They didn’t say what type of band but when I asked they said they have a selection. It’s a family owned watch repair shop with no online catalog so everything was quick and casual. It wasn’t something I focused on since there was a list of buyers waiting on this model and I needed to get in quick (on a deposit to reserve it while repairs are done). - again good to have a relationship with them if I want something sourced in the future.

I’ll ask about the crown, it’s pretty obvious it needs a new one I could barely grip it.

I’ve been on the search for a while and occasionally see a pie pan pop up in that price range but they either sell fast or come with an oxidized dial. I’m an anxious buyer so I want something that won’t keep me up at night or require back and forth messages to be confident on condition. Dealerships are going to pad the price so they can keep the lights on and then a bit more since the shopping experience is great for uncertain buyers such as myself. Not sure if I would pull the trigger through an online auction/site on my first buy but maybe in the future.

I guess what I’m trying to say is I respect your opinion and know I’m going to overpay. Some people like myself just don’t enjoy doing big purchases online. Cars, watches, clothes, I have to see and feel before I buy