So, I’ve been wanting to remake a Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 5738R for a while now. You know, that super classy watch with the rose gold case? Yeah, that one. I just love how simple and elegant it looks.
I started by looking at a bunch of pictures and reading some reviews online. I found out that the original watch is made of 18k rose gold and it’s about 39.5mm wide. It’s also got this cool “golden ratio” thing going on with its shape, which is apparently a big deal in art and architecture. Pretty neat, right?
First, I needed to find the right materials. I couldn’t exactly afford real 18k rose gold, so I decided to go with a rose gold-plated stainless steel case instead. It took a while to find one with the right dimensions and that elliptical shape I was looking for, but I finally found one that was pretty close.
- Sourced a rose gold-plated stainless steel case, 39.5mm wide.
- Procured a high-quality quartz movement similar to the original.
- Acquired a simple, elegant watch face that matched the original design.
- Found a leather strap that complemented the rose gold case.
Next, I had to find a movement. The original watch has a fancy automatic movement, but I decided to go with a quartz movement for my remake. It’s way more affordable and easier to work with. Plus, it keeps time just as well, if not better.
Then came the fun part: putting it all together. I had to carefully remove the back of the case and insert the movement. It was a bit tricky, but I managed to do it without breaking anything. I also had to attach the watch face and hands, which was also a delicate process.
Putting it all together
Finally, I attached the leather strap, and voila! My very own Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 5738R remake was complete. It’s not exactly the same as the original, but I’m really happy with how it turned out. It looks great, it feels great, and it didn’t cost me a fortune. Plus, I learned a lot about watchmaking in the process.
It was a challenging but rewarding project. I’m not a professional watchmaker or anything, just a regular guy who likes to tinker with things. If I can do it, anyone can. It just takes a bit of patience, research, and the right tools.
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