Okay, so I’ve been eyeing this Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5320G-011 for a while now. It’s a replica, yeah, but man, it looks so good. I finally decided to pull the trigger and get it from what they call an “official flagship store”.
I did some digging around first. I mean, who doesn’t when you’re about to drop some serious cash, right? Saw a bunch of stuff about the real deal, like how it’s a perpetual calendar, how it has a salmon dial that everyone seems to love, and how it’s like, super expensive. There was some talk about an Aquanaut Ref. 5167A and Nautilus 5811/1G, but I was focused on this 5320G.
I found some price charts, and let me tell you, the original is way out of my league. But this replica? It was within reach. I browsed through a lot of options, comparing prices and looking at pictures. There’s quite a lot of different price tags for this, like $77K, $79K, or even $82K! Crazy, right?
The site I ended up on, it looked legit. They had all the details listed: hours, minutes, seconds, date, day, day/night indicator, month, moon phase, and that perpetual calendar. Looked really close to the real thing, down to the size – 40mm, 11.4mm thick, and 48.1mm from lug to lug, if you’re into that kind of thing.
- Checked out the “official flagship store” (whatever that means).
- Compared prices (a lot of them).
- Read up on the specs.
- Made sure the pictures looked good.
So, I finally ordered it. The whole process was smooth. Paid with my usual method, nothing fishy there. They even offered free shipping, which is always a plus. Now I just had to wait.
When it finally arrived, I was like a kid on Christmas morning. Tore open the packaging, and there it was. Honestly, it looked even better in person. The weight felt right, the details were on point, and that salmon dial? Killer. I even tried to find the original Patek Philippe 5711 that everyone said was a hit. But I found this one is more suitable for me.
I’ve been wearing it for a few days now, and I’m loving it. It’s a conversation starter, for sure. Some people might scoff at replicas, but for me, it’s about appreciating the design and the craftsmanship, even if it’s not the original. And for the price? Can’t beat it.
My final thought?
If you’re into watches and you’ve been eyeing this Patek Philippe 5320G-011, I’d say go for it, as long as you know what you’re getting into. It’s a great way to enjoy a beautiful design without breaking the bank.
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