ALPINA – Startimer Pilot Heritage Automatic

ALPINA – STARTIMER Pilot Heritage Automatic 44mm Limited Edition

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Startimer Pilot Heritage Automatic: the Aviation Icon is Back

Alpina has been dedicated to pilots for over 50 years. As an official supplier to various air forces, it has specialised in meeting the requirements of pilots at work by delivering steadfast resistance, unfailing precision and perfect readability.  

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For fans of air travel comes the new limited edition Startimer Pilot Heritage Automatic with a new design and a new case, in addition to its famous "hunter caseback". A rare piece for collectors of great pilot watches.

Flashback

The Startimer Pilot Heritage is well-known among collectors. In 2015, Alpina paid glorious tribute to the heroes of aviation with its cult manual winding 50 mm Startimer Pilot Heritage watch, limited to 1,883 pieces. 

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It came complete with a "hallmark case back", an historic hinged case back that opened with a click to reveal the Swiss Made mechanics of the calibre inside.

A tribute to the 21st century

Building on this wonderful momentum, Alpina can now unveil the Startimer Pilot Heritage Automatic in an ultra-resistant 44 mm steel case. Thanks to this new limited edition of 1,883 pieces, Alpina is returning to the origins of large diameter pilot watches. 

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Presented against matte black, the hours and minutes stretch out in luminescent beige, carefully chosen to replicate the shade that was used on vintage dials. Large hand-polished steel hands in the same luminescent shade hover over a 24-hour counter designed with long-haul flight in mind.

The devil is in the detail

Collectors are bound to appreciate the vintage touches that reveal just how much care Alpina took in drawing on vintage watches. Firstly, the "Alpina" logo features in the original font used by the Geneva-based brand founded in 1883. 

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Then, there is the legendary Alpina triangle, symbolic of the Swiss peaks. Located at 12 o’clock, it helps differentiate between "II" and "I", 11 o’clock and 1 o’clock respectively, during flights. The watch is also distinguished by the red counterbalance on the large seconds hand, hovering over the date display at 3 o’clock.

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As for the case, the "hallmark case back" makes its big return. Decorated with a delicate perlage pattern, it reveals the sapphire crystal through which the Swiss Made AL-525 movement can be seen, a high frequency calibre oscillating at 28,800 beats per hour.

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The brand has also revived the grooved design for the crown at 3 o’clock, making it easier to grip, even when wearing gloves. 

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Finally, the brown calfskin strap is embellished with topstitching in the same vintage beige as the hands. As the watch develops a patina over the years, each piece takes on a life unique to its owner.

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ABOUT ALPINA
SWISS MANUFACTURER OF ALPINE SPORTS WATCHES SINCE 1883
Founded in 1883 and famous for its iconic red triangle, Alpina is a Swiss watch manufacturer based
in Geneva. The brand set out to design luxury sports watches offering exceptional accuracy and
reliability in the most challenging sporting environments, like the Alps.
A true pioneer of the watchmaking industry, Alpina has been the source of numerous patents and
innovative calibres over the past 137 years. At the beginning of the 20th century, Alpina became the
official supplier of watches to military pilots, before revolutionising the concept of sports watches in
1938 with the legendary Alpina 4.
True to its long tradition of innovation, Alpina launched the first Swiss Horological Smartwatch
in 2015, setting the stage for a new segment in the luxury Swiss sports watch industry. In 2020, the
brand introduced the AlpinerX Alive, a new generation of connected watches equipped with a heart
rate monitor and GPS, among many other features. Also committed to protecting the planet, Alpina
created the Seastrong Diver Gyre Automatic range using recycled plastic from the oceans.
Inspired by the Alps from the very beginning, Alpina has always been heavily involved in outdoor
activities and mountain sports. The brand has built strong partnerships demonstrating its
commitment to this world, as well as a team of 'Alpinists', including athletes and friends of the brand
working in the most challenging environments.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: STARTIMER Pilot Heritage Automatic

Price: 1195 EUR

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Reference  AL-525BBG4SH6 - Mat black dial 

Movement
Automatic caliber AL-525
26 jewels,
38-hour power reserve,
28’800 alt/h
Functions Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case
Polished stainless steel 3-parts case
Diameter of 44 mm, thickness of 11.55 mm
Convex sapphire crystal
Water-resistant up to 3 ATM/30m/100ft
Jointed case-back
Dial
Mat black dial, applied silver indexes with beige luminous treatment
Date window at 3 o’clock
Hand-polished silver hands with beige luminous treatment and
silver seconds hand with red triangle
Strap
Dark brown calf leather strap with off-white stitching

Limited edition Limited to 1883 pieces

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ALPINA – STARTIMER Pilot Heritage Chronograph Automatic

ALPINA – STARTIMER Pilot Heritage Chronograph 42mm Automatic Collection - 2019

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Alpina unveils the first chronograph from 

its Startimer Pilot Heritage collection

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A new design, a new complication, and most importantly, a new movement: a chronograph is joining the Startimer Pilot Heritage collection for the first time. The complication uses a La Joux-Perret calibre, which offers over 40% more power reserve.

