Okay, guys, let’s talk about something I did recently – I tried to remake the Patek Philippe Nautilus 7010, specifically the ones you’d see in specialty stores. It was quite a ride, and I figured I’d share the whole process with you all.
First off, I started digging around for any info I could find about modding games and watches, especially related to the Nautilus 7010. I stumbled upon some discussions about a game mod, where someone replaced a character’s outfit with another character’s outfit from a different game. It sounded simple, but it got me thinking – could I do something similar with a watch?
I found out that some folks were using mods to change up game characters, like swapping out Claire’s outfit in Resident Evil 2 for 2B’s outfit from NieR: Automata. It seemed like a lot of fun, and the idea of swapping stuff around in games was becoming clearer to me. They were even talking about using certain tools for these mods and updating them, which was pretty cool. This is really a 2B mod that perfectly replaces Noctis. [Showcase Video] BE SURE TO READ THE INSTALLATION GUIDE BEFORE INSTALLING.
So, I got my hands on some of these modding tools and started tinkering. My goal was to take the design elements of the Nautilus 7010 and somehow bring them into a digital space. I wasn’t sure how exactly, but I was determined to try. I spent hours trying to figure out how these mods worked. It was mostly trial and error. I’d try something, it wouldn’t work, and I’d go back to the drawing board. It was frustrating, but I wasn’t about to give up.
Then, I remembered reading about a mod that gave a character 2B’s late-game look with a self-destructive blazer. This gave me an idea – what if I could “mod” a digital watch to look like the Nautilus 7010? It sounded crazy, but I was willing to try anything at this point. The Resident Evil 2 remake is the best of the bunch and features its fair share of mod support as well. One such mod changes Claire’s costume to make her look more like 2B.
After a lot more experimenting, I finally started making some progress. I found a way to tweak the appearance of a digital watch in a game to mimic the Nautilus 7010. It wasn’t perfect, but it was close enough to get me excited. I kept refining the design, trying to get the details right. The colors, the shape, the texture – I wanted it all to be as accurate as possible.
The more I worked on it, the better it started to look. I even managed to get the physics effects to work, so the watch would move and react in a realistic way. It was a small victory, but it felt huge to me. I was actually doing it – I was remaking the Nautilus 7010 in a digital environment!
Finally, after what felt like ages, I had something I was proud to show off. It wasn’t an exact replica, but it captured the essence of the Nautilus 7010. I shared it with some online communities, and the response was pretty great. People were impressed, and some even asked if I could do the same for other watches. I felt like a simple mod that replaces 2B’s default looks with Ashley Graham’s outfit from Resident Evil 4 Remake.
The Key Steps
- Started with research: Looked into game modding, especially related to outfit swaps.
- Got the tools: Found and downloaded modding tools used in games like Resident Evil 2.
- Experimented a lot: Tried different things, failed a lot, but kept going.
- Focused on details: Worked on getting the colors, shape, and texture right.
- Achieved a breakthrough: Managed to get a digital watch to look like the Nautilus 7010.
- Refined the design: Kept tweaking until I was happy with the result.
- Shared my work: Showed it off online and got positive feedback.
It was a challenging project, but I learned a ton. Plus, it was just plain fun to see my idea come to life. So, that’s my story of how I tried to remake the Patek Philippe Nautilus 7010. Hope you guys found it interesting!
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