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ArcaneTrickster11 t1_j555a4g wrote
Certina isn't uncommon there and is a respected brand among most watch people who aren't complete snobs
Edit: and alpina is Swatch group owned as well
fauxfilosopher t1_j50aii0 wrote
Both are in great condition for their age, love the integrated bracelet one especially!
iLikeTorturls t1_j50mrr7 wrote
That Certina is sexy...Tresor is very cool too.
Enough_Pea_3823 t1_j53gzzz wrote
I love love love the watch on the left
HoldingTheFire t1_j53jip8 wrote
You might love the Tissot PRX. It’s a new version of this design. They make a smaller vintage style as well.
denjohan OP t1_j53yn58 wrote
Yep, PRX has several common design features with this. But mine is WAY smaller; the Alpina is roughly 22-23 mm wide.
Gicelin t1_j50j9n2 wrote
Can you tell us the model on the left?
denjohan OP t1_j50jp8b wrote
Alpina Tresor. From what I understand a pretty common officer's watch in the German army at the moment (but not exclusive to; my grandfather was Swedish).
WoodpeckerBigAF t1_j539ehh wrote
Your grandpa might have been keeping secrets from you guys lmao
guidedhand t1_j52ijf2 wrote
That's cool; I have the same certina from my grandad. Watch face just needed a polish. They go for like 600 bucks or so on the secondhand market in good order iirc
denjohan OP t1_j53ysxp wrote
Thx. Yes, this not even by a long shot a rare model, it was a very common model in the 60's. Good and classic.
aPir8 t1_j52kfbd wrote
I'm trying to install values of "Buy quality and look after it" in my kids, my 8yo has a Casio Illuminator I got him about 2 years ago, wears it all day every day so in slightly worse condition than the above 😄 , but it's still working and most importantly will be part of his childhood memories. (I had Casio but strangely preferred plastic/resin. 🤷
More people need values like your Granddad. 👍
HoldingTheFire t1_j53jnmq wrote
I didn’t realize the integrated bracelet design on the left was that old. I thought it was ca. 1970s. Very cool. If anyone is interested in a modern version check out the Tissot PRX.
armsinstead t1_j54c1o9 wrote
He took really good care of them.
DrBlastMaster3000 t1_j54t4vo wrote
On the face of it, they've stood the test of time.
lonelygayPhD t1_j5344z7 wrote
How often do you get them serviced? I love the Hamilton Electrics from the 50s/60s, but with spare parts coming harder to come by, I've been hesitant to buy one.
denjohan OP t1_j53zfp9 wrote
I had the Certina fully serviced a few years ago, and I think that was the first time ever it had a full service. My plan is to have it cleaned ~ 5 years, fully serviced ~ 10-ish years. The Alpina is doubtful it has been fully serviced for ages. My grandfather died in 1984, and I got the watches in my hands just a few years ago, so my guess is that it hasn't been serviced for at least 40 years. So it is due, to say the least.
About your Hamilton; electromechanical watches is fun, quirky, fascinating and a bloody nightmare to service. I can imagine that getting parts for a service is somewhat of a challenge, yes.
BigAlternative5 t1_j50avv2 wrote
They might like to see this at r/watches. These brands are not commonly seen there.