Alright, folks, let me tell you about my little project here – trying to remake the Patek Philippe Calatrava 6007G-011, just like the one from the official flagship store. Now, I’m no watchmaker, but I’ve always been fascinated by these things, and I thought, why not give it a shot?
First off, I started by staring at pictures of this watch for hours. I mean, this 6007G-011, it’s a beauty. They say it’s got that classic Calatrava look, you know? I started reading and seeing that since 1839. the firm has a history of making these, It’s encased in a traditional “ Calatrava ” styled body, all classy and elegant.
I tried to gather all the materials that looked like the real deal. We’re talking about a white gold case, which, let me tell you, isn’t cheap or easy to work with. But I managed to get my hands on some. I also found some black leather for the strap, just like the original. I read online that the real one has this automatic movement thing, so I started looking into how those work. It’s complicated stuff!
The dial was another beast. I found out the real one has this white lacquered hands with a luminescent coating. Making those was a real pain. I tried different materials, different paints. Took me weeks to get something that looked somewhat decent.
- Spent days just trying to get the right shade of white.
- Messed up more times than I can count.
- Finally got something that looked okay-ish.
Then there’s the whole “putting it all together” part. I watched countless videos, read articles, and even tried to contact some watchmakers for advice. It was like learning a new language. I learned that it takes the professionals about a year or more to make one of these Calatrava watches. No wonder they’re so expensive!
After months of work, I finally had something that resembled the 6007G-011. It wasn’t perfect, not by a long shot. But it was mine. I wore it around, and you know what? People noticed. They’d ask if it was a real Patek Philippe. I’d just laugh and say it’s my little creation.
Was It Worth It?
Honestly? It was a ton of work, a lot of frustration, and a good chunk of money. But I learned so much. Would I do it again? Probably not. But I’m proud of what I accomplished. It’s not about having a fancy watch, it’s about the journey, the challenge, and the satisfaction of creating something with your own two hands. At the end of the day this is a personal decision, I can say that I am proud to have done it and to have my own watch.
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