Okay, so I’ve been wanting a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712 for a while now, but let’s be real, those things are crazy expensive. So, I thought, why not try to remake one myself? I mean, how hard could it be, right?
Getting Started
First things first, I needed to get my hands on some parts. I spent hours online, looking for anything that resembled the 5712. I found some decent-looking cases, dials, and hands from a few different places. They weren’t perfect, but they were good enough to start with.
The Movement
The movement was a whole different beast. I knew I couldn’t replicate the real Patek movement, so I settled for a reliable automatic movement that I found online. It wasn’t the same, but it kept time pretty well.
Putting It Together
- Took a deep breath and started assembling the watch.
- First, I attached the dial to the movement. That was relatively easy.
- Next, I carefully placed the hands on the dial. This was a bit trickier, but I managed to get them on straight.
- Then came the tricky part, fitting the movement and dial into the case. It was a tight fit, but I finally got it in there.
- Finally, I screwed on the case back and added the bracelet.
The Final Product
After hours of work, I finally had my “remade” Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712. It wasn’t perfect, and it definitely wasn’t the real deal, but I was pretty proud of it. It looked surprisingly good on my wrist, and it kept time accurately. Was it a real Patek? Of course not. But for something I put together myself, it was pretty darn cool. And you know what? It felt great to build something with my own two hands. It scratched that itch and saved me a ton of money. I also learned a lot in this process. All in all, I consider this a success!
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