Get the Remake Patek Philippe PP Gondolo 7041R-001 Exclusively at Specialty Stores

So, I’ve been wanting to remake this Patek Philippe Gondolo 7041R-001 watch for a while now. I mean, that thing is a beauty. I finally decided to give it a shot, and let me tell you, it was a journey.

First things first, I gathered all the information I could about the watch. I found some stuff online – seems like the new 2024 model is going for around 24 grand. Mine was from around 2020, I guess, but in great shape.

I saw it’s called the Gondolo, and it’s got this rose gold thing going on. Also, it’s a manual wind, which means you gotta wind it up yourself. No batteries in this bad boy.

Then, I started looking at the details. The size, the materials, that kind of stuff. This watch is known for its “precise contours and timeless style”. I wanted to make sure I captured that.

• Size: It’s not too big, not too small. Around 30 x 33.8 mm.
• Material: 18K rose gold. That’s the fancy stuff.
• Movement: It’s got this Caliber 215 PS thing. Small seconds hand, 18 jewels. Sounds complicated.

Next up, I got my hands on the same quality materials. This was probably the hardest part. Sourcing that 18k rose gold and the other materials to get as close to the original as possible, and at the same time, not break the bank. The movement, I just found a mechanical movement to learn how to make it work, that Caliber 215 PS is way too fancy for me.

Then came the actual crafting. Putting it all together was tricky. I spent hours making sure everything fit just right. Matching those contours was no joke. I wanted it to look sharp, like the real deal.

Finally, after all that work, I finished it! It wasn’t easy, and it’s definitely not perfect, but I’m pretty proud of how it turned out. It’s got that Gondolo look, that rose gold shine, and it feels pretty good on the wrist.

A Few More Details:

I did some digging, and it looks like this Gondolo 7041R-001 is a pretty special watch. It’s meant for specialty stores. It’s got this whole “timeless style” thing going on. And yeah, it’s expensive.

But hey, I made my own version, and that’s something. It was a fun project, and I learned a lot along the way. Maybe one day I’ll get my hands on a real Gondolo. Until then, I’ll be rocking my homemade version.

This is how I did it. Not professional, but it works for me. I hope you find it interesting and let me know what you think.