Alright, so let me tell you about this crazy journey I went on with the Patek 5711 Tiffany. You know, the one with that killer blue dial? Yeah, that’s the one.
It all started when I saw some posts online about this watch. I mean, I’ve always been into watches, but this one was different. The Tiffany Blue dial just caught my eye, and I knew I had to have it. But man, getting one was a whole other story.
First off, I did some digging. Turns out, this wasn’t just any Patek. It was a limited edition, only 170 pieces made to celebrate 170 years of partnership between Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. So, yeah, not something you just walk into a store and buy.
Then came the price. I read somewhere that the retail price was around $52,000. And at auction, the first one sold for a whopping $6.5 million! I almost choked on my coffee when I read that. But hey, that didn’t stop me. I started looking everywhere.
The Search Begins
I checked out all the usual spots, you know, those online marketplaces and forums. Some people were selling them, but the prices were insane, way over retail. It was like trying to find a needle in a haystack, but the needle was made of gold and diamonds.
I even tried reaching out to some dealers, but no luck. They either didn’t have it, or they were asking for an arm and a leg. It felt like a wild goose chase, but I was determined.
I also remember seeing some big names like Jay-Z and Leonardo DiCaprio sporting this watch. Made me want it even more, you know? Like, if it’s good enough for them, it’s definitely good enough for me.
The Breakthrough
After months of searching, I finally got a lead. A friend of a friend knew a guy who had one. It was a long shot, but I had to try. I got in touch, and after some back and forth, we finally met up. I will say that seeing a watch selling for $6.5 million and seeing this watch in person were very different things.
And there it was, the Patek 5711 Tiffany, right in front of me. That Tiffany Blue dial was even more stunning in person. We talked numbers, and let me tell you, it wasn’t cheap. But after all that searching, I wasn’t about to back down.
It’s Mine Now
So, I did it. I pulled the trigger and got the watch. It was a big purchase, but I had come so far. Now, every time I look at my wrist, I’m reminded of the whole adventure.
- The online research
- The endless searching
- The crazy prices
- The negotiations
- And finally, getting the watch
It’s more than just a watch to me. It’s a story, a reminder that sometimes, the things that are hardest to get are the most satisfying. And yeah, it looks pretty damn good on my wrist, too.
