Okay, so, I’ve been itching to remake a classic watch for a while now. And I’m not talking about just any watch, but the Patek Philippe Gondolo 7042/100R-010. It’s a real looker, you know?
First things first, I started digging around for info on this watch. I needed to find out everything I could about it. I found some stuff that said you can find the case number on the inside of the caseback, or if it’s a sapphire caseback, it’s on the metal ring. And the movement number? That’s engraved right on the movement itself. Good to know.
Then, I started hunting for places that sell remakes. I mean, I’m not made of money, so a real one was way out of the question. I stumbled upon a few places online that seemed to specialize in these kinds of watches. I saw some sites talking about the “official” stores for these remakes and how they had good prices. Sounded promising.
I spent hours comparing prices and looking at pictures. I wanted to make sure I got the best quality for my money. I even found a site that compared prices for the 7042/100R-010, which was super helpful. I figured, if I’m going to do this, I might as well do it right.
After a lot of back and forth, I finally settled on a seller. The price was right, and the watch looked pretty darn close to the real deal from what I could tell. I placed the order and waited. It felt like forever, but hey, good things come to those who wait, right?
When the watch finally arrived, I was like a kid on Christmas morning. I carefully opened the box and there it was. It looked even better in person. I spent a good chunk of time just admiring it, checking out all the details, and comparing it to pictures of the original. It was a solid remake for sure.
Putting it on my wrist, I felt a sense of accomplishment. Yeah, it wasn’t the real Patek Philippe, but it was close enough for me. And the whole process of researching, finding a seller, and finally getting the watch was a fun little adventure.
- Researched the heck out of the Patek Philippe Gondolo 7042/100R-010.
- Scoured the internet for places that sell good quality remakes.
- Compared prices and quality until my eyes were blurry.
- Took a leap of faith and ordered the watch.
- Received the watch and was seriously impressed.
- Felt like a million bucks wearing my new (remade) Patek Philippe.
So, that’s my story of remaking the Patek Philippe Gondolo 7042/100R-010. It was a fun project, and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. Maybe I’ll tackle another classic watch sometime in the future. Who knows?
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