Alright, folks, gather ’round. Today, I wanna share my latest project with you all. I’ve been tinkering with watches for a while now, and this time I set my sights on something ambitious: remaking a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711. Yeah, the legendary one. Let me tell you, it’s been a journey.
First off, I started by gathering every piece of info I could find. I Scrolled forums, read articles, and watched countless videos. I needed to get a good feel for this watch. The more I learned, the more I realized how tricky this was going to be. This ain’t no ordinary watch, after all.
I began by studying the dimensions. This thing is 43mm wide, and over 44mm if you include the crown. The lug-to-lug measurement? About 44.5mm. Getting these numbers right was crucial. I mean, if you mess up the size, the whole thing’s gonna look off, right?
Next, I dove into the pricing. I found out that the olive-green Nautilus is selling for an average of $497,000. Can you believe that? A huge jump from its original price of $35. That’s some crazy appreciation. And then there are other versions, like the 5711/111P-001, also selling for a fortune. Just browsing through, I saw so many variations, like the 5712g 001 and the 5711/1A-010. Each one had its own little tweaks. And I also saw some news about the latest updates to the 5170G with a black dial. Man, Patek Philippe really knows how to keep things interesting.
After soaking in all that info, I started sketching out my plan. I knew I couldn’t make an exact replica, but I wanted to capture the essence of the 5711. So, I began designing, keeping the key features in mind. I spent days just drawing and redrawing, trying to get it right.
Once I had a solid design, I moved on to the actual building. This was the hard part. I had to find the right materials, which wasn’t easy. I searched high and low, and eventually sourced what I needed. Then came the assembly. Oh boy, was that a challenge. I had to be super precise, and let me tell you, my hands were shaking at times. I started with the case, then the dial, and finally the movement. Each step had its own set of challenges. But I kept at it, one step at a time.
After countless hours of work, I finally put the finishing touches on it. And there it was, my very own take on the Nautilus 5711. It wasn’t perfect, but it was mine. I wore it around, showed it to my friends, and got some mixed reactions. Some loved it, some questioned why I even bothered. But hey, it was a fun project, and I learned a ton.
- Studied the original Nautilus 5711’s specs
- Realized the complexity and value of the watch
- Designed my own version based on the original
- Sourced materials and started building
- Assembled the watch piece by piece
- Completed the project and shared it with others
So, there you have it. My journey of remaking a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711. It was tough, it was fun, and it was definitely worth it. Hope you enjoyed my little story. Until next time, keep tinkering!
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