Alright, guys, so I’ve been eyeing this Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5320G-011 for a while now. You know, the one with the classic style. It’s a beauty, no doubt. But man, the price tag on these things! I thought it’s not gonna be worth it, and I can’t be spending that much money just for a watch. So, I decided to look for a replica first. First, I went to our local market, and I couldn’t find what I was looking for. I can see some that are almost the same, but the details are so off. After that, I decided to look online.
I started digging around for a replica that wouldn’t break the bank but still looked the part. I mean, this watch is supposed to have a perpetual calendar, which is pretty neat, and a rose-gilt opaline dial. Fancy, right? Plus, it’s got this 18k white gold case that’s 40mm in diameter and just over 11mm thick. That’s the kind of detail I was after in a replica, too.
So, I hit up all the usual spots online, comparing what I could find. I was looking for keywords like “Patek Philippe,” “Grand Complications,” “5320G-011,” “perpetual calendar,” and “18k white gold.” I found some that are around $70k to $80k, I mean, who would spend that much money on a watch? It’s crazy! After looking for a while, I found a bunch of sites that claimed to have “never worn” versions with “all papers and packaging.” I just wanted the watch, not the papers, but okay. They even had pictures of the watch, and the details are so good! After a few days of consideration, I ordered one online.
- I was mainly looking at the dial and the case. I wanted that rose-gilt look and the white gold to be on point.
- Checked out the size too, to make sure it was close to the 40mm diameter and 11.13mm height of the original.
- Made sure the replica had a perpetual calendar feature that at least looked like it worked.
After a few weeks of waiting, the watch finally arrived. It’s pretty good, I’m not going to lie. The weight feels right, and it looks stunning on my wrist. The dial is almost spot-on, and the case has that nice, sleek look I wanted. Sure, it’s not the real deal, but for the price, I’m pretty happy with it.
Final Thoughts
In the end, I got myself a pretty decent replica of the Patek Philippe 5320G-011. It’s got the look and feel of the original, without costing me a fortune. I wear it all the time now, and honestly, most people can’t even tell it’s not the real thing. It’s a great conversation starter, and I get to enjoy the classic style of a Patek Philippe without any of the guilt. Mission accomplished, I’d say!
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