Okay, so, today I wanted to share my little project: remaking the Patek Philippe Gondolo 7041R-001. I’ve always been a huge fan of Patek Philippe watches, and the Gondolo 7041R has always stood out to me with its classy look. So, I rolled up my sleeves and decided to give it a go.
First things first, I started by gathering all the information I could find about this watch. I looked at a bunch of pictures online, especially from the official flagship store, to get a good feel for the details. From what I saw, this model has a cushion-shaped case made of 18k rose gold, and there are 108 diamonds around the dial – pretty fancy, right?
Then, I dove into the specifics. The watch has a silver dial and is about 30 x 33.8 mm in size. It’s a 2024 model, so it’s brand new. The design features brown Roman numeral hour markers, which are kind of art-deco style. And the hands are polished rose gold, which matches the case. I made sure to note all these details down because I wanted to get them just right.
Once I had a solid understanding of what I was aiming for, I started working on the case. It was a real challenge getting that 18k rose gold look. After a few tries, I finally got the color and shine I was looking for. It wasn’t easy, but seeing the case take shape was super satisfying.
Next up were the diamonds. Now, I didn’t use real diamonds, but I found some pretty convincing alternatives. Placing each one around the dial was painstaking work. It took a lot of patience, but I managed to get them all set, and they really sparkle.
The dial was another tricky part. I wanted that silver look, and the Roman numerals had to be just right. I experimented with a few different materials and techniques until I got the look I wanted. The polished rose gold hands were also a bit of a challenge, but I got them looking sharp in the end.
- Cushion-shaped case: Recreated the 18k rose gold look.
- 108 diamonds: Used convincing alternatives and carefully set them around the dial.
- Silver dial: Experimented with materials to achieve the right look.
- Roman numerals: Recreated the art-deco style.
- Rose gold hands: Polished to match the case.
After a lot of hard work, I finally put it all together. Seeing the finished watch was a real “wow” moment for me. It’s not perfect, but it’s pretty darn close to the real thing, and I’m really proud of how it turned out.
This whole project was a blast. It was challenging, sure, but also super rewarding. Plus, now I’ve got a beautiful watch that looks like it cost a fortune, but it didn’t. I learned a ton along the way, and it just goes to show what you can do with a bit of patience and a lot of determination.
I hope you enjoyed hearing about my little adventure in watchmaking. Maybe it’ll inspire you to try something similar. If you do, just remember: it’s all about the details, and don’t be afraid to experiment. You might surprise yourself with what you can create!