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Alpina's aeronautically-inspired Startimer collection offers aviation enthusiasts timepieces that correspond with the discipline's demanding standards: robust, legible and practical with resolutely contemporary aesthetics.

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This iconic Alpina family is now embarking on a new chapter. Drawing on the brand's history, for the first time the Startimer Pilot Heritage has been fitted with a single-push-piece chronograph based on a movement designed by La Joux-Perret.

Continuing the adventure

Until now, the Startimer Pilot Heritage was a model particularly appreciated by keen travellers given its date and second time zone.

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Available in four versions in blue, grey and bronze, the piece is characterised by its unique case within the Startimer collection, a clever compromise between a cushion-shaped case and the famous "Bullhead" shape, a design that ranks among the finest motorsport pieces.

Returning to the brand's roots

The new Startimer Pilot Heritage Chronograph is returning to the essence of the sports watch invented by Alpina in 1883. The Startimer Pilot Heritage's iconic case is solely fitted with a chronograph, the ultimate complication for all lovers of high-precision mechanical sports pieces.

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This bicompax chronograph measures short time intervals (30 minutes) thanks to the AL-727 calibre, which oscillates at a high frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vib/h) to ensure accuracy and shock-resistance, two cornerstones of the Alpina spirit.

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This new Startimer movement also offers a 55-hour power reserve: almost 45% more than its predecessor. Last but not least, in the purest historical chronograph tradition, it has a single pushpiece, just like the first Alpina sport chronographs almost a century ago.

One piece, two counters, three colours

The new Startimer Pilot Heritage Chronograph is currently available in three versions: pale grey and anthracite for an understated modern spirit, blue and grey for a young and dynamic look, and blue and grey with red hands for a sporty, racing style..

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Each variation offers the same standard of Alpina's beloved fine Swiss watchmaking finishes, with a case that is polished (on the sides) and satin-finished (on top), circular guilloché counters for improved light diffusion, hour and minute hands featuring Super-LumiNova for visibility in all light conditions, and a screw-down crown and case back for guaranteed water resistance up to 100 metres.

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This powerful heritage piece is thoroughly in tune with its time. For collectors, this is the first single-pushpiece chronograph developed for the Startimer Pilot Heritage collection.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: STARTIMER Pilot Heritage Chronograph Automatic

Price:  1895 CHF/ 1985 EUR

Reference  AL-727SS4H6 - Silver 
Reference  AL-727LNN4H6 - Blue
Reference  AL-727LNS4H6 - Blue/ Silver

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Case
Stainless steel case with bronze color PVD with internal turning ring
Diameter  42x40.75mm diameter
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
Water-resistant up to 10 ATM/100m/330ft
Engraved case back
Screw-in crown and case back 
Movement
Automatic mono-pusher chronograph movement
Caliber AL-727,
28 jewels: 55-hour power reserve, 28,800 alt/h (4 Hz)
Functions:   Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Chronograph
Dial

• Silver color dial with applied silver indexes and SLN treatment

Hand polished silver hours and minutes hands with white luminous treatment, black second and white counters.

• Blue color dial with applied silver indexes and SLN treatment

Hand polished silver hours and minutes hands with white luminous treatment, white second and black counters

• Blue color dial with applied silver indexes and SLN treatment

Hand polished silver hours and minutes hands with white luminous treatment, red second and black&red counters

Strap

• Light brown leather strap 
• Black leather strap

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ALPINA – SEASTRONG Diver Heritage 2019

ALPINA – SEASTRONG Diver Heritage Collection 2019

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Two new Alpina Seastrong Diver Heritage timepieces 

complete the collection after the successful introduction of 

the first re-interpretations

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Super Compressor diver’s watch

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When the first Alpina 10 Super Compressor diving watch was introduced in 1969 it featured two crowns, one of which was used to control the internal rotating bezel that measured elapsed time through a 1-60 min scale.

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The ‘Seastrong’ was water resistant up to 200m, anti-magnetic and had the characteristic super-compressor case. To pay tribute to this historical collection Alpina has launched since 2016 the “Seastrong Diver Heritage”.

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More than a replica, this is a modern interpretation of pure Swiss watchmaking classic aesthetics and a corner stone to any vintage diver’s watch collections.

The watch

Adjusted to modern standards, the new Alpina Seastrong Diver Heritage bears a 42mm bronze color PVD stainless steel case with two screw-in crowns at 2 and 4 o’clock.

