Alright, so I got this idea stuck in my head about trying to remake a Patek Philippe watch, specifically the Calatrava 6119G-001. I mean, that watch is a beauty, but way out of my league in terms of price. I saw some folks talking online about it being nearly 30,000 dollars! Crazy, right?
Anyway, I started digging around. First thing, I needed to get a good look at this watch. I found some information about the real deal: it’s got a 39mm diameter and is about 8.08mm thick. Pretty slim. White gold case. Classy stuff.
So, with that in mind, I started looking for parts. I went to a few different online stores. It’s kinda hit or miss, you know? Some places have decent stuff, others, not so much. I scoured through a bunch of listings, trying to find parts that looked the part without costing an arm and a leg.
After a lot of looking, I finally settled on a few places that seemed legit. I placed my orders. Took forever for some of these parts to arrive. Waiting is the worst, especially when you’re itching to start a project.
Once I got everything, I started putting it together. I decided to document the entire process. Not just for showing off the end result, but also because it’s a learning experience for me, and maybe it helps someone else out there. Let me tell you, it wasn’t easy. Lots of little pieces, and my hands aren’t exactly the steadiest. I had to redo a few things, but hey, that’s part of the fun, right?
Here’s a breakdown of what I did:
- Gathered the parts: Case, dial, hands, movement, strap – the whole nine yards. Most of it came from those online stores I mentioned.
- Assembled the movement: This was probably the trickiest part. I made sure to follow some guides I found online, but it still took a few tries to get everything working smoothly.
- Put it all together: Once the movement was ticking, I carefully placed it in the case, added the dial and hands, and attached the strap.
It took a while, a lot of patience, and a few choice words here and there, but in the end, I had something that kinda resembled the Calatrava 6119G-001. I’m not gonna lie, I was pretty stoked with how it turned out. It’s not perfect, obviously, but for a DIY project, I think I did alright.
The best part? It didn’t cost me 30 grand! I mean, it’s not the same as owning the real thing, but it’s a fun little project that I can wear and be proud of. Plus, I learned a ton about watches and how they’re put together. That’s worth something, right?
So, yeah, that’s my story about remaking the Patek Philippe Calatrava 6119G-001. Hope you enjoyed the ride!
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