Zodiac Talk => General Zodiac Discussion => Topic started by: svgb123 on February 02, 2017, 05:45:35 PM

Title: new member new purchase needs band repair
Post by: svgb123 on February 02, 2017, 05:45:35 PM
Hello all, just purchased a 60s (according to seller) Sea Wolf on Ebay. It has an original Zodiac band that the seller indicated would need repair. Is this a simple fix that any watch repair outfit can handle, or one that has Zodiac experience? Some of the springs between the links are missing
Title: Re: new member new purchase needs band repair
Post by: Butch on February 02, 2017, 05:52:04 PM
That particular band is not repairable. Sorry.
Title: Re: new member new purchase needs band repair
Post by: svgb123 on February 02, 2017, 06:08:46 PM
Ouch!  Thanks for the info. Hopefully I didn't over pay - 600 US$.
Would a vintage watch company that  "stands for quality, passion, integrity, and horological awesomeness" know that the band is unreparable?
Title: Re: new member new purchase needs band repair
Post by: YuriyV on February 02, 2017, 06:52:05 PM
Looking at that very good used condition, I'd admit you did not overpay much. Enjoy it.
Title: Re: new member new purchase needs band repair
Post by: ghostlyproduct on February 03, 2017, 01:28:35 PM
 That's a pretty good looking Sea Wolf! Sucks about the band, but you could always source another either here or through eBay. They don't come cheap, personally I would throw it on a G-10 strap and rock it that way  :beer
Title: Re: new member new purchase needs band repair
Post by: jon p on February 06, 2017, 10:00:17 PM
very nice SW, bad bracelet! start your search for a zodiac jubilee style bracelet, it may take a while. for now, find any 17.5MM bracelet so you can wear your watch. be sure to get it serviced. I have the same SW I bought new at the army PX ,ft bening GA, may of 1968. jubilee bracelet, new $55.00 !!  :wehe :what
Title: Re: new member new purchase needs band repair
Post by: gwells on February 07, 2017, 08:10:14 PM
the important thing is that you have the end links. there are bracelets out there w/o end links which are less expensive than with them.
Title: Re: new member new purchase needs band repair
Post by: jmh86325 on February 07, 2017, 08:10:46 PM
Here is mine that i retrofitted with a retro band from squinky

Title: Re: new member new purchase needs band repair
Post by: NOT ENOUGH WRIST TIME on February 09, 2017, 04:42:47 PM
Midsize steel vintage Oyster watch band 1960s spring link 17.3mm or 18mm ends
$195.00  or Best Offer
+$5.99 shipping

Seller: mentioned in previous messages in this thread

Item: 162134725

CHECK IT OUT