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The top crown has a grid-like pattern and is used to adjust the rotating inner diving bezel while the bottom crown is used to set the time and date, the watch resists water pressure up to 30 bar, corresponding to a diving depth of 300 m/1000ft.

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The Alpina Seastrong Diver Heritage uses an automatic movement based on a Sellita SW 200 movement modified by Alpina and named caliber AL-525. This is a 26-jewel self-winding caliber with a 38-hour power reserve and 28,800/h frequency.

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Available with an elegant brown color dial it features a brown or cream color rotating inner bezel with brown or beige markers, a date window at 4 o’clock, rose gold-plated indexes and hands with white luminous treatment.

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Overall, the watch shows great accuracy and a retro look making it a timeless everyday watch.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: SEASTRONG

Model: SEASTRONG Diver Heritage

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Reference  AL-525BR4H4

Case
Stainless steel case with bronze color PVD with internal turning ring
42 mm diameter , 12.30 thickness
Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal
Water-resistant 30 ATM/300m/1000ft
Engraved case-back
Screw-in crown and case back
Movement
Automatic Caliber AL-525,
26 jewels, 38 hours power reserve, 28,800/h
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date 
Dial
Brown color dial with applied rose gold-plated color indexes
Internal brown color ring with beige markers   
Date window at 4 o’clock
Rose gold-plated hours, minutes and seconds hands with beige luminous treatment
Strap
Dark brown leather


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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: SEASTRONG

Model: SEASTRONG Diver Heritage

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Reference  AL-525BRC4H4

Case
Stainless steel case with bronze color PVD with internal turning ring
42 mm diameter , 12.30 thickness
Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal
Water-resistant 30 ATM/300m/1000ft
Engraved case-back
Screw-in crown and case back
Movement
Automatic Caliber AL-525,
26 jewels, 38 hours power reserve, 28,800/h
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date 
Dial
Brown color dial with applied rose gold-plated color indexes
Internal cream color ring with brown markers    
Date window at 4 o’clock
Rose gold plated hours, minutes and seconds hands with white luminous treatment 
Strap
Dark brown leather

Price:

Watch: 1’595 CHF / 1’595 EUR

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ALPINA – STARTIMER and ALPINER Shadow

ALPINA –in its Startimer Pilot and Alpiner collections
November 19th, 2018, Geneva – The new Alpina Shadow Line is now available in store declined in six watches: two Startimer Pilot big date quartz chronographs, three Startimer Pilot Automatic watches and an Automatic Alpiner 4 watch, all equipped with an exclusively developed Alpina connected e-strap.

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Faithful to Alpina’s roots, a new line of smoked dials combining urban elegance and sporty technicity is born, reinterpreting its best-selling pieces.

The Startimer Pilot

Drawing inspiration from the Startimer Pilot Automatic collection, these Shadow Line edition timepieces maintain all the desired pilot features as well as excellence and qualitative finishing details with an added twist.

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A great example of the above would be the rose gold-plated stainless steel 44 mm case contrasting with a dark grey sunray finishing dial, it displays the typical oversized luminous hand-applied rose gold-plated indexes and hands with a date window at 3 o’clock.

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The timepiece features a dark genuine leather e-strap as well as an engraved case back. Another model is available in black PVD-coated stainless steel with a dark blue or dark grey dial displaying mat finishing and applied pearl black indexes and date window at 3 o’clock.

The same models are available with the quartz Chronograph function and bearing the same mat urban sporty look.

The Alpiner 4 Automatic

The Alpiner 4 is one of the most emblematic Swiss sports watches, combining beautiful aesthetics while offering performance and accuracy to alpine and nature enthusiasts under the harshest conditions.

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Alpina introduces a new version in black PVD-coated stainless steel with its famous red triangle adorning the seconds hand and the 12 o’clock mark on the bi-directional turning bezel, while the Alpina 1883 logo is engraved on the 44mm back case of the watch. The date window is displayed at 3 o’clock and the luminova-treated indexes are delicately placed over the sunray-finished dial. The AL-525 automatic caliber offers a 38-hour power-reserve, the stainless-steel case allows for a 10 ATM water-resistance as well as the other three main features of the Concept 4 anti-magnetic, anti-shock, and stainless steel.

E-strap

Each watch comes with its own black leather e-strap with a black fiberglass buckle.
The Alpina e-strap helps you to track your steps, calories, sleep, and more.

