Okay, so I’ve been eyeing this Patek Philippe Gondolo 4962/200R-001 watch for a while now. It’s a real looker, you know? I saw it first on one of those fancy watch-selling websites, it seems like a lot of folks are selling it and the prices are all over the place. But I wanted to get a better deal, and maybe even find one that was brand spanking new. I also saw this watch is 28mm and is Rose Gold, which I think makes it stand out. And the strap is a brown color that looks super classy.
So, I started digging. I looked at a bunch of different places online where people buy and sell these kinds of watches. A lot of them were used, which is fine, but I really wanted a new one with the original box and papers, you know, the whole shebang. It’s supposed to be new in 2023, so it is the latest model.
- First, I went to a few of the big-name watch sites.
- Then, I checked out some forums where watch nerds like me hang out.
- I even looked at some online auction places, just to see what was out there.
I saw that the official retail price is around $41,710, which is way too much for me. I also saw some folks were trying to sell them second hand, and the lowest price I could find was about $28. I wasn’t in a huge rush, so I decided to play the waiting game. I set up some alerts on a few different sites, so I’d get an email if a new one popped up that was in my price range.
Finally Got It!
After a few weeks of waiting, I finally got an alert! A brand new Patek Philippe Gondolo 4962/200R-001, with the box and papers, in the Czech Republic of all places! And the price? Way, way lower than retail. I contacted the seller right away, asked a bunch of questions, and made sure everything was legit. After a little back and forth, we agreed on a price. I sent the money, and a few days later, the watch arrived at my door.
It was even more beautiful in person than in the pictures. It has a rectangle case with a floral dial, a brown strap, and Arabic Hour markers. It is using a quartz movement and it is a solid case back. I felt like a million bucks wearing it. And the best part? I saved a ton of money by doing my research and being patient.
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