Okay, so I tried to remake a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711. This is what happened.
I started by getting my hands on a watch. I found this one from Bamford, it’s all blacked out, black dial, black PVC coating and everything. Looks pretty cool, right?
Then I started digging around to see what other folks had done. I found this article, I don’t remember exactly where I found it, but it’s talking about different versions of the 5711 made by PPF, PF, and MK. They said the PPF one, especially the blue dial, is the best quality. I kept that in mind.
What I Did
- Sourced the Watch: Got a Bamford remake of the 5711, blacked out version.
- Researched: Looked into what makes a good 5711, learned about the PPF, PF, and MK versions. I even saw some news that WatchPro reported.
- Compared and Contrasted: Tried to see how my Bamford compared to the others. It was tough, but I gave it my best shot.
- Documented: Took a bunch of notes and photos along the way. You know, for science.
It was a real learning experience. I mean, who knew there was so much to know about a watch? I tried to figure out what makes a good remake, what people look for, and all that jazz. This Bamford I got, it’s not bad. It has that sleek, all-black thing going on. But is it the best? Hard to say. The PPF one, with the blue dial, seems to be the real deal according to that article.
In the end, did I perfectly recreate a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711? Probably not. But did I learn a ton? You bet. Plus, I’ve got a pretty sweet-looking blacked-out watch out of the deal. Not a bad way to spend a few days, if you ask me.
So, that’s my story. Hope you enjoyed my little adventure into the world of watch remakes. It’s a wild world out there, folks.
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