Okay, here we go, another sharing day! I’m not a pro, just a regular dude who loves watches and has been burned a few times trying to get a decent replica. You know how it is, you see those shiny Patek Philippe ads and your heart goes pitter-patter, but your wallet starts crying. So, I started looking into these “original order” replicas, specifically the Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5320G-011.
First, I did my homework,I spent hours online, reading reviews, comparing pictures, the whole nine yards. I even found that the original one inspired by a Patek Philippe from the 1940s and 1950s. It’s powered by the calibre 324 S Q. And this replica is a 40mm beast, which is the same size as the real one. It is paired with a leather strap, and a rose dial.
- Found a few sellers that claimed to have this “original order” version. Prices were all over the place, which made me nervous.
- Emailed back and forth with a couple of them, asking a ton of questions. One guy was super helpful, the other, not so much.
- Finally pulled the trigger with the helpful guy. Paid through some weird third-party payment system, which I wasn’t thrilled about, but hey, what’s life without a little risk, right?
Then came the waiting game. It felt like forever, but after about three weeks, a package finally showed up. I ripped that thing open like a kid on Christmas morning. And there it was, the Patek Philippe 5320G-011 replica.
First impressions? Not bad, not bad at all. It had some weight to it, felt solid. The details on the dial were pretty good, the rose color looked nice, and the leather strap was surprisingly soft. I spent the next few days just staring at it, comparing it to pictures of the real one online.
Of course, it’s not perfect. The movement isn’t as smooth as I’d hoped, and up close, you can see some tiny imperfections. But for the price? Honestly, I was pretty stoked. And the automatic winding movement is precise. I’ve been wearing it for a few weeks now, and it’s been keeping time like a champ.
My Final Verdict
Would I recommend this “original order” Patek Philippe 5320G-011 replica? If you’re looking for a watch that looks the part and don’t want to spend a fortune, then yeah, go for it. Just do your research, find a good seller, and don’t expect perfection. It’s a replica, after all. But it’s a pretty darn good one, at least in my book.
Click to consult