Okay, folks, gather around! I’ve got a story for you about my latest project. So, I got this wild idea the other day. I decided to remake a Patek Philippe Gondolo 7042/100R-010. Yeah, you heard that right. That super fancy, crazy expensive watch. I saw it online and thought, “Why not give it a shot?”
First off, I started by researching everything I could about this watch. I mean, I looked at every picture, read every article, and watched every video I could find. I wanted to know this watch inside and out.
Next, I began gathering all the materials. This was a real challenge, let me tell you. I needed to find stuff that looked like the real deal but didn’t cost a fortune. I spent hours searching online and in local stores. It was like a treasure hunt!
Here’s a breakdown of what I did:
- Collected 251 tiny fake diamonds, each about the size of a grain of sand. I arranged them in a circle, just like the original. It was tedious, but I was determined to get it right.
- Found 12 fake trapezoid-cut diamonds to use as hour markers. These were a bit easier to find, thankfully.
- Made an 18K gold-looking dial plate. I used some special paint and a lot of patience to get the right look.
- Assembled the whole thing with a mechanical, manually wound movement. This was the trickiest part. I had to be super careful not to mess anything up.
It took me a good chunk of time, working on it bit by bit whenever I had a spare moment. There were definitely times when I thought I was crazy for even trying this, but I kept pushing through.
After many, many hours of work, I finally finished it. And you know what? It turned out pretty darn good! It’s not perfect, of course, but it definitely looks like a Patek Philippe Gondolo. I even compared it side-by-side with pictures of the real one, and I’m pretty proud of how close I got.
So, there you have it. That’s the story of how I remade a Patek Philippe watch. It was a wild ride, but I’m glad I did it. It was a fun challenge, and I learned a lot along the way. If you’re thinking about trying something like this, I say go for it! Just be prepared for a lot of hard work and maybe a few moments of questioning your sanity.
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