Okay, so, I got this wild idea to remake that Patek Philippe Gondolo 7042/100G-010 watch. Yeah, the one with all the diamonds and stuff. It’s a real looker, you know, with its white gold case and that cool rectangular shape. Pretty fancy, right?
First off, I started digging around about this watch. Turns out, the 7042/100G-010 is part of the Gondolo collection. And guess what? It’s named after some retailer in Rio de Janeiro called Gondolo & Labouriau. How cool is that for a bit of history?
Now, I knew getting a real one was like, nearly impossible. Long waiting lists, super exclusive, you name it. So, I thought, why not try to remake it? I got all my tools ready, started gathering materials that looked like the real deal. White gold was a must, and I found some decent alternatives. Diamonds were a bit tricky, but I managed to get some shiny ones that look pretty convincing.
I started by shaping the case. It’s not round, it’s rectangular, which is kinda unique for watches. I spent hours just getting the shape right. Then came the fun part – setting the diamonds. Man, that was tedious. Each little diamond had to be placed just right. My eyes were practically crossed by the end of it.
- Spent days just on the case.
- Diamonds? A whole other level of pain.
- But it was worth it, seeing it come together.
The dial was another challenge. I wanted it to look just like the original, with that classy, elegant vibe. I experimented with different materials and finally found something that worked. It wasn’t easy, but hey, who said this was gonna be a walk in the park?
After all that work, seeing the finished watch was amazing. It’s not perfect, but it’s my own version of the Gondolo 7042/100G-010. And you know what? I’m pretty darn proud of it.
Final Thoughts
This whole project was a wild ride. Learned a ton, messed up a few times, but in the end, it was all worth it. It’s not just about having a fancy watch, it’s about the journey, the challenge, and the satisfaction of making something with your own two hands. Would I do it again? Heck yeah! But maybe next time, I’ll pick something a little less… blingy.
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