Okay, so, I’ve been wanting to remake the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 5738R for a while now. It’s a real beauty, with that classy elliptical shape. I mean, it’s not your everyday round watch, you know? This one’s got some history, too – it’s been around since 1968.
So, first, I started digging around for info. I wanted to get this remake right, so I looked everywhere. I found out that it’s made from 18k rose gold, and that’s what I was going for.
Next, I started sketching. I wanted to capture that “golden section” vibe that the original watch is famous for. It’s this ancient Greek math thing about proportions. The watch is based on this principle, and I wanted my remake to have it too. The case, the dial, everything had to be just right, proportionally speaking. I sketched and sketched until I felt I’d nailed it.
Then came the tricky part: actually making the watch. I decided to use rose gold for the case, just like the original. I started shaping the metal, carefully following my sketches. It was slow going, lots of bending and hammering, but I was determined to get that elliptical shape perfect.
- Sourcing the materials: Finding the right quality of rose gold took a bit of doing.
- Shaping the case: This was a real test of patience. Getting the curves right was a challenge.
- Creating the dial: I wanted a simple, clean dial, just like the original.
- Assembling the movement: I’m not gonna lie, this was the hardest part. So many tiny pieces!
After I finally assembled it all, I compared it with pictures of the real 5738R. The shape was spot on. I mean, it wasn’t perfect, but it was pretty darn close, and I was proud of it. I even did a little happy dance when I finished it.
I polished the case until it gleamed, and I was pretty amazed by how it turned out. It looked elegant, sophisticated, just like the real deal. Honestly, it felt great to hold something I’d made with my own hands, something that looked so high-end.
The whole process took me weeks, but it was worth it. I learned a ton about watchmaking, and I ended up with a pretty sweet remake of the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 5738R. It’s not the real deal, but it’s a piece I can be proud of. And hey, it looks great on my wrist!
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