Watch Update - 2024-10-31
The Islander
Services were completed on the Islander Journey BDL77. No details were provided so I do not actually know what was done. Given that this watch was a charity purchase I'm not that upset by the scratched case, chipped bezel, and less than impressive condition in which the watch returned from service. Had this been a more valuable watch the story would be much different. At least I know which shop I won't use for service in the future.
The Hamilton
Swatch Group's repair center on the other hand returned my watch in proper working order with no new damage. The movement appears to have been serviced, and the hands were comically replaced for having been "scratched" (a condition that must have been the case when it was initially assembled). Anyway, it's on my wrist now as I greatly prefer its 38mm case diameter to that of the 40mm Islander.
Omega Speedmaster
On a recent trip to Portland, Oregon, I stopped into an Omega shop and actually tried on several Speedmasters. Of course, the one I liked most was $7000 and thus won't be an option for a long while. Despite a larger than 40mm diameter it did not wear as large as the Islander. This probably owes to more downturned and shorter lugs. Chances are I still go for a Sinn 356 or the Hanhart 417ES to scratch the chronograph itch at some point in the future. Especially considering I can buy both for the price of one Speedmaster.