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ALPINA
THE ORIGINAL SWISS SPORT WATCH
ALPINE SPORTS WATCH MANUFACTURING - SINCE 1883 Alpina, famous for its red triangle signature, is an independent, family-owned fine watchmaking manufacture based in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded in 1883, Alpina’s watchmaking history spans more than 130 years. A true pioneer of the Swiss watchmaking industry, Alpina has been the source of numerous innovations, patents, calibers and chronometers. Alpina invented the concept of the sport watch as we know it today, with the birth of its legendary Alpina 4 in 1938. Faithful to its long tradition of creating mechanical calibers, Alpina manufactures, in its Geneva-based Manufacture, four in-house movements in-house: the Tourbillon AL-980, the World Timer AL-718, the Automatic Regulator AL-950 and the Small Date Automatic AL-710. Alpina’s mission is to design and engineer luxury sport watches that operate with the greatest precision and reliability possible in the most demanding sporting environments, like the Alps.
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THE “ALPINIST“ PHILOSOPHY BE PERSEVERANT
ALPINA MISSION THE LEGACY OF A VISIONARY
THINK INDEPENDENTLY TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS DON’T FORGET YOUR ROOTS
Our mission is now and has always been to manufacture extremely reliable professional sports watches, respecting and implementing the “Alpinist Principle” in manufacturing, design and technological innovation. Our work is deeply inspired by the legacy of our visionary founder, Gottlieb Hauser. We are committed to producing extremely robust sport watches that perform to the highest precision and with the greatest reliability in the most demanding situations. Alpina manufactures watches specifically engineered and built to withstand extreme natural environments, especially at high altitudes and great depths. Their functions, materials and usability are purposely designed to ensure that you accomplish your climbing, flying, diving or sailing missions.
Innovation, when combined with purpose, becomes progress. At Alpina, our innovations are exclusively devoted to serve the functional and design needs of those individuals challenging the hardest places on earth. Such as the Alpine summits. Our customers benefit from continuous technical advances that match the ever-increasing demands of modern sport challenges. Our manufacture is both workshop and hi-tech lab, and Alpina continuously invests in state-of-the-art machinery and processes. Our watch makers use the most modern, high-precision tools available in the world today, and every watch undergoes strict quality control tests and inspection before leaving our factory.
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ALPINA MANUFACTURE MANUFACTURE AND HI-TECH LAB In 2006, Alpina moved to a purpose built, hi-tech manufacturing plant in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva. Covering 3200 square meters, this building is now a second home to the dedicated craftsmen and women who produce and assemble our movements and watches. It is also the base from which all the other manual and automated processes that are necessary to get your watch to you are performed.
PROGRESS AND INDEPENDENCE
ONE THING WE NEVER CHANGER AND NEVER WILL:
The history of watch making in Switzerland can be traced back hundreds of years, to when dairy farmers used their downtime in the winter months to assemble precision watches. While the legacy of these initial horological pioneers continues, in that we still manufacture
the finest Swiss movements inhouse, progress has opened many new technological opportunities. Nowadays, computers, laser-guided machines, nano technology and state-of-the-art microscopes are all part of the armoury of the truly modern watchmaker. Continuous investments in hi-tech equipment and the development of new and innovative processes are at the core of Alpina’s avant-garde professional sports watch manufacturing operations. At Alpina, we fully embrace the progress made to date, and today we are leaders in technological development. We are determined to assure continued improvement in the performance, functionality and quality of our watches. our independence.
OUR INDEPENDENCE
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1883
Gottlieb Hauser founds the ‘alpina Union Horlogère S.A. (UH) /
1913
The German navy (K.M.) purchases alpina Chronometers.
1926
Alpina establishes an international watch guarantee. The guarantee was first introduced for Switzerland in 1908 and in 1926 became valid throughout the world.
1933
Alpina presents its first sports watch, the ‘Block Uhr’.
1938
alpina introduces the legendary ‘alpina 4’. The number ‘4’ alluded to the four essential qualities of a sports watch: 1/ Antimagnetic, 2/ Water-resistant, 3/ Anti-shock and 4/ A stainless steel highly robust case.
1959
Alpina introduces the ‘alpina 4’ Chronograph. The dial featured a telemeter and a units-meter, making it ideal for sports and industrial applications.
2013
Alpina celebrates its 130th anniversary in sports watch manufacturing with the Alpina 130.
