Okay, here is a blog-style sharing about my remake experience of the Patek Philippe Calatrava 6119R-001, based on your requirements:
So, I got this idea to remake a Patek Philippe Calatrava, the 6119R-001 model. I’ve always been into watches, but this one is like, way out of my league price-wise. I thought, “Why not try to recreate it?” Not like, a fake one, but my own version, you know?
First, I spent hours looking at pictures of the 6119R-001 online. I checked out every detail, like the way the hands are shaped, the texture of the dial, and even how the light hits the rose gold case. I took a bunch of screenshots and made notes. It felt like I was studying for an exam, but a fun one!
Then, I started to gather the stuff I needed. I already had some basic watchmaking tools, but this project was way more complex than anything I’d done before. I hit up some online stores for parts – nothing too fancy, just stuff that looked kind of like the original, but way cheaper. I found a decent-looking rose gold-colored case, some hands that were similar, and a white dial that I figured I could modify.
The real work began when I started putting everything together. It was tough! I had to take apart the case and movement I bought, which was a bit scary. I messed up a few times, like when I tried to fit the hands, I bent one of them. Oops! But I learned from it and got better ones.
The dial was a whole other story. I wanted to get that hobnail pattern that the real Calatrava has, but I had no idea how to do that. I tried a bunch of things, like using a tiny hammer and a nail (don’t try this at home!), but it just looked like a mess. Then I had this idea to use some textured paper and glue it onto the dial. It didn’t look exactly like the original, but it had a cool, unique vibe. I also changed the design of the dial from the original to add some personal touches. I feel so happy when I finally finished it.
- Gathering references: I spent days looking at pictures of the Calatrava 6119R-001, taking notes on every little detail.
- Sourcing parts: I found affordable parts online that looked similar to the original watch.
- Assembling: I put everything together, making mistakes along the way, but learning from them.
- Modifying the dial: I experimented with different techniques to recreate the hobnail pattern, eventually using textured paper for a unique look.
After weeks of work, I finally had my own version of the Patek Philippe Calatrava. It’s not perfect, and it’s definitely not a real one. I even made my own design changes, and I think it looks pretty cool. It’s like a tribute to the original, but with my own personal touch. Plus, I learned so much about watches and how they’re made. It was a super fun project, and I’m already thinking about what watch I want to remake next!
It’s like I always say, “If you can’t buy it, then just try to make it yourself.” Maybe it’s not about having the real thing, but the process of creating something and expressing yourself through your work. Isn’t it?
What are you guys thinking? Which watch should I try to remake next?
I hope you enjoyed reading about my little project. I will share some new stuff next time!
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