Advice on a Speedmaster Ultraman

I’ve recently inherited a “well loved” Speedmaster 145.012-67 with an orange second hand. The serial number is within the range of Ultraman serial numbers. I realize that Omega doesn’t do COAs or Archive Extracts anymore so I’m proceeding as if it is an Ultraman. I’m new to vintage watches and Omegas but I’ve done a fair amount of homework since inheriting the watch including reading everything I can on these forums.

I’m looking for advice on three questions about this watch.

First, it’s missing the bezel. I’ve found a few DO90 bezels on eBay but I’m not sure about the pricing. One of the articles I read said that the days of $5k bezels were behind us but the only nice one I’ve found so far is $4900 USD. The $2000 - $2500 offerings look like they were run over by a car. Do these prices represent the market or should I keep looking?

Second, the bracelet is damaged. I’d like to have it repaired to keep as much of the original watch in service as possible. I suspect it would need to be welded. Is that something that is done or should I look for a bracelet as well. The damage is visible at the bottom of the first picture.

Lastly, I want to have it serviced while maintaining its originality. Before doing my homework, I thought that sending to Omega through my local AD was the way to go. Fortunately, I learned better while it was in transit and declined service. However, I now need to find someone to service it. I have a recommendation for a watchmaker in the UK but I’d really like to find someone in the US. Are there Omega experts that this forum likes?

This post has run long so I’ll stop here but I would be grateful for any feedback or recommendations you might have.

Can't help I'm afraid but will be following this thread. Hope it turns out well.👍

Thank you. I'm in the greater Cincinnati area but willing to travel.

Thanks for these recommendations. I'll follow up with them.

I tried to determine if it was a glossy dial by comparing it to modern Speedmaster at the dealer but the crystal is in such a state that I couldn’t tell. Short of removing the watch from the case, is there a way to tell? I’d be happy to take more pictures if that would help.