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Alright, so I’ve been eyeing those fancy Patek Philippe watches for a while, especially the Calatrava 6119R-001. It’s a real beauty, but let’s be honest, the price tag is, uh, a bit much. So, I thought, why not try to make my own? Not the real deal, of course, but a remake that at least looks the part.
First things first, I hit the internet. Dug through forums, read some reviews from people who’d bought similar remakes, you know, the whole nine yards. Found out that this Calatrava, along with the Nautilus and Aquanaut, are like the holy grail of watches. Everyone wants them, but getting your hands on one? Good luck with that!
Then I started looking for parts. This was a whole other adventure. You wouldn’t believe how many different places sell watch parts online. It’s crazy. I compared a bunch of different movements, cases, dials, hands – you name it. Took me a while, but I finally settled on some that looked pretty decent, and wouldn’t break the bank.
Once I got all the parts, the real fun began. Let me tell you, putting together a watch is no joke. It’s way harder than it looks. Tiny screws, delicate hands, and a movement that looks like it’s made of a million pieces. I almost lost a screw at one point, and let me tell you, finding that thing on the floor was a nightmare.
But, I persevered. I mean, I’d already spent the money on the parts, right? No turning back now. I followed some online tutorials – thank goodness for those, by the way – and slowly but surely, the watch started to take shape.
- Finding the right tools was also quite hard.
- Putting the dial on was super tricky, had to be extra careful not to scratch it.
- Setting the hands was probably the hardest part. They’re so small and fiddly.
After a few evenings of tinkering, and maybe a few choice words, I finally finished it. And you know what? It actually looked pretty good! I mean, it’s not a real Patek Philippe, obviously. It probably doesn’t even keep time that well. But hey, I made it myself, and that’s gotta count for something, right?
The Final Result
So, is a remake Patek Philippe Calatrava 6119R-001 worth it? Well, if you’re looking for the real deal, then no. But if you’re like me, and you just want something that looks cool on your wrist, and you enjoy a good DIY project, then yeah, maybe it is. Just be prepared to put in some work, and don’t expect perfection. It’s all part of the fun, I guess. Would I do it again? Probably not. But it was definitely an experience.
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