Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this project, trying to remake the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5713/1, the kind they sell at those fancy specialty stores. It’s been a real pain in the neck, I gotta tell you.
First off, I started by digging around online. I was trying to find anything about where to buy these remakes or parts. I checked out a bunch of websites that talked about authorized retailers and official showrooms. They all said the same thing: “Only boutiques and dealers listed on * are officially authorized to sell Patek Philippe.” So, that was a dead end.
Then I looked into specific places, like Almaty, ’cause why not? Same story there. “Only boutiques and dealers listed on *…” It was like a broken record.
- I hit up some online stores that were selling “Remake Patek Philippe” watches, like the Gondolo 7042/100R-010. They had all these promises about being the “official flagship” and whatnot. Seemed fishy to me, but I figured I’d check them out.
- I even browsed through that Chrono24 site, looking for replacement parts – bracelets, straps, bezels, you name it. They had a ton of stuff, but nothing that really helped me with this Nautilus project.
I found some online stores like FARFETCH, they have a bunch of Patek Philippe stuff, but they’re all about the “new season pieces” and “express shipping.” Not really what I was going for with this remake project.
So, after all that, I decided to take matters into my own hands. I gathered all the info and pictures I could find of the real Nautilus 5713/1. I started sketching out designs, trying to figure out how to make my own version. It’s been a lot of trial and error, let me tell you.
Trying to Get the Parts
Getting the right parts has been the biggest headache. I tried sourcing some generic watch parts online, but they just didn’t look right. I spent hours comparing them to the photos of the real deal, and they were always off in some way. The finishing, the details, the weight – it’s all super specific with these Patek watches.
Putting It All Together
Once I finally got some parts that were kinda close, I started putting it all together. This is where things got real tricky. I watched a bunch of videos, read some articles about watchmaking but it was a real struggle.
After weeks of messing around, I finally got something that kinda resembles a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5713/1. It’s definitely not perfect, but it’s something. I’m pretty proud of myself for even getting this far, to be honest. It’s been a wild ride, and I’ve learned a ton about watches, and, well, a lot about myself, along the way.
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