Want a Remake 6119R-001 Patek Philippe Calatrava? (Visit the Official Flagship Store for Details)

Alright, so, I’ve been wanting to do this for a while now, and I finally took the plunge. I’m talking about remaking the Patek Philippe Calatrava 6119R-001, you know, the one you see in the official flagship store. It’s shiny, it’s pretty, and it’s a classic, right?

First off, I started digging around. I mean, you can’t just jump into something like this blind. I spent a good chunk of time just looking at pictures, reading stuff online, whatever info I could get my hands on. Just trying to get a good feel for the watch, you know?

Then, I got to work. I started sketching, drawing, trying to figure out the measurements. Let me tell you, it’s not as easy as it looks. It was a lot of trial and error, let’s just say that. But, I kept at it. I was determined to make this thing happen.

• Sourcing the parts: This was a whole other headache. I had to find parts that looked the part, but weren’t, you know, gonna cost me an arm and a leg. I scoured the internet, hit up some local shops, and finally managed to piece together what I needed.
• Putting it all together: This was the real test. I’m not gonna lie, there were moments when I thought I was in over my head. But I took it slow, one step at a time, double-checking everything as I went.
• The final touches: Once I had the watch assembled, it was all about the details. I spent hours just tweaking things, trying to get it as close to the original as I could.

And you know what? After all that, I finally did it. I made my own version of the Patek Philippe Calatrava 6119R-001. It’s not perfect, but it’s mine. And honestly, I’m pretty proud of how it turned out.

It was a tough project, no doubt. But it was also a lot of fun, and I learned a ton along the way. Would I do it again? Maybe. But for now, I’m just gonna enjoy wearing my new watch and appreciate all the hard work that went into making it.

Was it worth it?

For me, absolutely. But that’s just me. It’s not about the money or anything like that. It’s about the experience, the challenge, and the satisfaction of creating something with my own two hands.