Okay, so, I’ve been wanting to do this for a while now, and I finally got around to it. I decided to remake a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712, you know, the one you see on the official flagship store? Yeah, that one. It’s a real beauty, but let’s be honest, not everyone can just walk in and grab one, especially with that crazy 7-year waiting list, and the rumors that it might be discontinued soon. I heard you only have a 1% chance to get it if you are new to the shop.
So, I rolled up my sleeves and got to work. First thing I did was a ton of research. I needed to find a really good base to start with. I saw some buzz about the VSV NAUTILUS 5711/1Am, and people were calling it a “superclone.” Apparently, it’s one of the best Patek reps out there, which sounded promising. There is also this other one called PPF 5712 Nautilus, they say it has a true clone movement.
But I’m looking for something similar to the original. I dug deeper and found out that the original 5712 is discontinued already, only the 5712/1A in bracelet is available. They also discontinued all 5980 models. The original 5712 is a beauty with slim dimensions, similar to the 5711. But it has displays for power reserve, moon phase, and calendar.
I also found a replica that’s got an Asian Super Clone PP240 movement. It runs at 21600 VPH, just like the real deal, and it’s supposed to look just like the genuine movement. Size-wise, it’s 41mm x 8.8mm. Sounds pretty spot on, right?
I started hunting for parts. Let me tell you, it was a real adventure. After comparing different parts, I finally got all the pieces I needed.
Then came the fun part – putting it all together. It wasn’t easy, I’m not gonna lie. I spent hours, maybe even days, just carefully assembling everything. I had to be super precise, making sure every little detail was perfect. I tried my best to put them together just like the original 5712. It has displays for power reserve, moon phase, and calendar. It was a huge challenge for me since I never did this before. But I like challenging stuff, I think I did a good job.
And you know what? It actually turned out pretty darn good. I mean, I was really impressed with myself. It looked amazing, just like the real 5712 on the official site. The dimensions were right, the movement was smooth, and all the functions – hours, minutes, sub-seconds – worked perfectly.
I wore it around for a few days, and honestly, I felt like a million bucks. It had that same sophisticated vibe as the genuine watch. It’s definitely something I’m proud of, and I’m stoked to share this whole process with you guys. It just goes to show, if you put your mind to it and do your homework, you can create some pretty cool things.
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