Hey everyone, I’ve been messing around with watches lately, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. Today, I want to share my little adventure of trying to remake a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711. Yeah, the famous one, the one that’s practically impossible to get your hands on unless you’re willing to wait like a decade or sell a kidney.
So, I started by digging around online. I mean, where else do you go when you want to find out about luxury watches? I hit up a bunch of those watch sites and marketplaces. One place I looked was that well-known site for watches, you know, the one with a 24 in the name. It’s crazy what I found there. The prices for a real 5711 are insane, like, we’re talking hundreds of thousands of dollars, easy. Some listings were pushing a million!
- First stop, browsing: I spent hours just looking at pictures, reading descriptions, and basically drooling over these watches.
- Price comparisons: Man, the prices varied a lot, I saw listings from $640,000 to $2,800,000. It’s a whole different world out there.
- Different versions: There’s the regular steel one, the rose gold, and even a blacked-out version. I learned there were at least 487 listings for different versions of the 5711 on that one site alone.
Then I thought, “Okay, maybe I can find a deal somewhere else.” I checked out another popular site where you can buy literally anything, but I kept seeing the same kind of sky-high prices for the real deal. I did find some pre-owned ones that were a bit cheaper, but still way out of my league. One pre-owned Nautilus was going for 15% off, which sounds good until you realize it’s still super expensive.
Diving into Remakes
That’s when I started looking into remakes. I stumbled upon some forum posts talking about a company that does these “remakes” of the 5711. The all-black one caught my eye. It looked pretty cool, I gotta admit.
But the whole idea of a remake got me thinking. It’s not the real thing, but it’s also not trying to be a fake, right? It’s like an homage or something. Anyway, I got really into the idea of having something that looked like a 5711 without having to wait years and years or spend a fortune.
The Decision
After a lot of back and forth, I decided to go for it. I mean, why not? I found a place that did these remakes, and I ordered one. I went for the classic steel look, just like the original 5711.
The wait was kinda painful, not gonna lie. But eventually, it arrived. And you know what? It’s pretty awesome. It’s got the weight, the feel, and that iconic look. Of course, it’s not a real Patek, but for me, it’s close enough. I can wear it without freaking out about scratching it or losing it.
So, that’s my story. I took a shot at getting a taste of the 5711 life without breaking the bank or waiting forever. It’s been a fun little project, and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. Maybe someday I’ll get my hands on the real deal, but for now, this remake is doing just fine. Anyone else ever thought about doing something like this?
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