Okay, guys, so I just finished a fun little project that I wanna share with you all. It’s a remake of the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711. Yeah, the same one you see all over Chrono24 and other watch sites. You know, the luxury watch that everyone’s going crazy about. I’ve always loved the design, especially that “chocolate” brown dial on the 5711/1R that they launched back in 2015 at Baselworld. And who could forget the unique engraved 5711 that got auctioned off for charity? That thing’s a legend now. I’ve also read a bit about the original ref. 3700 that was introduced way back, and this 5711 is supposed to be a homage to that. Cool, right?
So, I started by gathering a bunch of info. Looked at a ton of pictures, read some articles, and even checked out some videos like the one from Aaron Voyles, just to get a good feel for the watch. I wanted to make sure I got all the details right. The Nautilus 5711 is a popular model, and I heard that Patek Philippe doesn’t make a ton of these, so there’s a real sense of scarcity. That makes sense, considering they have like 246 different models in production.
- First thing I did was to find a good base. I managed to get my hands on a decent replica of the 5711. I know, I know, replicas are a hot topic, but for this project, it was the easiest way to start.
- Next up, I focused on the movement. I found out that the real deal has a Patek Philippe caliber 26-330 S C automatic movement, with 30 jewels and 212 parts, and it beats at 28800 vph. I wasn’t gonna replicate that exactly, but I did find a similar automatic movement that would do the trick.
- Then came the dial. This was the trickiest part. I wanted that rich brown color, but I also had to make sure the markers and hands were just right. It took a few tries, but I finally got it looking pretty close to the real thing.
- After that, I put everything together. Carefully assembled the movement, dial, and hands into the case. This was nerve-wracking, to be honest. One wrong move and I could’ve messed up the whole thing.
But guess what? It worked! I managed to put together a pretty convincing remake of the Nautilus 5711. Of course, it’s not the same as owning a real one, but it was a fun project, and I learned a lot along the way. Now, I’m not saying you should go out and make your own replica, but if you’re into watches and like a good DIY project, this was a blast. It’s not about making a quick buck or trying to pass it off as the real deal. It’s about the challenge and the fun of making something with your own hands. Plus, who wouldn’t want a piece of that Nautilus magic without breaking the bank? At the end of the day, I just wanted to see if I could do it. And hey, it turned out pretty good, if I do say so myself!
It’s not perfect, but I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. It’s got that same vibe as the real 5711, and it’s a cool conversation starter. It’s just cool to know I could take something like this on and make it work. Who knows what I’ll try to remake next? Maybe I’ll tackle another Patek Philippe model, or maybe something completely different. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this little story. Let me know what you think, and if you’ve ever tried anything like this, I’d love to hear about it!
You know, this whole thing got me thinking about those luxury watches and how they become so iconic. It’s not just about the price tag or the brand name. It’s about the craftsmanship, the history, and the story behind each piece. And that’s something we can all appreciate, whether we’re buying the real deal or just admiring from afar.
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