Okay, so, I wanted to remake a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5713/1, the one you see in specialty stores. You know, the fancy one. I’ve always been into watches, but this one is something else. It’s not just a watch; it’s like a piece of jewelry.
First off, I started by looking up everything I could about the 5713/1. This watch is seriously cool. It’s got a white gold case, about 40 mm, which is a nice size. And the dial? It’s this beautiful blue color with a date thing on it. Plus, the bracelet matches the whole thing. I spent hours just staring at pictures of it online.
Then, I got this idea. What if I tried to remake it? Not a perfect copy, of course, but something similar. I found out about this other watch, the 5711, that some people, like Bamford, have customized. There’s this one that’s all blacked out, with a black dial and a black PVC coating. It looked awesome, and it gave me some ideas.
- Started researching: I dug deep into the details of the Nautilus 5713/1.
- Got inspired: Saw the Bamford remakes of the 5711 and thought, “I could do something like that.”
- Looked for parts: I started searching for parts that could work for my project.
I came across this thing called a “3K Factory Patek Philippe 5711 Nautilus Blue plate.” It’s basically a super clone, as close to the real deal as you can get without, you know, it being the real deal. It’s got a stainless steel case. I figured this could be a good starting point for my project.
The Process
So, I ordered one of those 3K Factory 5711s. When it arrived, I was pretty impressed. It looked and felt really good, much better than I expected. I spent some time just wearing it, getting a feel for it. But the real fun was about to start – taking it apart and putting my own spin on it. I carefully disassembled the watch. It was tricky, but I managed not to break anything important. Then, I started working on making it look more like the 5713/1. I focused on the dial first, trying to get that same blue color. It took a few tries, but I finally got something I was happy with.
Next, I tackled the case. I wanted to give it that white gold look, but without actually using white gold, obviously. I experimented with some different coatings and finishes until I found one that looked pretty close. It wasn’t perfect, but it gave the watch that luxurious vibe I was going for. After that, I reassembled the whole thing. It was a bit nerve-wracking, but I got it all back together in working order. I added my own custom touches here and there, just little things to make it unique.
The final result? It’s not a Patek Philippe 5713/1, but it’s my own take on it, inspired by that beautiful watch. And you know what? I’m pretty proud of it. It’s a reminder that sometimes, you can take something great and make it your own. It is not just the same watch in the store, it is now my own watch.
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