Okay, so, I’ve been wanting to remake a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5722, the “original order” one, for a while now. It’s a real beauty, you know? But those things are crazy expensive and take forever to get your hands on. I figured, why not try to make my own? Let me tell you, it was a journey.
First off, I spent hours just staring at pictures of the real deal. I mean, I was practically drooling over the details. The color of the dial is the first thing I needed to get right. I found out that it is one of the best ways to tell a fake or a genuine one. So, I did a comparison between the fake and real ones on the dial, I spent a lot of time trying to match it up, mixing paints, testing, and all that jazz.
- I started with the dial. Man, getting that color right was a pain. It’s not just blue, it’s like a special kind of blue.
- The case was next, the shape, size, everything needs to be considered. I used the real one pictures and some data online I could found to measure every detail, and make my own one.
- Then the bracelet, it needs to look and feel just like the original. I can tell that even for a $500 watch, the fake Nautilus is well made, but I want to make it perfect.
Then came the indices. Those little hour markers? They look simple, but they’re not. I tried my best to copy them, using a magnifying glass and a tiny brush. I think I did a pretty good job, but it was tough.
The hands were another challenge. They’re so delicate, so precise. I messed up a few times, but finally got them looking right. The details on this watch, they’re insane!
I also learned that the proportion differs slightly between the original and the fake. I won’t allow this to happen, I double-checked everything, and made sure the size and shape are the same as the real one.
The whole process took me weeks. Yeah, weeks! But let me tell you, seeing the finished product, it was worth it. It’s not perfect, of course, but it’s mine. And it looks pretty darn good if I do say so myself.
It’s All Worth It
The feeling when I finally put it all together, man, it was amazing. It’s like, I made this. Me. From scratch. It’s not a real Patek Philippe, but it’s a piece of me, you know? And hey, it’s a pretty good conversation starter, too. People are always asking me about it, and I get to tell them the whole story. It’s fun, it’s rewarding, and it’s a great way to show off my, uh, “craftsmanship.”
If you’re thinking about doing something like this, go for it! It’s a challenge, for sure, but it’s so satisfying. Just be prepared to spend a lot of time, and maybe develop a slight obsession with tiny watch parts. But trust me, it’s worth it.
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