Alright, folks, gather ’round. Today, I’m gonna tell you about my little adventure with this watch, the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227J-001. I have always liked this watch and this time I decided to do it myself.
Getting Started
First off, I got my hands on the original drawings. You know, the blueprints. Not sure if they were the real deal, but hey, they looked legit. This watch, it’s a remake, kind of like making the same dish with the new ingredients. The size said 39mm. It seemed a bit big to me, but that’s what I have to accept.
Choosing the Materials
Next up, materials. The real one’s got a gold case. Yellow gold, to be exact. I went with that, I choose the real gold to make it. For the strap, I picked out a nice brown leather, not too soft, not too stiff. Just right, like Goldilocks’ porridge. And the glass, I used some sapphire glass. It looks like the ones on those fancy watches.
- Gold: Got me some yellow gold for the case.
- Leather: Brown, just the right texture.
- Glass: Sapphire, because it’s tough.
Putting It Together
Now, the hard part. I started by shaping the gold case, I made it round, smooth, just like in the pictures. Then, I put in the movement. That’s the engine of the watch, the thing that makes it tick. I’m not gonna lie, it was tricky, but I managed. I put the dial, the hands, everything. Once the movement was in, I attached the sapphire glass. Last but not least, I fixed the strap. Brown leather, remember? It was a bit of a hassle, but I got it on there.
The Final Touch
After all that work, I finally had my own Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227J-001. It wasn’t perfect, there might be a little difference, but it was mine. It told the time, it looked good on my wrist, and I made it. That’s what counts, right?
So, there you have it. My journey of remaking the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227J-001. It was a fun ride, and hey, if I can do it, maybe you can too. Just remember, patience is key, and don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty.
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