Okay, so I’ve been wanting to get my hands on a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5713/1, the one with the white gold and diamonds, for a while now. It’s a discontinued model, which makes it even more desirable in my book. The thing is, these watches are like gold dust – super hard to find, especially in authorized dealers.
First, I hit up the Patek Philippe website, you know, to use their store locator. I wanted to see if any of the official stores nearby had it in stock. No luck. They had some other Nautilus models, but not the 5713/1. It’s like everyone’s after these watches, even the Calatrava was all gone. I remember thinking, “Forget the Nautilus, maybe I should just settle for something else.”
Then I decided to check out the secondary market. I mean, that’s where you find all the rare stuff, right? I started browsing through a few different websites, comparing prices. It was crazy, some of these watches were going for double, even triple their original price! The demand is insane.
- I spent hours looking at pictures of the 5713/1, reading about its features.
- You know, the sapphire crystal, the transparent case back so you can see the movement, the 40mm case size.
- I even read that all modern Patek Philippe watches use sapphire crystals.
- The rounded octagonal bezel, the porthole case construction, the embossed dial – it’s just a masterpiece.
But the prices on the secondary market were just too steep for me. I mean, I wanted the watch, but not enough to pay that much over the retail price.
So, I changed my strategy. Instead of looking for the actual watch, I started looking for a really good remake. I know, I know, some people are against remakes, but hear me out. I found a few online stores that specialized in high-quality Patek Philippe remakes. They had the Nautilus 5713/1, and the pictures looked really good. And most importantly, the printing is crisp and evenly spaced and no misspellings.
I did some more research on these remake sellers. I read reviews, compared prices, and even contacted a few of them to ask about the quality of their watches. They assured me that their remakes were top-notch, with all the details of the original. They also mentioned their watches do not have a visible tourbillon or balance wheels on the dial, just like the authentic ones.
After a lot of back and forth, I finally decided to pull the trigger. I ordered a remake of the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5713/1 from one of these specialty stores. It wasn’t cheap, but it was way more affordable than a second-hand original. Besides, those Patek is much harder to buy than Riolex.
When the watch arrived, I was blown away. It looked amazing, just like the pictures. The weight, the feel, the details – everything was on point. I’ve been wearing it for a few weeks now, and I’m really happy with it. It’s not an original, but it’s a damn good remake, and it satisfies my craving for the Nautilus 5713/1.
So, that’s my story of how I got my hands on a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5713/1 remake. It wasn’t easy, but it was definitely worth the effort.
It is a very fine 18K white gold and diamond-set automatic wristwatch. It’s not the real deal, but it’s close enough for me, and it didn’t cost me an arm and a leg. If you’re in the same boat as me, wanting a specific watch but not able to find it or afford it, maybe consider a high-quality remake. Just do your research and make sure you’re buying from a reputable seller.
I hope my experience has been helpful to some of you guys out there!
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