So, I got this idea to remake the Patek Philippe Gondolo 4962/200R-001. Yeah, I know, it’s a mouthful. First off, I started digging around, trying to find out everything I could about this watch. I spent hours looking at pictures online, reading whatever I could find, and even watching some videos. I was trying to soak up every little detail about it.
I found out that the name “Gondolo” comes from a place called Gondolo Labouriau, sounds pretty fancy, right? It’s a famous place I guess. This particular watch, the 4962/200R-001, seems to be a big deal. From what I gathered, people think it’s pretty special, and yeah, it does look quite shiny and nice in the pictures.
- First thing I did was gather all the info I could. Like I said, pictures, articles, videos – you name it, I was on it.
- Then, I started looking at the materials. I needed to figure out what this thing is made of and how I could get my hands on similar stuff.
- Next up, I sketched it out. I’m no artist, but I did my best to draw what I saw. It helped me understand how it all fits together.
- After that, it was time to start building. I started with the easy parts, you know, just getting a feel for it. I used some basic tools that I have in my garage.
- I messed up a lot. No joke, there were times I wanted to just throw it all away. But I kept at it, learning from my mistakes as I went along.
- Slowly but surely, it started to look like something. It wasn’t perfect, not by a long shot, but it was starting to resemble the Gondolo.
- Finally, after a lot of trial and error, I finished it. It took way longer than I thought, but I did it.
I spent days just staring at what I made. I compared it to the real thing online, and you know what? It’s not half bad. It’s not a Patek Philippe, obviously, but it’s my version of it, and I’m pretty proud of that. It’s rough around the edges, sure, but it’s mine.
This whole thing was a real learning experience. I learned a lot about watches, about craftsmanship, and about my own patience, or lack thereof. It was tough, but it was also kinda fun. And, It’s made me have a deeper appreciation for these luxury watches and the value they have.
Would I do it again? Maybe. But next time, I think I’ll pick something a little less complicated. Or maybe not. Who knows? It is a good deal.
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