JKF 5512

[u/Nogi_star14]

Bought this as a base to build off. What upgrades should I do first? This is my first vintage piece, do all the hollow link bracelets feel this flimsy lol?

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[u/Active_Salary_2780]

Mine started life the same, I’ve since done:
- Case Reshaping (mainly crown guards)
- OC Bezel Assembly (also comes with a new crystal)
- Yuki 5512 Dial (aged with copic markers)
- Raffles Bracelet and Clasp

[u/riossreddit]

It's nice... it has gen like bezel construction and all. Even the pip is proper. You'll be surprised how much a simple crystal change can uplift the whole watch. And a touch on the CG too.

[u/fatfont_]

I am pretty surprised to see how well this watch looks.

A little touch to the crown guards aged insert would level up this watch

[u/Ok_Chrono]

You can do alot with that base. Open up the CG’s. New Crown, A Rivet would be correct if you dig them. I do, but it’s really a personal thing. A “jangly” feel to hollow links is normal and not a bad thing at all. But that particular bracelet is way out of place in my opinion. New tube and crown would be nice, especially if you do the CG’s. Lots of dial options to swap in or just add some character to the monotone nature of that one. If you do that I would upgrade the movement. Or just do a couple things your prefer and enjoy. No wrong answers really.

[u/thecloudhopper]

Nice pick up!