This here, it’s about that fancy watch, you know? That Patek Philippe thing. They call it the Calatrava 6007G-011. Big, long name for a watch, I tell ya. Sounds like something them city folk would wear. But it’s all the rage, I hear. Lots of folks talking ’bout it, wanting to get their hands on one.
So, this watch, they say it’s a real looker. I seen a picture. Black face, shiny numbers. Looks kinda like that old clock we had in the parlor, only smaller, and you wear it on your wrist. And it’s got a strap, black too, made of calfskin. That’s what them fancy folks say anyway. Sounds like a waste to me, using good leather for a watch, but what do I know? I’m just an old woman. This Patek Philippe Calatrava is a hot potato.
They say it’s got this thing inside, a “movement.” Makes it tick real precise, like. I don’t know much about that. My old watch, it worked just fine. But folks are willing to wait a long time for it. The store that sells it is Patek Philippe, I think, some official store. They call it “flagship” store. A lot of waiting time. They say you gotta wait almost a year! Nine months, maybe more. Just for a watch! Back in my day, you wanted a watch, you went and bought one. Now you gotta wait. Times sure have changed.
And the price! Don’t even get me started. It costs more than my whole house, probably. I heard some folks say it’s a good “investment.” Like buying land, but smaller. I don’t get it. But they say these Patek Philippe things, they hold their value. Like gold, but shinier, I guess. You can sell it for more later, if you want. Some kind called Nautilus and Aquanaut, and this here Calatrava. They all hot property, I hear. Some number like 5711, very hot.
This Calatrava 6007G-011, big number. It’s got some history. Some old company made it. From way back, 1839, they say. That’s a long time ago. Longer than I been alive, that’s for sure. They been making these fancy watches for ages, it seems. And people still want ’em. Must be something to it, I reckon. Patek Philippe is so famous.
- This watch, it’s round. Like a pie.
- They say it’s “elegant.” Means fancy, I think.
- Simple, too. Not all cluttered up with stuff.
- They say it’s “timeless.” Means it won’t go out of style, I guess. Like my old dress. Still good after all these years.
Some other fancy words they use. “Luminescent coating.” Means the hands glow in the dark, I think. So you can see the time even when it’s pitch black. Like when the power goes out. That’s handy, I suppose. And “white gold.” Not like regular gold, I guess. Must be even fancier. This Patek Philippe Calatrava 6007G-011 is really something. I don’t know.
They got this other one, too. Nautilus, they call it. 5811, or something like that. That one’s real popular. Everybody wants that one. I don’t know much about it. I don’t know why it is so hot, but I heard a lot about it. 40mm, that’s what they said, but I don’t know what it is. Patek Philippe is so good, I think. They say it’s a big deal. Just like this Calatrava, but maybe even more so. These young folks, they love their fancy watches. I remember a time when a watch was just for telling time. Now it’s a status symbol, or something. Like wearing your money on your wrist.
So, this Patek Philippe Calatrava 6007G-011, that’s the one everyone’s talking about now. And that official store, it is crowded. Big number, fancy watch, long wait. If you got the money, and the patience, I guess it’s worth it. But me, I’ll stick to my old watch. It tells the time just fine. And it didn’t cost me an arm and a leg. Or a year of waiting. This Patek Philippe Calatrava is so expensive, right? I don’t know how can people afford it.
These rich folks, they always finding new ways to spend their money. Watches, cars, houses. Me, I’m happy with what I got. A roof over my head, food on the table, and good company. That’s all that matters, really. Ain’t no fancy watch gonna change that. But hey, if you got the money to burn, and you want a fancy watch, then more power to you. Just don’t come crying to me when you can’t afford your groceries ’cause you spent all your money on a Patek Philippe.
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