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.
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).
My grandpa's old watches. He got the left one for his 25th birthday in 1939 and the right one for his 50th birthday in 1964. Still running strong and frequently used by me.
Bought those Haglöfs boots on my 18th birthday. This week I celebrated my 50th birthday.
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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.