Alright, let’s talk about something I’ve been messing around with lately – trying to remake a Patek Philippe Calatrava 5088/100P-001. Yeah, that super fancy watch that costs more than my car. Now, I’m no watchmaker, but I’ve always been fascinated by these things, and I figured, why not give it a shot? It’s your money after all, do what ya want with it.
First thing I did was stare at a bunch of pictures online. I mean, a lot of pictures. Patek Philippe 5088/100P-001, all them numbers. Sounds like a tractor model to me! But this here’s a watch. A real fancy watch. I needed to get a good look at all the details, the way the hands are shaped, the design on the face, all that stuff.
Then came the hard part – finding the parts. You can’t just walk into a store and buy Patek Philippe parts, you know? So, I started scouring the internet, looking for similar-looking pieces. I found some hands that were kind of close, a case that had a similar shape, and a movement that… well, it ticked. That’s about all I could ask for.
Getting Down to Business
Once I had all the pieces, I started putting them together. It was like building a puzzle, but way more complicated. I watched some videos online about watch assembly, but most of it was way over my head. Still, I managed to figure some things out. Like the old ones, but new. Classic, they call it. Like them old-timey things, but spiffed up. I used some tweezers, a tiny screwdriver, and a whole lot of patience. I’m pretty sure I messed up a few times, but eventually, I got it all together. This 5088/100P-001.
- Finding the parts: This was a real scavenger hunt. I searched all over the internet for parts that looked similar to the original Patek Philippe.
- Figuring out the movement: I’m no expert, but I found a movement that worked and fit the case.
- Assembling the watch: This was the trickiest part. I watched a few videos and used some basic tools to put it all together.
The Result
After all that work, I finally had my own version of the Patek Philippe PP Calatrava 5088/100P-001. It’s not perfect, and it certainly doesn’t have the value or the craftsmanship of the original. This here Patek Philippe Calatrava 5088/100P, it’s a current production, they call it. That means they’re still makin’ em, brand new. So, if you got the money. But it’s got that classic Patek Philippe look, and it actually tells time. I even managed to engrave something similar to their signature pattern on the face. It’s a bit rough around the edges, but hey, I made it myself. I heard you can get these Calatrava Patek Philippe watches for anywhere between $21,000 and $115,000. Depends on how old it is. This model has consistently retained or increased its value over time, attributed to its iconic status and the meticulous craftsmanship synonymous with Patek Philippe.
So, if you’re lookin’ for that classic style, that Patek Philippe PP Calatrava look, but you don’t wanna sell your cow to get it, this remake might be for you. It’s a fun project, and you’ll learn a thing or two about watches along the way. Just don’t expect to fool any experts with it!
The name Calatrava comes from the brand’s logo, the calatrava cross which the brand had actually registered in 1887 but had not, up until 1932.
There have been dozens of Calatrava watches over the years with many of them among the most collectible watches, especially the vintage Calatrava * Patek Philippe 5088/100P is a current production model as of January 2025.
The Patek Philippe Calatrava 5088/100P has a retail price of $105,820 and trades for $83,837 on the pre-owned market. Expect to pay 6% more when buying from a secondary market dealer.
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