I am pretty sure this is a 218 day/date. Have to pin down the version. I picked this up at a recent auction. Mainly because of the classic 70s look and the watch band. Just take a look at those Accutron links. I love it. It does work, well it works but does not keep time. Another one for a service I think.
Ref the band. Do you think this watch was originaly sold with the watch, or was it something added as an after thought.
Day and Date. Here's the thing with watch dealers of the day. That watch probably walked out of that store new with that band. Did it come with the watch as original "dunno". The salesmen used to upsell the accessory band just like they do now days. Very very nice.
In reply to I think we have a ad for this by OldTicker
Lol, man you don't ask for much do you :) The band is Marked. CHAMPION - stainless Steel U.S.A. - 14 Kt GF Trim - To the side of this is a triangle with 'JB' within - Other side of the band is '5-74' MAy 1974 maybe? - I think that I will pass this watch on via our favorite auction site to fund restoration of other watches