So, I’ve been obsessed with watches lately, especially those fancy Patek Philippe ones. I mean, who isn’t, right? They’re like the ultimate status symbol. But the price tags? Forget about it! That’s when I thought, “Why not try to remake one myself?” Yeah, I know, it sounds crazy, but I was determined to give it a shot. I decided to go for the Gondolo 4962/200R-001 because it’s got that classic, timeless look that I adore.
First, I spent hours just staring at pictures of the real deal. I dove into the Patek Philippe world, trying to understand what makes their watches so special. Their website was a good start. This one is a family-owned Genevan luxury watch manufacturer, they are really good. I found some remake demos online, just to get an idea of the process, you know, like that “RE3 Remake Demo 2020” video that popped up. Turns out, there’s a whole community of people who like to do this kind of stuff. I even stumbled upon some modding tools, like that thing with a powerful scripting API using Lua, and Reshade, Timescale stuff. Super helpful for getting the details right.
Now, I’m no watchmaker, so I had to get creative. I grabbed some cheap watch parts online, the kind you’d find at a flea market or something. The real challenge was the case. I needed that specific Gondolo shape. After a lot of trial and error, and a few messed up attempts, I managed to mold some metal clay into something resembling the 4962/200R-001 case. It wasn’t perfect, but hey, it was a start.
The dial was another beast. I printed out a high-resolution image of the original and carefully cut it out. Then, using some tiny brushes and acrylic paint, I tried to recreate the hour markers and the Patek Philippe logo. Let me tell you, my hands were cramping after that! I also found a mod that replace 2B’s default looks with Ashley Graham’s outfit from Resident Evil 4 Remake, I think it is similar thing I did, but in watch not game.
- Step 1: Gather reference images and study the design of the Patek Philippe Gondolo 4962/200R-001.
- Step 2: Find affordable watch parts and materials online or at local markets.
- Step 3: Shape the watch case using metal clay or other suitable material.
- Step 4: Print and cut out a high-resolution image of the watch dial.
- Step 5: Paint the dial details, including hour markers and logo, onto the printed cutout.
- Step 6: Assemble the watch using the crafted and sourced components.
Putting it all together was like solving a really complicated puzzle. I used some tweezers, a magnifying glass, and a whole lot of patience. And you know what? After all that work, I actually had something that looked like, well, maybe not exactly like, but kind of like a miniature version of the Gondolo 4962/200R-001!
The Final Result
Okay, okay, it’s not going to fool any watch experts, and it certainly doesn’t have the intricate mechanics of a real Patek Philippe. But, it’s my own little creation, and I’m pretty darn proud of it. It’s a reminder that sometimes, you just gotta get your hands dirty and try something new, even if it seems impossible at first. Plus, now I have a cool-looking watch that didn’t cost me a fortune! Although it did cost me a few late nights and a lot of frustration, it was all worth it in the end. And I learned that 9S actually started to hate 2B because of his memory, they both in a game, I think this is the feeling I got from this Gondolo 4962/200R-001 project. And I also saw someone use AI to help them do similar things, but I prefer to do it myself, it is more fun!
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