Remake Patek Philippe 6119R-001: Get the Calatrava Look for Less

So, I got it into my head that I wanted to remake a Patek Philippe watch. Not just any Patek, but the Calatrava 6119R-001. You know, the one they released back in 2021, rose gold, super classy. This was not my first time for remake. I had made many watches before, and this one just called out to me.

First off, I started digging around for all the info I could get on this watch. I mean, every little detail. Turns out, this thing is 39mm across and just 8.08mm thick. It can handle being splashed a bit, up to 30 meters underwater, but I wouldn’t go swimming with it. And it’s got this clear back so you can see all the tiny parts moving. I felt good about the info, and then I started.

Next up was getting my hands on all the parts for a watch, not easy. I knew this watch had the new Caliber 30-255 PS inside. I found out it’s got 164 parts. This was not going to be a walk in the park, but I was all in.

I started with the case. Since it’s supposed to be rose gold, I made sure to get the right material. I spent a good chunk of time just shaping and polishing it, getting it to look just right. Then came the dial. Man, getting that silver color to look like the original was tough. I went through a few tries before I was happy with it.

Now, the movement, that was the real beast. Each of those 164 parts, I had to make sure they were perfect. It took forever, and honestly, there were times I thought about just giving up. But I kept at it, one tiny piece at a time. I made and put together those parts.

Putting it all together was like the final boss battle. Every little screw, every gear, it all had to fit just right. And let me tell you, when I finally got it all together, and it started ticking, I felt like a king. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but seeing that watch come to life, it was all worth it.

Here’s the breakdown of what I worked with:

• Case: 39mm wide, 8.08mm thick, rose gold, and could handle a bit of water, up to 30 meters.
• Movement: Caliber 30-255 PS, which is 31mm across and only 2.55mm thick, made up of 164 parts.
• Dial: Silver, and getting that color right was a pain.

In the end, I managed to remake the Patek Philippe Calatrava 6119R-001, and it’s a beauty. It’s not just a watch; it’s a piece of art that I poured my heart and soul into. Would I do it again? Probably not anytime soon, but I’m damn proud of what I accomplished.