So, I got this wild idea the other day. I thought, “Why not try to remake a Patek Philippe watch?” Yeah, I know, sounds nuts, but hear me out. I went with the Gondolo 7042/100G-010. Fancy name, right?
First things first, I started digging around for info on this watch. What makes it tick, literally? Found out it’s an 18K white gold case, 31 x 34.8 mm, pretty sleek. And get this, it’s got a diamond-paved dial. Bling!
- Gathering Intel: I spent days, maybe weeks, just reading up on this watch. Every little detail, every screw, every bit of sparkle.
- Sourcing Materials: This was a tough one. White gold isn’t exactly lying around, and those diamonds? Let’s just say I had to get creative.
- The Build: Okay, this is where things got real. I’m no watchmaker, but I’ve always been handy. I started with the case, shaping the metal, trying to get that Gondolo look. Then came the dial. Man, setting those tiny fake diamonds was a pain!
The movement was the biggest headache. I’m not going to lie, I had to simplify a lot here. But I managed to get something that kinda-sorta works like the real deal.
After a ton of trial and error, and a few choice words, I finally put it all together. Did it look exactly like the original? Nah. But was it close? I’d say yeah, pretty darn close. It was my own little version of the Gondolo.
End result? A watch that tells time and looks kinda fancy. Not bad for a DIY project, if I do say so myself. Plus, I learned a ton about watches and how they’re made. Would I do it again? Maybe. But next time, I might pick a simpler model. You know, baby steps.
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