Alright, so, I got this wild idea the other day. I’m into watches, right? Not just any watches, but the fancy ones. And I thought, “Why not try making one myself?” Not just any watch, but a remake of a Patek Philippe Gondolo 7042/100R-010. Yeah, it’s a mouthful, I know.
First off, I dove deep into the internet, looking up everything about this watch. Pictures, specs, you name it. I needed to know this watch inside and out before I even thought about starting.
I started by gathering all the materials. This was a challenge in itself. I mean, where do you even find parts for something like this? I ended up using a mix of stuff I already had and some parts I managed to buy.
Then came the tricky part – putting it all together. I spent days, no, weeks, in my little workshop, tinkering away. I had to take it apart and put it back together more times than I can count. There was a lot of trial and error, a lot of “oops” moments, but I kept at it.
- Gathered info and pics online – hours of it, trust me.
- Hunted down parts – this took forever, but I got what I needed.
- Assembled and disassembled – like a puzzle I couldn’t quite figure out at first.
- Tested and retested – wanted to make sure it worked, obviously.
After what felt like forever, I finally got it working. It wasn’t perfect, not by a long shot. It didn’t have the same sparkle as the real deal. But, you know what? It was mine. I made it, with my own two hands. And there’s something really cool about that, you know?
The Result
So, there you have it. My journey of remaking a fancy watch. It was a wild ride, full of ups and downs. Would I do it again? Maybe. It was a ton of work, but it was also a lot of fun. And I learned a lot along the way. Not just about watches, but about patience, and, well, not giving up when things get tough. I mean, Patek Philippe is super hard to buy and really expensive! And remaking one was just an idea for fun. I didn’t expect too much.
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