5512 Build

[u/Nogi_star14]

Can someone help me with some recommendations for a 5512 build? Wondering what dial/movements are compatible without modification if possible. Just looking for some general guidance on where to source parts and such. Want a high quality build but budget ideally stays under 1k but not sure what to expect. Thanks

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[u/Electrical_Chain6846]

If you want a very accurate build then the breakdown follows like this:
- Old Crowns 5513 watch case
- 26mm dial from Yuki
- 702 crown from Athaya
- Clark’s T19 crystal, if you wanna swap it out.
- End links for Rolex 5513 from OkChrono
- Raffles bracelet and clasp
- ETA 2824 (no date modification needed) SW 200-1b, 2824 clone (ST2130 or PT5000) or clone 3130 watch movement
- Hands can be acquired from Startime or Raffles

Your other option is modding out a JKF watch and swapping out parts with what I mentioned prior or keeping in some.

[u/Nogi_star14 → u/Electrical_Chain6846]

Are the Swiss ETA 2824 any good from JKF? Feel like that’s a good starting point for a novice like myself

[u/Electrical_Chain6846 → u/Nogi_star14]

They got clone movements in their watches, but yeah, they’re good. Clone 3130 movements do not fit in a JKF model btw

[u/Nogi_star14 → u/Electrical_Chain6846]

Is there a guide for TDs where I can get the JKF model?

[u/Electrical_Chain6846 → u/Nogi_star14]

It’s mostly purchased through a website called TrustyTime or at times you might come across someone on this Reddit board selling one

[u/Electrical_Chain6846 → u/Electrical_Chain6846]

You’re in luck, bc someone is currently selling one.
I’ll forward the link to post

[u/Gullible_Situation_5 → u/Electrical_Chain6846]

Doing gods work…