Okay, so I’ve been wanting to do this for a while, and today I finally did it – I remade the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 5738, the one you see on their official flagship store. It’s a classic, right? Let me walk you through how I went about it.
First off, I started by just staring at pictures of this watch. I mean, a lot. I scoured the internet for every image of the Golden Ellipse 5738 I could find. This watch is inspired by the “golden section,” this ancient Greek thing, a ratio of 1 / 1.6181, which is supposed to be like, the most beautiful proportion ever. So, yeah, I was pretty much just admiring this “divine” proportion and trying to get a feel for its vibe.
Next, I got down to the actual making part. I used 18k rose gold ’cause that’s what the real deal uses. It gives it this super fancy, sophisticated look. I had to shape the case, keeping in mind that whole golden ratio thing. It was tough, trying to get those curves just right, you know? I wanted it to be like the original, with that elegant, timeless feel.
- Gathering References: I looked up every image I could find of the 5738 model.
- Choosing Materials: Went with 18k rose gold, just like the original.
- Shaping the Case: This was the hard part, getting the shape to reflect the golden ratio.
Then there was the dial. I went for a simple, clean look – you know, less is more. I managed to get my hands on some high-quality materials that mimicked the original’s dial pretty well. I also spent a lot of time making sure the hands were perfect. They had to be just the right shape and size to match the real Golden Ellipse.
Putting It All Together
Putting it all together was like, whoa. I had all these pieces, and each one was made with so much care. Assembling the watch was nerve-wracking. I had to be super precise. One wrong move, and bam, all that work could’ve been for nothing. But, I took it slow, made sure everything aligned perfectly, and voila! There it was, my very own Golden Ellipse 5738 remake.
Seeing the finished watch was such a great feeling. It looked so close to the ones I saw in the pictures. And you know what they say about Patek Philippe, “You never actually own a Patek Philippe,” you’re just looking after it for the next generation. Well, I felt like I had created something that could be passed down, something that had that same kind of legacy, even if it was just a remake.
This whole project, it wasn’t just about making a watch. It was about connecting with history, with this idea of the perfect proportion. And honestly, it felt like I was making a piece of art, not just a timepiece. It was a ton of work, but seeing the final product made it all worth it. I mean, it’s not every day you get to remake a masterpiece like the Golden Ellipse, right?
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