I saw some folks talking about that Remake Patek Philippe PP Calatrava 5088/100P-001, and let me tell you, I got curious. So, I decided to jump right in and see what all the fuss was about. Turns out, this watch is something else, retailing for over a hundred grand, and even on the secondhand market, it’s still up there in price. I figured, why not try to remake one myself? See how close I can get.
Getting Started
First off, I did a bit of digging. Found out the original came out way back in 1932, and there have been tons of versions since then. It’s a classic, for sure. So, I started gathering my materials. I didn’t have any fancy watch parts lying around, but I did have some old watches that I could take apart for this project. It felt a bit like playing doctor, but with watches instead of people.
The Nitty-Gritty
I took my time taking those old watches apart. Needed to see how they worked, what made them tick, literally. Then, I started sketching out what I wanted my 5088/100P-001 to look like. I used pictures from the internet as a reference, trying to get all the details just right. It was a slow process, but I was in no rush.
Putting It Together
This was the hard part. I had all these tiny parts, and I had to figure out how to put them together to make something that looked like that Patek Philippe. I used tweezers, a magnifying glass, and a whole lot of patience. I messed up a few times, had to redo some steps, but eventually, I started to see something that resembled a watch coming together.
The Final Touches
Once I had the watch assembled, I worked on the details. I used some black paint and a fine brush to mimic the engravings on the real 5088/100P-001. I know it’s not the same as real engravings, but it gave the watch that distinctive look. I also made a simple black strap out of some leather I had, just to complete the look.
The Result
After all that work, I finally had my own version of the Patek Philippe PP Calatrava 5088/100P-001. It’s not perfect, and it certainly doesn’t have the value or the craftsmanship of the original, but I’m pretty proud of it. It was a fun project, and I learned a lot about watches along the way. Plus, now I have a cool-looking watch that I made myself. It might not be worth $105,820, but it’s priceless to me.
- Started with research and gathering materials.
- Took apart old watches to understand their mechanics.
- Sketched out the design based on the original 5088/100P-001.
- Assembled the watch piece by piece, with lots of trial and error.
- Added details like paint and a handmade strap to finish it off.
So, that’s my story of remaking the Patek Philippe PP Calatrava 5088/100P-001. It was a journey, but a fun one. And who knows, maybe I’ll try my hand at another watch project in the future. There’s always something new to learn and create, right?
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