Alright, let’s talk about my latest project. It’s been a real doozy, but hey, that’s what makes it fun, right? So, I decided to remake the Patek Philippe Gondolo 7042/100G-010. Yeah, the one that’s all blinged out with diamonds. Why? Because I can, and it seemed like a fun challenge. Plus, who doesn’t love a good watch?
First things first, I had to get my hands on some information. I scoured the internet, looking up everything I could find about this watch. Found out it’s an 18K white gold case, 31 x 34.8 mm, with a diamond-paved dial. I mean, this thing is fancy. It’s got baguette diamonds on the bezel and lugs, and it’s a manual winding mechanical watch. I dug into the details, checking out pictures, descriptions, anything I could find on different websites.
After I felt like I had a good grasp on what this watch was all about, I started planning my remake. I knew it wouldn’t be easy. I mean, we’re talking about a Patek Philippe here. These things are like, the Rolls Royce of watches. They are known for maintaining or increasing in value. Anyway, I had to figure out what materials I needed, how I was going to put it all together, and, most importantly, how I was going to make it look like the real deal.
Gathering the materials was a whole other adventure. I went on a bit of a scavenger hunt, trying to find the right kind of metal, the right size and shape. And the diamonds? Don’t even get me started on the diamonds. Let’s just say I spent a good chunk of time trying to find something that looked similar but didn’t cost an arm and a leg. This required me to keep the serial number in mind, as this is a very important part of the watch. I needed a serial number that seemed legit.
Once I had all my materials, it was time to start building. This was the most challenging part, for sure. Putting together a watch, even a fake one, is no easy task. There are so many tiny parts, and everything has to be just right. I spent hours, days even, working on this thing.
- I carefully shaped the case, making sure it matched the dimensions of the original.
- Then I set about creating the dial. This was tricky, but I managed to get it looking pretty good.
- Next up was the diamond setting. I’m not gonna lie; this was a pain in the butt. Each of those little fake diamonds had to be placed just so.
- Finally, I assembled all the pieces, carefully putting the movement together and fitting it inside the case.
It was a long and tedious process, but in the end, I was pretty happy with how it turned out. It’s not perfect, of course. It’s not a real Patek Philippe, after all. But it looks pretty darn close, if I do say so myself.
So, there you have it. That’s the story of how I remade the Patek Philippe Gondolo 7042/100G-010. It was a fun project, and I learned a lot along the way. I might even make another replica in the future, as I have been seeing the brand value of these watches increase over time. Would I do it again? Maybe. It’s a lot of work, but it’s also pretty rewarding to see the finished product. Who knows, maybe I’ll tackle another model next. Stay tuned!
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