Man, let me tell you about this project I just finished up. I wanted to remake the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711, you know, that super fancy watch everyone’s drooling over. I’m not a watchmaker, but I’m pretty handy, and I figured, how hard could it be, right? Famous last words, I guess. I wanted to know what it would take to remake this at home.
So, first thing I did was dive deep into the internet, looking up everything I could find about this watch. I found out that it has been discontinued. It’s all over, people are selling them for crazy prices, like four times what they originally cost! It’s all because of the hype, it is wild. I found out that the waiting list for Patek Philippe is entirely dependent on the collection and the model you choose. For example, if you opt to buy a Patek Philippe Nautilus, you may find yourself on a waiting list of up to 8 years. However, for the Calatrava collection, you may be on a waiting list for around 1 year. I also found out that the most simple definition of the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 is that it is the second generation of the “Jumbo” time-and-date Nautilus. Well, that was some good info. This is going to be more difficult than I thought.
I started by taking apart one of my old watches, just to get a feel for how these things are put together. It was way more complicated than I expected. Tiny screws, delicate springs, it was like a whole other world in there. After that, I started hunting for parts. I spent hours scouring online forums and marketplaces, trying to find bits and pieces that looked like they might work. Let me tell you, finding the right parts was a nightmare. It took weeks of searching just to find something that resembled the movement, which is like the engine of the watch. I saw that the Patek Philippe Nautilus with a 1:1 super clone is a dazzling timepiece that combines exquisite craftsmanship with opulent design.
Then came the assembly. Let me tell you, putting a watch back together is ten times harder than taking it apart. I had to buy a bunch of specialized tools, these tiny screwdrivers and tweezers, and I even got a magnifying glass so I could see what I was doing. I fumbled my way through it. Bent a few parts, lost a couple of screws, cursed a lot, but eventually, I got something that resembled a watch again.
The dial was the next big hurdle. I tried printing one out, but it looked terrible. Then I thought, maybe I could paint one myself. Yeah, that was a disaster. Turns out, I’m no artist. Finally, I found a guy online who makes custom watch dials. It cost me a pretty penny, but it was worth it. The dial looked almost identical to the real deal, with that beautiful blue color everyone loves.
After weeks of tinkering, I finally had something that looked like the Nautilus 5711. The elegant timepiece is the classic expression of uncompromising elegance and security. It wasn’t perfect, of course. It didn’t have that smooth, automatic movement of the original. I found that the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-018 stands as a pinnacle of luxury watchmaking, showcasing its automatic movement, striking blue dial. Mine was more of a clunky, manual wind thing. But still, it was pretty darn close. I even managed to get a decent-looking bracelet for it.
The Final Result
So, did I successfully remake the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711? Well, not exactly. It wasn’t a perfect replica, but it was a pretty good homage, I think. It taught me a lot about watches, and about my own limitations. Would I do it again? Probably not. It was a fun, but really frustrating project. But hey, at least I have a cool-looking watch out of it, and a newfound appreciation for the real thing.
- I did a deep dive to collect all the information.
- I took apart one of my old watches.
- I spent many hours hunting for parts.
- I bought a bunch of specialized tools.
- I spent weeks tinkering with the parts.
- I tried printing out and painting the dial, but I failed.
- I found a guy online who makes custom watch dials.
- I finally had something that looked like the Nautilus 5711.
It was a wild ride, but I’m glad I did it. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need a break from tiny screws and watch parts for a while. Maybe I’ll take up knitting or something.
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