Okay, so I’ve been eyeing the Patek Philippe Nautilus with the blue dial for a while now. It’s just such a classic, you know? Anyway, I finally decided to go for it, and let me tell you, it wasn’t as easy as just walking into a store and picking one up.
First off, I did some digging online. I found out that Patek Philippe had actually stopped making the blue dial version for a bit. Naturally, that made me want it even more! I started looking at prices, and yeah, they’re up there. I saw some listings for pre-owned ones going for over $100,000! Crazy, right?
So, I figured my best bet was to try and get on the official waiting list. I went to the Patek Philippe website and filled out their form. It was pretty straightforward, just basic info and stuff. But from what I’ve heard, these waiting lists can be seriously long. Like, years long.
While I was waiting, I kept checking out the details of the watch. One thing I learned is how to spot a real one. Apparently, on the back of a genuine Patek Philippe, there’s a hallmark that shows the purity of the metal. For the gold ones, it should say “750,” which means it’s 18k gold. And for platinum, it’s “950,” meaning 95% pure platinum. Good to know, right? You gotta watch out for fakes with these kinds of things.
Waiting Game
- Filled out the form on the Patek website.
- Started researching how to authenticate a real one.
- Checked out the hallmarks – “750” for gold, “950” for platinum.
Now, it’s just a matter of playing the waiting game. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I hear back from them sooner rather than later. I’m pretty excited to finally get my hands on this watch. It’s a grail for me, for sure. I’ll definitely keep you guys updated on how it goes!