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The e-strap is an elegant and sporty leather strap with a hidden chip in its buckle that helps you to lead a healthier lifestyle and get tips from its companion app, the MMT-365. The app can be downloaded free of charge on iOS and Android devices and functions with all Alpina Horological smartwatches.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: STARTIMER
 
Model: STARTIMER Pilot Chronograph Big Date Shadow Quartz

Price 1095 CHF/ 1095 EUR/ 995 USD

Reference

AL-372BBG4FBS6 with ALE-DBRB22X18-BLK  - (Mat finishing black)

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Reference
AL-372BB4FBS6 with ALE-BB22X18-BLK (Mat finishing black)

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Case
Stainless steel case with black PVD coating,
44 mm diameter, 12.4 thickness
Scratch – Resistant Sapphire Crystal
10 ATM / 100M / 330 FT Water-resistant
Engraved case-back
Screw-in crown and case-back
Movement
Caliber AL-372, High precision swiss quartz movement
13 jewels, 48 months battery life
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Big Date,
1/10 th of seconds chronograph and connected function via E-strap:

• Activity tracking
• Sleep monitoring
• Sleep cycle alarms
• Get-Active alerts
• Dynamic coaching
• Cloud backup and restore
• Rechargeable Battery via USB charger
• Average charging time: 4 hours

Dial

• Mat finishing black dial with brown luminous indexes, date window at 6 o’ clock

Hands polished black color with brown luminous treatment

• Mat finishing black dial with grey luminous indexes, date window at 6 o’ clock

Hands polished black color with grey luminous treatment
Strap
Dark brown leather E-strap with black fiber glass buckle
E-strap equipped with MMT-100 Module, +7 days battery life,
synchronization to the companion app via the buckle pusher

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: STARTIMER Pilot Automatic Shadow 

Price: 1295 CHF/ 1295 EUR/ 1285 USD

Reference
AL-525GG4S4 with ALE-DBRB22X18-RGP- (Dark grey dial)

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Price: 1295 CHF/ 1295 EUR/ 1285 USD

Reference
AL-525GG4FBS6 with ALE-BB22X18-BLK - (Mat finishing dark grey)

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Reference
AL-525NN4FBS6 with ALE-BB22X18-BLK - (Mat finishing dark blue)

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Case
Stainless steel case
44 mm diameter , 10.74 thickness

• Rose gold-plated stainless-steel case
• Steel case with black PVD coating

Convex Resistant Sapphire Crystal
Water-resistant 10 ATM/100m/330ft
ANTIMAGNETIC / ANTISHOCK
Engraved case-back threaded crown
Movement
Automatic Caliber AL-525,
26 jewels, 38 hours power reserve, 28,800/h
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date and connected function via E-strap

• Activity tracking
• Sleep monitoring
• Sleep cycle alarms
• Get-Active alerts
• Dynamic coaching
• Cloud backup and restore
• Rechargeable Battery via USB charger
• Average charging time: 4 hours

Dial

• Dark grey dial with sunray finishing with applied rose gold-plated and black

luminous indexes / Date window at 3 o’clock
Hands polished rose gold-plated with black luminous treatment

• Mat finishing dark grey dial with applied pearl black and black luminous

indexes / Date window at 3’ o clock
Hands Pearl black hands polished with black luminous treatment

• Mat finishing dark blue dial with applied pearl black and black luminous

indexes / Date window at 3 o’clock
Hands polished pearl black and black luminous treatment

Strap
Dark brown leather
Black leather
E-strap with black fiber glass buckle
E-strap equipped with MMT-100 Module, +7 days battery life, synchronization
to the companion app via the buckle pusher

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: ALPINER

Model: ALPINER 4 Shadow Automatic Shadow 

Watch: 1395 CHF/ 1395 EUR/ 1495 USD
Strap: 149 CHF/ 159.95 EUR/ 189 USD

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Reference
AL-525BB5FBAQ6 ALE-BB22X18-BLK - ALE-BB22X18-BLK -
Steel Black PVD coating 44mm

Case
Stainless steel case with black PVD coating,
44 mm diameter with 360°
Bi-directional turning compass bezel / Scratch – Convex Resistant
Sapphire Crystal, 13.15 thickness
Water-resistant 10 ATM/100m/330ft
ANTIMAGNETIC / ANTISHOCK
Engraved case-back threaded crown
Movement
Automatic Caliber AL-525,
26 jewels, 38 hours power reserve, 28,800/h
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date and connected function via E-strap

• Activity tracking
• Sleep monitoring
• Sleep cycle alarms
• Get-Active alerts
• Dynamic coaching
• Cloud backup and restore
• Rechargeable Battery via USB charger
• Average charging time: 4 hours

Dial
Black dial with sunray finishing with applied pearl black indexes with
black luminous / Date window at 3’ o clock
Hands polished pearl black color with black luminous treatment and
red second hands
Strap
Black leather E-strap with black fiber glass buckle
E-strap equipped with MMT-100 Module, +7 days battery life,
synchronization to the companion app via the pusher

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