Get a Remake Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 5738R Quote: Is It Worth Buying?

Time:2025-1-23 Author:ldsf125303

Today I wanted to mess around with recreating a Patek Philippe watch, specifically the Golden Ellipse 5738R. I’ve always loved the design of this thing – it’s so simple and clean.

So, first, I started by grabbing some photos from the official Patek Philippe website. I mean, who knows their watches better than them, right? I made sure to grab shots from all angles so I could really understand the design.

After staring at those photos, I fired up my computer and got to work. I don’t have any fancy watchmaking tools, so this was all going to be done digitally. I began to build out the basic shape of the watch case, which isn’t a perfect circle or a square, but an ellipse. They say it’s based on the Golden Ratio, which I guess makes it pleasing to the eye.

Creating the dial was next. It’s a simple two-hand setup, no date or anything fancy. I tried to match the color and the markers as closely as I could to the real thing. Getting that right took some time, flipping back and forth between my screen and the photos.

  • Modeled the hands to look just like the real deal.
  • Added the Patek Philippe logo at the 12 o’clock position.
  • Made sure the proportions were right – this thing is known for its slim profile.

I also worked on getting the texture and the color of the rose gold case just right. It’s got a warm tone that’s not too shiny, which is tough to replicate digitally. I played around with different settings until I was happy with the result.

After hours of tweaking and refining, I finally had something that looked pretty darn close to the real Golden Ellipse 5738R. It wasn’t perfect, but I was proud of what I had managed to create.

Final Thoughts

This whole process was a lot of fun and a good challenge. Recreating something as iconic as a Patek Philippe watch is no small task, but it’s a great way to appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into these timepieces. I might not be able to afford the real deal, but at least I have my digital version!

You know, this was really just for kicks, but it made me appreciate the design of these luxury watches even more. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll try to make a real one, But for now, I’m happy with my little digital project.