Okay, so I’ve been obsessed with the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 for a while now. You know, the one that’s practically impossible to get unless you’re a celebrity or a millionaire? Yeah, that one. But I’m neither of those things, so I thought, “Why not try to make a quote for it?” It sounds crazy, I know, but stick with me.
First, I gathered all the information I could find about the watch online. I mean everything – pictures, specs, materials, you name it. I wanted to know this watch inside and out before I even started thinking about materials. I went to watch shops and try to see one in real life, but it’s almost impossible. So, I spent hours just staring at photos, trying to memorize every detail.
Next, I started sketching. And let me tell you, drawing a watch is way harder than it looks! I mean, getting the proportions right, the angles, the curves… it was a nightmare. I must have filled up an entire sketchbook with terrible drawings. I used many tools to draw. I’m not even sure how many pieces of paper I used. But I kept practicing, and slowly but surely, my sketches started to resemble the actual watch.
Then came the hard part – figuring out the materials. The original 5711 is made with some pretty fancy stuff, like stainless steel and sometimes even gold. I obviously couldn’t afford that. I searched online for alternatives, read forums, and even talked to some jewelers to get their opinions. It was a lot of trial and error, and I definitely made some mistakes along the way. And also went to the local metal stores and hardware stores to try to find some good alternatives.
- First, I tried to get some cheap stainless steel.
- Then I realized I needed some tools, so I bought some files and polishing cloths.
- After messing up a few times, I finally got a decent-looking case.
- Assembled all of them according to my draft.
- Checked every detail after I assembled all of them.
After what felt like forever, I finally had something that looked kind of like a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711. I mean, it wasn’t perfect, not even close, but it was mine. And I learned a ton in the process. I learned about watch design, about materials, and about my own patience, or lack thereof.
Final Thought
Would I do it again? Probably not. It was a lot of work, and I’m not sure the result was worth all the effort. But it was definitely an interesting experience. And hey, now I have a one-of-a-kind watch. Well, sort of.
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