This here, it’s about that fancy watch, the Remake Patek Philippe PP Calatrava 5227R-001, the one they sell in them fancy shops. They call it a “Specialty Stores” kind of thing. Well, I seen pictures, and it looks shiny enough, I guess.
This Patek Philippe, they say it’s special. I don’t know ’bout all that, but I heard folks talkin’ about it. Said it’s got some newfangled stuff inside. They call it a “Calatrava 5227R-001”. What that is, Lord only knows, but seems important to them rich folks.
Now, this here watch, it ain’t too big, ain’t too small. They say it’s 39 mm ‘cross, which don’t mean much to me. Just means it fits on your wrist, I reckon. And it ain’t too thick neither, 9.24 mm. That’s like… well, it ain’t like a pancake, that’s for sure. More like a couple of them silver dollars stacked up, maybe. It ain’t gonna weigh your arm down, I tell ya that much. It used to be smaller, 37mm, but they made it bigger now. Some folks worried it would be too bulky, but from what I hear, it ain’t.
- 39 mm wide, that’s what they say.
- 9.24 mm thick. Not too chunky.
- Used to be smaller, but they upped it a bit.
And you can get it wet, kinda. Up to 30 meters, whatever that means. Don’t go swimmin’ with it, I reckon, but a little rain ain’t gonna hurt it none. They say it’s “water-resistant,” which I guess means it can handle a splash or two.
They made a big fuss ’bout the back of this here watch. Got some clear stuff, “sapphire crystal” they call it. Fancy, huh? You can see all the little doohickeys movin’ around inside. And it’s got a cover, like a little door, that keeps the dust out. They say it’s “invisibly-hinged,” which means you can’t see the hinge, I suppose. Smart, them watchmakers.
Now, this part is where it gets real confusing. The insides, they call it the “Cal. 30-255.” Got 27 jewels in there. Jewels! Can you believe it? Not the kind you wear on your finger, though. These are little bitty things that help the watch work, I guess. This “Cal. 30-255” thing is 30.4 mm across and 2.55 mm thick. Lots of numbers, ain’t it? Just means it’s a small, complicated little machine.
- “Cal. 30-255” is the engine, or so they call it.
- 27 jewels inside.
- It’s small, 30.4mm wide and only 2.55mm thick.
They say it goes “tick-tock” real fast, 28,800 times an hour. “VPH” they call it. Don’t ask me what that stands for. Just means it’s movin’ fast in there. And it’ll keep tickin’ for a good long while, at least 66 hours. They call that the “power reserve.” Imagine that, a watch with a reserve! Like it’s savin’ up its energy.
And it’s got this thing called a “Gyromax balance.” Sounds like somethin’ out of a science fiction picture show, don’t it? I don’t rightly know what it does, but I reckon it keeps the time accurate. That’s what them rich folks are payin’ for, ain’t it? Accurate time. The Patek Philippe PP Calatrava is supposed to be a very accurate watch.
This Patek Philippe PP Calatrava 5227R-001, it’s a hand-wound watch. Means you gotta wind it up yourself. Ain’t no batteries in this one. You gotta twist a little knob on the side, and that’s what makes it go. Old fashioned, but I guess that’s part of the charm.
So, there you have it. That’s all I know ’bout this Remake Patek Philippe PP Calatrava 5227R-001 Specialty Stores watch. It’s a fancy thing, for sure. Lots of numbers and special names for all the parts. Probably costs a pretty penny, too. But hey, if you got the money, and you want a watch that’s all gussied up, then this might be the one for you. Just remember to keep it wound!
I heard tell some folks like these kinds of watches because they’re special, like a collectible thing. They say this Patek Philippe is one of them. I don’t know nothin’ about collectin’ watches. I got my old clock on the wall, and that’s good enough for me. But to each their own, I always say.
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