Today, I’m gonna talk about how I remade a Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227G-010. Now, this ain’t your everyday watch, it’s one of them fancy ones that folks say are like, a big deal, you know, the classic style.
First off, I got the basic watch shape down. This one’s got a white gold case, 39 mm, pretty standard for a dress watch. I used some 3D modeling software to make a digital version. Getting the dimensions right was kind of a chore. I mean, I measured like a hundred times, it’s 9.24 mm thick, which is kinda specific, but hey, that’s what the specs said.
The Dial and Hands
Then there’s the dial, it’s black, and it’s supposed to look all fancy and formal. I messed around with different shades of black in the software until it looked just about right. The hands, those were tricky. I had to make sure they looked like the real deal, slim and elegant, you know? Took me a few tries, but I think I nailed it.
The Movement
Alright, so, the movement. This watch is supposed to have an automatic caliber 324 S C. Now, I ain’t no watchmaker, but I did my best to replicate the look of it. Lots of tiny gears and parts, all modeled digitally. It was more about getting the visual right than making it actually work, ’cause, you know, it’s a remake.
- Case: 39 mm, white gold.
- Height: 9.24 mm.
- Dial: Black.
- Movement: Replicated automatic caliber 324 S C.
Putting it all together was like doing a jigsaw puzzle, but in 3D. I had to make sure all the parts fit just right. The crown, the case back, the crystal on top, it all had to come together perfectly.
I did some renders, played with the lighting to make it look like those glossy photos you see in watch magazines. It’s all about presentation, right? And I gotta say, it looked pretty darn good, if I do say so myself.
So, that’s my story of remaking the Patek Philippe Calatrava 5227G-010. It was a fun project, a bit of a challenge, but totally worth it. I might not be able to afford the real thing, which people say is valuable and whatnot since they started making them in 1839, but this digital version? It’s all mine. And who knows, maybe one day I’ll get my hands on the real deal. Until then, I’ve got my pictures and my 3D model to keep me company.
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