Alright, let’s talk about this project I just wrapped up – remaking the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 5738R. It was a real doozy, but man, was it satisfying to see it through.
First, I started by gathering some stuff about this watch. I mean, the Golden Ellipse is a classic, right? So, I dug up some details online about the original 5738R. Found some info about it being from 2021, and even newer ones from 2024. Rose gold, black dial, the whole nine yards.
Getting Down to Business
Then came the fun part – actually figuring out how to remake this thing. I knew the case was inspired by the Golden Ratio, some fancy math stuff from ancient Greece. And the bracelet? Forget about it! It’s this intricate chain-style thing with over 300 tiny links. I spent some time looking at all the little parts – 363 parts in total, all polished by hand, supposedly. I tried to find similar parts online to rebuild the whole thing.
- Finding the parts: Sourced some rose gold-plated material for the case, and a similar black dial. The bracelet was the real challenge. I tried to find something with a similar link style.
- Putting it all together: I assembled the case and dial, which went smoother than I expected. The bracelet, well, let’s just say it took some patience to get those links connected. I might have gotten a few scratches in the process, but hey, that’s part of the fun, right?
- The movement: Now, I couldn’t get my hands on the original 240 ultra-thin self-winding movement – that’s some high-end stuff. I found a decent quartz movement to put inside, just to keep the thing ticking. I read that the original Golden Ellipse also used quartz movements, like the 3770, so I figured it wasn’t too far off.
The End Result
After a good chunk of time and some seriously sore fingers, I finally finished it. It’s not an exact replica, of course, but it captures the spirit of the Golden Ellipse. It’s got that classy elliptical shape, the rose gold look, and a black dial. I even managed to get a bracelet that looks kind of like the original. I tried it on, and yeah, it felt pretty darn good. It may not be the real thing, but it’s my version of it, and I’m proud of how it turned out. I wore it to a friend’s party, and it got quite a few compliments. Made all that work worth it! This project was one for the books. It pushed me to learn new things and get creative with my skills.
It might not be a perfect match for the original, but hey, it’s got that vibe, you know? And honestly, the process of figuring it all out was half the fun. It also got me thinking, maybe I should tackle another classic watch next. Any suggestions?
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