Alright, so I’ve been eyeing this Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 5738R for a while now. It’s a real beauty, and I finally decided to take the plunge and try to remake one. Here’s how the whole thing went down.
Getting Started
First off, I spent a ton of time just staring at pictures of the 5738R online. I mean, I really studied every detail – the shape of the case, the color of the dial, how the hands looked, everything. I needed to get a solid mental image before I even thought about touching any tools.
Gathering Supplies
Next, I had to gather all the materials. I decided to start with a cheaper watch as a base, something that had a similar shape to the Ellipse. I found a decent one online after a few days of searching. I also ordered some new hands, a dial that I could modify, and some basic watchmaking tools. It wasn’t easy to find everything, but I managed.
Taking it Apart
Once I had everything, I started by taking apart the base watch. This was pretty nerve-wracking, to be honest. I was super careful not to break anything, especially those tiny screws. I used a magnifying glass and some tweezers, and took my sweet time. Finally, I had it all disassembled.
Modifying the Dial
The dial was the trickiest part. I wanted it to look as close to the 5738R as possible, so I had to carefully remove the original markings. I used some solvent and a lot of patience. Then, I printed out a template of the 5738R dial and used it to guide me as I painted on the new markings. It wasn’t perfect, but I think it turned out pretty decent.
Replacing the Hands
Putting in the new hands was a bit easier. I just had to make sure they were the right size and fit properly on the movement. It took a few tries, but I eventually got them aligned just right. This made a huge difference in how the watch looked overall.
Putting it Back Together
With the dial and hands done, I started putting the watch back together. This was just as tricky as taking it apart, if not more so. I had to be extra careful not to scratch anything or mess up the alignment of the hands. But slowly and surely, it all came together.
The Final Result
After hours of work, I finally finished my remake of the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 5738R. It’s definitely not a perfect replica, but I’m pretty proud of how it turned out. It looks similar enough to the real thing to satisfy me, and it was a great learning experience. Plus, I saved a ton of money compared to buying the actual 5738R!
So there you have it. That’s the story of how I remade a Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 5738R. It was a fun and challenging project, and I’m really happy with the results. I’ll keep wearing and enjoying it. Who knows, maybe I’ll try my hand at another remake in the future.
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