Okay, let’s talk about what I did with the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5713/1G-010. It’s a pretty slick watch, all white gold and diamonds, you know? I got my hands on one of these beauties and, man, was it an experience taking it apart and putting it back together.
First off, I grabbed my tools. It’s not your everyday watch, so I needed to be extra careful. I started by unscrewing the back. This wasn’t as easy as it sounds. Those screws are tiny, and you need a steady hand. Once I got the back off, I saw the movement inside. It’s the self-winding 324 S C caliber. Pretty impressive, even to someone who’s seen a lot of watches.
I carefully removed the movement. Then, the dial and the hands came off. Each piece, I set aside, making sure not to lose anything. The bezel, oh boy, the bezel. It’s set with diamonds, and I had to be super gentle with it. I used a special tool to lift it off without scratching the white gold or messing up those diamonds.
- Unscrew the case back carefully.
- Remove the self-winding 324 S C movement.
- Take off the dial and hands.
- Carefully lift off the diamond-set bezel.
Next up, I cleaned each part. I used a soft brush and some cleaning solution made for watches. You wouldn’t believe how much dust can get inside, even though it’s supposed to be sealed up tight. After everything was clean and dry, I started putting it back together.
Putting it back together was like doing the whole process in reverse, but even more nerve-wracking. I had to make sure each part was perfectly aligned. The movement went back in first, then the dial and hands. The bezel was the last piece. I pressed it back into place, and it clicked. That was a good sound.
Finally, I screwed the back on. Tightened those tiny screws, and there it was. The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5713/1G-010, all put back together. It’s a beautiful watch, and working on it was a real treat. Not something I get to do every day, that’s for sure.
It is really hard job, I screwed the back on too tight, and two screws broke. So I had to replace the screws, which was a bit of a pain. I had to order them online, and it took a few days for them to arrive. But eventually, I got them, and the watch was finally back in one piece.
Honestly, taking apart and putting back together a watch like this is more than just a hobby for me. It’s a passion. There’s something about seeing all those tiny parts working together that just fascinates me. And yeah, it can be a bit tedious at times, but when you see the finished product, it’s all worth it.
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