Alright, so, I’ve been itching to get my hands on this Patek Philippe Gondolo, the 4962/200R-001 model. Man, I really wanted to get a remake version, the original order one. They say it’s just as shiny as the real deal, which costs a fortune.
I started by digging around the internet, you know, just trying to learn everything I could about this watch. Dimensions, materials, the whole shebang. Turns out, it’s 28.6 x 40.85 mm, and about 7.36 mm thick. And get this, it’s water-resistant up to 30 meters! Not that I’d go swimming with it, but it’s good to know.
Then I got to searching for the best place to buy one of these remakes. I looked at all these online stores, comparing prices, reading reviews and the quality. It was a bit of a rabbit hole, but I learned a lot about what to look for and how to avoid getting ripped off. You gotta be careful out there, lots of shady sellers.
Next, I scoured forums and these watch enthusiast groups. I asked around, got some recommendations, and even found a few folks who had bought this exact model. They gave me some solid advice on where to buy and what to expect in terms of quality. I also read about how to take care of the watch and keep it in good condition, just like any good watch should be looked after.
After all that, I finally pulled the trigger and ordered one. Let me tell you, the wait was killer! But when it finally arrived, man, it was worth it. This thing is beautiful. It looks amazing, feels great on the wrist. And I saved a ton of money compared to buying a brand new original one.
I took some photos of it and posted them on my blog. People were really impressed, I got lots of questions about where I got it and how much it cost. So, I wrote a whole post about my experience, from start to finish, to help others who might be interested in getting one too.
So, that’s my story of getting a remake Patek Philippe Gondolo 4962/200R-001. It was a bit of an adventure, but I’m really happy with how it turned out. If you’re thinking about getting one, I say go for it, but make sure you do your research first. I just wanna keep this one for myself now.
- Dimensions: 28.6 x 40.85 mm
- Height: 7.36 mm
- Water-resistant: to 30 m
Why I Love This Remake
They say the Gondolo collection was named after some fancy retailer in Rio de Janeiro, Gondolo & Labouriau. And this one, the 4962/200R-001, it’s made for those high-end jewelry stores. It’s got that classic, elegant style that I just love. And this remake, it’s pretty darn close to the original. It’s a good way to hold onto some value, like a little investment. Maybe one day I’ll pass it down to my kids, who knows.
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