new member new purchase needs band repair

[svgb123]

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

[Butch]

That particular band is not repairable. Sorry.

[svgb123]

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?

[YuriyV]

Looking at that very good used condition, I'd admit you did not overpay much. Enjoy it.

[ghostlyproduct]

 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 

[jon p]

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 !! 

[gwells]

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.

[jmh86325]

Here is mine that i retrofitted with a retro band from squinky

[NOT ENOUGH WRIST TIME]

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

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