Alright, so, I’ve been messing around with this project, trying to remake the Patek Philippe Gondolo 7042/100G-010, you know, the one they sell at the official flagship store. It’s been a wild ride, let me tell you.
First off, I got all the materials together. We’re talking about a whole lot of tiny parts, gears, and whatnot. I spent a good chunk of time just figuring out what goes where. It’s like a super complicated puzzle, except if you mess up, you don’t just start over, you might ruin the whole thing.
- Started by studying the original watch. I mean really studying it. Pictures, videos, whatever I could get my hands on.
- Then, I tried to find similar parts. Some were easy, some, not so much. I even had to make a few myself, which was a pain.
- Assembled the movement, which is the heart of the watch. This was the hardest part, to be honest. Took me days, and a lot of tries, to get it right.
After the movement, I moved on to the case. Now, this Gondolo, it’s got this fancy case, you know? Not just a plain circle. I tried my best to copy it, using the tools I had. It’s not perfect, but it’s close enough, I think.
The dial, oh boy, the dial. That’s the face of the watch, the part you actually see. The original is just beautiful. This remake, well, it is ok. I managed to get the numbers and the hands pretty close, but the overall feel, it’s just not the same.
Putting it all together
Finally, I put it all together. The movement, the case, the dial, the hands. It was a big moment, seeing it all come together. Flipped my wrist a bit to give the movement some spin, and I started to see the movement working properly. And let me tell you, it actually worked! I couldn’t believe it. It was keeping time, not perfectly, but hey, it was working.
So, there you have it. My journey remaking the Patek Philippe Gondolo 7042/100G-010. Was it worth it? I don’t know. It was a lot of work, a lot of frustration. But I learned a ton, and I ended up with a watch that, well, it’s not a Patek Philippe, but it’s something I made with my own two hands. And that’s pretty cool, I guess.
Would I do it again? Probably not. But hey, it was an experience. An experience I wouldn’t trade for anything. But I wouldn’t rush to repeat it, either. It takes patience, time and dedication to do this work.
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