advice on refurbishing a jubilee bracelet?

[Kingface66]

A recent, and similar experience.

Months ago I bought a 1970 GMT from a very reputable dealer. Attached to it was an expandable C&I riveted bracelet with fairly moderate stretch, and at least one, and probably two, damaged links (the springs inside were shot and didn't "spring" anymore). It was driving me crazy and I desperately wanted to get it fixed so I could wear it.
Everyone on this forum said "Send it to Michael Young"

But, the impatient part of me wanted it done quickly and, preferably, locally. I live in New York City and thought, "Surely, there are capable repair guys here." I couldn't believe that ONLY MY was the one guy on earth who could fix it!

I brought it to Aaron Faber, a well-known and high-end business watch repair shop in midtown. They had it for 4 days before even giving me an estimate: To fix the one broken link, and tighten a second one - $350.

The next day I packed it up and sent it off to MY.

Four weeks later, I had the bracelet back. All the links were repairs, it was completely refurbished, tightened, cleaned, etc., and looked stunning.
Repair and shipping to and from Hong Kong - $200.

Couldn't be happier.