Okay, so I’ve been eyeing the Patek Philippe Grand Complications 7140G-001 for a while now. It’s a stunning watch, and I finally decided to go for it. I mean, who wouldn’t want a perpetual calendar, right? This is my journey of getting my hands on this beauty.
First, I started researching about the watch. I learned it’s called the “Ladies First Perpetual Calendar,” which is pretty cool. I saw that it has a self-winding mechanical movement with a caliber 240 Q, which sounds really fancy. The reference number is 7140G-001. I also found out that it has a 35.1mm 18k white gold case. The dial, I read, is a silvery sunburst. It looked really elegant in the pictures.
Next, I looked for places to buy it. I did a lot of searching and found out that it’s available at some high-end watch stores. I noted that one store called “The Hour Glass” in Singapore had it listed. But I can’t buy it from there, I’m not in Singapore. So I continued to search the stores nearby.
After that, I started comparing the different versions. I found out that there’s a rose-gold version too, but I really liked the white-gold one better. Also I found out this white-gold case with diamond bezel, it looks more shinny, I like it better. I made up my mind to get the 7140G-001 with the diamond bezel.
Then came the hard part – actually buying it. I checked out a few stores. Finally, I found a store nearby that had it in stock and I also have a friend who can get a discount from this store. So I gave the store a call and reserved the watch, also asked my friend to make sure he can get the discount for me.
Finally, the day came to pick it up. I went to the store, saw the watch in person, and it was even more beautiful than I imagined. That silvery sunburst dial is just mesmerizing. It was a bit nerve-wracking to spend so much on a watch, but I knew I had to have it. So I bought it with my friend’s help, and with a pretty good discount, thanks to him.
Here’s a summary of what I found about the watch:
- Model: Patek Philippe Grand Complications 7140G-001
- Type: Ladies First Perpetual Calendar
- Movement: Self-winding, Caliber 240 Q
- Case: 35.1mm, 18k white gold with diamond bezel
- Dial: Silvery sunburst
- Strap: Gray alligator (based on what I saw online, but mine came with a different strap)
Getting this watch was quite an experience. I did a lot of research, compared different options, and finally found the perfect one for me. It’s a beautiful timepiece, and I’m really happy with my purchase. It’s not just a watch; it’s a piece of art that I can wear on my wrist. I’ll definitely be enjoying this watch for many years to come.
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