So, I got this idea to remake the Patek Philippe Calatrava 6119G-001. Yeah, that super fancy watch everyone’s been talking about. I’ve always been into taking things apart and putting them back together, so I thought, why not try this?
First thing I did was look up everything I could about this watch. I mean, pictures, articles, you name it. I learned that it’s a remake of some older models, like the 3919 and 5119, but bigger – 39 mm. And the price? Let’s just say it costs more than my car, somewhere around $33,110, and it sells for about $26 on the market.
After I felt like I knew enough, I started sketching out the watch. Every little detail, from the hands to the numbers, I drew it all out. This was important to get the look just right.
- Gathered all the materials I needed. This was tricky, and it took a while to find stuff that looked similar to the original.
- Started working on the watch case. Shaping it was tough, had to be precise.
- Then came the dial. Drew out the design and carefully applied it. The little details here make a big difference.
- Assembled the parts, which was like putting together a really complicated puzzle.
The whole process took me weeks. I messed up a few times, sure, but that’s part of learning. Each time I messed up, I just went back and tried again, making adjustments until I got it right.
The Final Touches
Finally, after all that work, I finished the watch. I compared it to the pictures of the real 6119G-001, and you know what? It looked pretty darn close. Not perfect, maybe, but close enough to make me feel proud of what I accomplished.
This whole experience taught me a lot about patience and paying attention to detail. It’s not just about making something that looks like the original, it’s about understanding how it all fits together. Would I do it again? Probably. It was a lot of work, but seeing the finished product made it all worth it.
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