Okay, so I’ve been eyeing a Patek Philippe Nautilus for a while now, and I finally decided to go for it. Specifically, the 5722 model. Man, this watch is something else. It’s like, super popular and everyone wants one, so getting my hands on it wasn’t exactly a walk in the park.
I started by doing a ton of research online. You know, reading forums, checking out reviews, comparing prices – the whole nine yards. I mean, we’re talking about a serious investment here, so I wanted to make sure I knew everything there was to know about this watch and the whole process.
First off, forget about just walking into a store and buying one of these things. It’s basically impossible. These watches are so in demand that there are waiting lists that can stretch for years. I’m talking like five to eight years! Can you believe that?
- I started looking into replicas, like those VSV NAUTILUS 5711/1A ones, they said those were good.
- But they were still pretty expensive, and I wasn’t sure if I wanted to go down that route.
- And there are some fakes out there, and I didn’t want to get ripped off.
After digging deeper, I started to learn about all the little details that separate the real deal from the fakes. For instance, I learned that the printing on authentic Patek Philippe watches is always super crisp and evenly spaced, with no misspellings. And unless it’s a skeletonized model, you won’t see a tourbillon or balance wheels on the dial. Plus, all the modern ones use sapphire crystals, which is something to look out for.
I spent weeks, maybe even months, going back and forth on this. I considered other watches, like the AP Royal Oak Chrono, but my heart was set on the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712R. It was such a hard choice. But Finally I decided to remake a 5722 myself.
Start to Remake
I spent weeks looking for parts. I scoured online forums, and talked to watchmakers. I found a guy who could source some good replica parts. It took about a month, but I finally gathered all the parts I needed.
Assemble the Movement
This was the hardest part. I had to be super careful. One wrong move and I could damage the delicate parts. It took me a few days, but I finally got the movement assembled. I took it slow, followed some online tutorials, and used the right tools. It was a huge relief when I finally got it working.
Put Everything Together
Once the movement was done, I carefully put the dial, hands, and case together. I double-checked everything to make sure it was perfect. Then, I put the watch on the winder and let it run for a few days to make sure everything was working properly.
Finally, after all that work, I had my very own remade Patek Philippe Nautilus 5722. It wasn’t easy, and it definitely took a lot of time and effort. But in the end, it was totally worth it. I learned a ton about watches, and now I have a beautiful timepiece that I’m really proud of.
So, yeah, that’s my story of how I finally got my hands on a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5722, albeit a remade one. It was a wild ride, but I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything. And who knows, maybe one day I’ll be able to get my hands on the real deal. But until then, I’m more than happy with my remade version.
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