Alright, let’s talk about this watch I’ve been working on. It’s a remake of the Patek Philippe Gondolo 7042/100G-010. Sounds fancy, right? Well, it kind of is. I started this whole thing because I saw the original Gondolo, and man, it was a beauty. Rose gold, diamonds everywhere, just stunning. But, of course, the real deal is way out of my league, price-wise. So, I thought, “Why not try to remake it?”
First off, I did a ton of research. I was looking up everything about the Gondolo 7042. I mean, I scoured the internet, checked out all the pictures, and read every description I could find. The official Patek Philippe site was helpful, showing off that diamond-set and pearl watch. I even found some details about a new 2024 model, the 7042/100G. It’s 18K white gold, 31 x 34.8 mm, and comes with the original box and papers. That got me even more excited.
Then, I started looking for where to get parts. This was a real adventure. I wanted it to look as close to the original as possible, so I was picky. I found some online stores that seemed to sell good quality stuff, but I was careful. I compared prices, checked reviews, and all that jazz. There were a few places claiming to have the lowest prices, but I wanted to make sure I wasn’t sacrificing quality for cost. It’s a tricky balance, you know?
The next step was actually getting my hands on the parts. I ordered them, waited, and when they finally arrived, it was like Christmas morning. Unpacking everything, I felt like a real watchmaker, even though I’m just doing this as a hobby. I laid out all the pieces, the case, the dial, the tiny screws, and everything else. It looked overwhelming at first, but I was determined.
Assembling it was the hardest part. Putting it all together took ages. I had to be super careful, especially with those tiny parts. There were times when I got frustrated, but I kept at it. I used those online descriptions and pictures as a guide, trying to match everything up just right. I checked the official store pages I had found earlier many times and made sure I got it right.
Finally, after all that work, I finished it. And I gotta say, it looks pretty darn good. It’s not exactly like the real Gondolo 7042, but it’s close. It has that same elegant vibe, and it feels great to wear something I made myself. Plus, it didn’t cost me an arm and a leg, which is a huge plus.
So, that’s my story about remaking the Patek Philippe Gondolo 7042/100G-010. It was a challenging project, but totally worth it. I learned a lot, had some fun, and ended up with a cool watch. If you’re into watches and looking for a fun project, maybe give something like this a try. It’s a good time, I promise.
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