Bucko,
This watch has a plain goldtone Compu Chron band attached and I can only assume it's original to the watch due to the amount of soiling present between the band and case. I'm quite embarrassed
to show it at this point due to it's present condition but here it is.... BE WARNED, IT'S NOT PRETTY!
Retro,
Super nice match-up between the peaned wittnauer case and the eel skin band. The band contrasts nicely against the tone and finish of the case.
As for a replacement band, I'm leaning toward a medium tone snake skin band. I found a nice 19 mm band made of anaconda that looks like it would compliment the case nicely. if I choose it I will "Dress" the watch and post photos. I am definitely going to take this band and mill the surface to replicate the pattern on the case. I'll have to have the band re-plated after milling and with any luck it will compliment the case, when it's finished.
I have been curious about the serial #'s on these watches for some time and can not find any information pertaining to it. It shows 5000022 on the case back of this particular watch. Does that mean it was watch # 22 produced in 1975?