Alright, so I’ve been on this kick lately, right? Trying to snag a Patek Philippe Gondolo, the 7042/100G-010 model, to be exact. And man, it’s been a journey, let me tell you! So I thought, why not share my experience, maybe save someone else the headache?
First, I started out like anyone else, I guess. I hit up the usual online spots, the big-name watch sellers. I browsed through their selections, you know, just to see what was out there. Lots of shiny stuff, but not the one I was after.
- Checked out a bunch of online retailers.
- Looked at pictures.
Then I started digging deeper. I remembered someone telling me about a place called Avi Co. that deals in Patek Philippe, apparently. That sounded promising! So, I went to their site, poked around a bit. They had a whole bunch of models listed – Annual Calendar, Aquanaut, Calatrava, the works. I even saw some other Gondolo models, but still no 7042/100G-010.
Feeling a little discouraged, I started to think, “Maybe this is going to be harder than I thought.” But I’m not one to give up easily. I went back to the general search, and this time I focused on the style of the watch. I typed in things like “Patek Philippe Gondolo Classic Style”, and “Remake Patek Philippe”.
I stumbled upon some forums, places where people were talking about watches. I figured, who better to ask than a bunch of watch nerds, right? So I started reading through threads, picking up bits and pieces of information. Someone mentioned the Aquanaut, which was launched in 1997, I think. Not really my thing, but hey, good to know.
And then, bam! I saw a post about someone looking for the same watch as me, the 7042/100G-010. They were asking where to find the best deals online. Bingo! This was exactly what I needed.
Searching for the best deals online.
I dove into the replies, hoping for a golden nugget of information. There were a few suggestions, some familiar, some new. I grabbed a pen and paper. Then, I went to check out each suggestion, one by one. I spent hours comparing prices, reading reviews, the whole nine yards. It was like a treasure hunt, only the treasure was a really expensive watch. Finally, after a lot of searching, I found a few places that had the watch and seemed legit. I decided to focus on those places. I emailed them with questions, checked for feedback, etc. The whole shebang. It felt a little crazy, but I really wanted to get my hands on the watch.
Finally, after a lot of back and forth, I managed to get my hands on one! It wasn’t cheap, but hey, it’s a Patek Philippe, right? And it’s the exact model I wanted. I’m pretty stoked about it. The whole process was a bit of a rollercoaster, but I learned a lot. And now, I’ve got this beautiful watch to show for it. If I had to do it again I would probably focus more on the community aspect earlier. I also learned that Avi Co. is a great place to start for Patek Philippe watches.
Hope this helps someone out there!
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