gonna be on my wrist for a long, long time.
Since 1932, I’ve been collecting watches. They’re like tiny pieces of art, right?
Any of you guys have a dream watch you’re saving up for? Let me know in the comments!
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