Okay, let’s talk about this Remake Patek Philippe PP Nautilus 5719/10 Original order thing I did. It was quite a ride, I gotta say. Started this whole project because, well, I’ve always been into watches, and the Nautilus? That’s like the holy grail for some of us, right?
So, I got my hands on the original plans. We are not talking about getting the actual watch, but the blueprints, the schematics. That’s the kind of information to get from deep inside. Then I started hunting for the materials. We’re talking top-notch stuff here. I mean, this is a Patek Philippe, even if it’s a remake, you can’t just slap any old metal on it and call it a day.
Finding the Right Materials
I needed white gold, and not just any white gold. It had to be the kind that gleamed just right, you know? Then there were the diamonds. Oh boy, the diamonds. Spent weeks just looking at stones, making sure they had that perfect sparkle.
- Sourced the white gold from a specialty supplier. Had to make sure it was the right quality.
- Sifted through countless diamonds to find ones that matched the original’s brilliance.
- Gathered all the tiny parts, the movement pieces, the screws, the whole nine yards.
The Crafting Begins
Once I had all the materials, that’s when the real fun began. I set up my workspace, laid out all my tools, and just dived in. Following the blueprints, I started shaping the white gold. This is delicate work, mind you. One slip, and you’ve messed up a pretty penny’s worth of gold.
The bezel, that iconic rounded octagon shape, took forever to get right. It’s not just about the shape, it’s about the angles, the polish, how it catches the light. And the case, with that porthole design, that was another beast altogether.
And the dial! That horizontally embossed dial. I tried so many times to get it right, so many practices. That was tricky, let me tell you. It is not like you can go to the store and buy it, I made it myself, with the right tools, of course.
Putting It All Together
After I had all the individual parts ready, putting them together was like assembling a complex puzzle. Each piece had to fit perfectly with the others. The movement, the hands, the crown, everything had to be aligned just so.
And then, the moment of truth. Seeing the finished watch, all shiny and new, it was something else. All those hours, all that effort, it all paid off. It’s not just a watch, it’s a piece of art. Or at least, that’s how I see it.
So yeah, that’s my story of remaking the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5719/10. It was a challenge, a real test of patience and skill. But would I do it again? In a heartbeat.