Leather vs Metal

So, I've bought this watch online, a Longines Golden Wing. (Picture one) Only then I noticed it's missing a golden bezel. Also the wristband is pretty snuggy tight fitting. Until now I have not found any spareparts (I could not find a replacement bezel and a single piece of the wriststrap costs arround $ 70.-). (I have paid arround $ 180.- for the watch) Would you buy a second watch, just for the replacement parts? The second picture is the cheapest I have found so far. Offered as working, but from an eastern europe country, I'm cautious (on ebay with good ratings, but still). (It would be arround $150.- incl. shipping) -would you buy a second watch? -would you wait to find a cheaper one that's sold as non-working? -where else can I look for bezels if not on second hand platforms? -can a bezel be handmade? who does this? -and if the wristband is tight but symetrical, is it ok to add just one link, making it asymetrical? Sorry for the many questions. The watch still looks nice, but knowing it's missing a part is bugging me.

I put this on for the spirit of Mondays

I‘m new here and want to show you where I‘m at: -2x Candino -Garmin activ vivo 3 -Longines Golden Wing -Swatch -Fossil sun watch (for fun) My future plans involve a storage unit, a golden casio vintage design and a replacement for the Swatch as the glas is broken and it‘s running slow twice a day. Maybe a Certina DS or Tissot PR100? I always liked the silver and deep blue and it‘s my second swatch in a familiar design.

Watch of the Day is my Citizen Eco-Drive H500-S049628 HST Chronograph. A solar powered workhorse with chronograph function that has been with me so long I can barely remember when I picked it up. It just keeps on going like a steady old friend. Scent of the Day is Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue Eau de Parfum. The first spray faded at 4 hours, but a reapply carried me another 7 hours strong. Total performance today was an impressive 11 hours.