Okay, here is my sharing about remaking a Patek Philippe PP Nautilus 5712, hope you guys enjoy it!
So, I’ve been wanting to get my hands on a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712 for a while now. But, man, those things are expensive! I mean, who has that kind of cash lying around? Not me, that’s for sure. But I wasn’t gonna let that stop me. I did some digging online, looking for ways to get that sweet 5712 look without, you know, having to sell a kidney. This is why I started this plan and tried to remake it by myself.
Getting the parts
First thing I found out that there are some factories making pretty good replicas, specifically PPF and ZF. These guys are apparently the go-to for Nautilus reps. I read a bunch of forum posts and watched some videos, and it seemed like these were the best options. After that, I needed a dial. I saw some people talking about this SW dial that was supposed to be pretty close to the real deal. Sounded good to me! So I ordered one from a dealer I found online. The whole thing was pretty straightforward. But it wasn’t a cheap price.
Choosing the moonphase
The next big decision was the moonphase. This is where things got a little tricky. I learned about two options: the SW moonphase and the Keylog moonphase. From what I could gather, the SW moonphase was considered better, but the Keylog was supposedly the best. It’s the most hard part in this process. I spent hours reading about the differences, looking at comparison pics, and trying to figure out which one was more accurate. Eventually, I decided to go with the Keylog. It was more expensive, but I figured, hey, if I’m gonna do this, I might as well go all out, right?
Putting it all together
Once I had all the parts, it was time to put this bad boy together. I won’t lie, I was a little nervous. I’m not exactly a watchmaker, and I didn’t want to mess up my new parts. But I took my time, followed some online guides, and managed to get everything assembled. Then I started to fix them.
- First, I took the PPF/ZF base watch.
- Then, I carefully replaced the original dial with the SW dial I had bought.
- Next, came the tricky part, swapping out the moonphase for the Keylog one.
- After, that I reattached all the hands, making sure they were aligned correctly.
- Finally, I put the movement back in the case, closed it up, and voila!
It took me around 30 days to do all these things, but I made it. It was a fun experience, but I don’t think I will try it again.
There she was, my very own “Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712.” I’m not gonna lie, I was pretty proud of myself. Did it look exactly like the real thing? Probably not. But it was close enough for me, and I saved myself a ton of money in the process. Plus, I learned a lot about watches and got to do some hands-on tinkering. All in all, I’d say it was a success.
I’ve been wearing my franken-5712 for a few weeks now, and I gotta say, I love it. It’s not perfect, but it’s mine, and that’s what matters. I hope this is useful for you guys, see you next time!
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