Okay, so, I’ve been working on this little project lately, something I’ve been wanting to try for a while. I decided to try my hand at remaking a Patek Philippe Gondolo 7041R-001, the one from the official flagship store. Yeah, I know, it’s a pretty ambitious thing to do, but hey, I was up for the challenge.
First off, I spent a good chunk of time just staring at pictures of the Gondolo 7041R-001 online, you know, from their official site and stuff. I needed to get a real feel for the watch, its shape, the details, everything. This Gondolo Serata, it’s a jewelry watch with a unique style and timeless elegance, and it returns to the current Patek Philippe collection. So after that, I started sketching, trying to get the proportions right. It’s got this cushion-shaped case, which is a bit tricky, but it’s also what makes it stand out.
- Gathered all the materials I thought I’d need.
- Spent hours, maybe even days, just shaping the case.
- The dial was another beast. Had to be super precise with it.
Putting It All Together
Once I had all the pieces more or less ready, it was time to put them all together. This was probably the most nerve-wracking part. I mean, I was basically trying to build a Patek Philippe watch from scratch, with the manual-winding caliber. But, slowly but surely, it started to come together. The hands, the dial, the case, everything was fitting.
And then, the moment of truth. I wound it up, and it started ticking. Man, that feeling was something else. Of course, it’s not perfect. It doesn’t have all the fancy, official Patek Philippe certifications, and I’m sure a real watchmaker could spot a million things I did wrong. The Ref. 7042 is fully gem-set, and mine is obviously not, Tags:Patek Gondolo Watch, Patek Philippe Co, Adrien Philippe.
But, it’s my little remake, and I’m pretty proud of it. It’s got that classic Gondolo vibe, looks pretty on the wrist, and it actually keeps time. Plus, it was just a really fun project. I learned a ton, and I got to feel like a Patek Philippe watchmaker, even if it was just for a little while. Maybe I’ll try another model next, who knows?
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