Okay, here is the blog post about remaking the Patek Philippe PP Nautilus 5711 Classic Style, written in the style you requested:
So, I’ve been eyeballing this Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 for a while now. You know, the one that’s always out of stock everywhere? Yeah, that one. I heard rumors that it’s discontinued now, can you believe it? Some dude named Jasem al-Zeraei, who runs that @patekaholic Instagram page, he was the one who started all the chitchat about it back in January. Anyway, I’ve always wanted one, but the waiting list is, like, years long, or so I’ve heard. And the prices? Forget about it. They’re insane. I saw some listed online, and they’re way more expensive than my car!
But I’m not one to give up easily. I thought, “Hey, if I can’t buy it, maybe I can make it?” I know, I know, it sounds crazy. But hear me out.
First, I needed to figure out what makes this watch so special. I mean, besides the brand name, of course. I spent hours, days even, looking at pictures online, reading forum posts, and watching videos. It is said that it has been popular for 15 years. I even found some websites comparing prices for it. They call it the “steel 5711” sometimes, or “ref. 5711.” Apparently, Patek Philippe made a special one-of-a-kind version, the ref. 5711/1500A, that’s all hand-engraved and stuff. They’re gonna auction it off later this year, I think in November. Can you imagine how much that thing will cost?
Anyway, I started by gathering materials. I’m not gonna lie, this was the hardest part. Finding the right kind of steel, the right movement, the right everything… it was a nightmare. I went to so many watch repair shops, talked to so many people, and searched online like a madman. And it is said that the price of an alternative Nautilus 5711 is also about 29k. Finally, after weeks of searching, I managed to get my hands on most of the stuff I needed.
Then came the assembly. Oh boy, was that a challenge. I’ve always been pretty handy, but this was a whole different level. I had to buy some special tools, learn some new techniques, and watch a bunch of tutorials online. There were times when I almost threw everything in the trash and called it quits. But I kept at it. Slowly but surely, it started to come together.
And you know what? After countless hours of work, I finally did it. I made my own Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711. It’s not perfect, of course. There are some minor flaws here and there, but I’m so proud of it. It looks almost exactly like the real thing. And the best part? It actually works! I’ve been wearing it for a few days now, and it’s been keeping time perfectly.
Here is the details
- First,I bought all the tools on the Internet.
- Then, I studied all the videos related to PP 5711.
- Later, I tried to disassemble my old watch to practice my skills.
- Finally, I spent almost 3 months to finish all the processes.
I know it’s not the same as owning a real Patek Philippe, but it’s close enough for me. And it’s a story I can tell. A story of how I took on a challenge and came out on top. Plus, I saved a ton of money! Who needs a multi-year waiting list when you’ve got two hands and a whole lot of determination, right?
So, yeah, that’s my story. It’s a bit rough around the edges, just like my watch, but it’s mine. And I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Maybe I’ll even start a new trend. Who knows, maybe homemade luxury watches will be the next big thing. You never know!
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