2014 Alpina re-introduce its legendary Alpiner respecting the same technical specifications as in 1938, featuring the 4 sports properties: 1/ Antimagnetic, 2/ Antishock, 3/ Water-resistant , and 4/ Stainless steel highly robust case.
ALPINA HISTORY
MORE THAN 130 YEARS OF WATCHMAKING LEGACY From the very beginning, as far back as 1883, Alpina has been associated with horological innovation. Whether it was our innovative way of creating an excellent working environment, or through the introduction of new quality control criteria before anyone else, Alpina has always sought ways to improve how things are done. The story of alpina was originally brought to life when Swiss watch making visionary Gottlieb Hauser founded the “alpina Swiss Watchmakers Corporation,” and in doing so united the leading Swiss independent watchmakers, who became known as the “Alpinists.” Initially, the Corporation was developed to optimize the manufacturing of movements and timepieces by forming a federating of cooperating manufacturers and
suppliers, but alpina soon started developing and producing inhouse calibres and chronometers. In 1901, the trademark “alpina” was registered and appeared for the first time on high-end calibres and watches produced by Gottlieb Hauser. In the 1920s, alpina was already being sold in over 2,000 stores worldwide, an exceptional figure for those days. It is no exaggeration to say that alpina was one of the first leading manufacturers of Swiss watches. Today, the ideals and innovation upon which alpina was founded are still alive in our Geneva manufacture, where we make professional sport watches to the most exacting horological standards.
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AL-980
TOURBILLON MANUFACTURE
AL-710
MANUFACTURE DATE
AL-650
REGULATOR HAND WINDING
AL-535
SMALL SECOND AUTOMATIC
AL-718
WORLDTIMER MANUFACTURE
AL-880
AUTOMATIC REGATTA COUNTDOWN
AL-550
AL-950
REGULATOR MANUFACTURE
AL-860
AUTOMATIC BI-COMPAX CHRONOGRAPH
AL-750 / AL-725
GMT/24H
AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH
AL-525
AL-435
AUTOMATIC
SMALL SECONDS HAND-WINDING
ALPINA CALIBERS IN-HOUSE MANUFACTURE CALIBERS A MANUFACTURE CALIBRE IS THE ULTIMATE ACHIEVEMENT IN THE ART OF HOROLOGY AND THE DEFINITIVE DEMONSTRATION OF A WATCHMAKER’S SKILLS.
ALPINA IN-HOUSE MANUFACTURE CALIBERS ALPINA MECHANICAL CALIBERS WITH IN-HOUSE MODULES ALPINA MECHANICAL CALIBERS
During its 130-year history, Alpina has always been a manufacturer of calibres and complications. Among its remarkable 20th century calibres, one can find industry references such as the 877, the “engine” of the “Alpina Techno,” and the handwound 592, one of the sturdiest watch movements of its generation and the one which changed the sports watch forever.
Since our comeback in 2002, we have launched four new Alpina inhouse developed and engineered calibres into the market. With the introduction of the Tourbillon, Regulator, World Timer and Small Date manufacture calibres, Alpina has once again taken its rightful place among the small and select group of independent Swiss watch manufacturers that completely develop and produce their own calibres in-house.
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ø 41,5 | ALPINER AUTOMATIC
Automatic AL-525 | 3 Hands date | 5 ATM | Sapphire crystal glass-box
AL-525S4E6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE
AL-525VG4E6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE
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AL-525S4E6B STAINLESS STEEL CASE
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AL-525B4E6B STAINLESS STEEL CASE
AL-525S4E3B STAINLESS STEEL, GOLD PVD COATING CASE
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ø 41,5 | ALPINER CHRONOGRAPH
Automatic Chronograph AL-750 | Date | 5 ATM | Sapphire crystal glass-box Telemeter scale
AL-750VG4E6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE
AL-750SG4E6B STAINLESS STEEL CASE
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AL-750SG4E6B STAINLESS STEEL CASE
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AL-750B4E6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE
AL-750S4E6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE
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ANTIMAGNETIC A N T I S H O C K WATER-RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL
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CHRONOGRAPH
Automatic Chronograph AL-860 “Bi-compax” | 10 ATM | Sapphire crystal Turning bezel with 360° compass function Features: Antimagnetic, Antishock, Water-resistant , Stainless steel
AL-860B5AQ6B STAINLESS STEEL CASE
AL-860S5AQ6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE
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AL-860B5AQ6B STAINLESS STEEL CASE
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ø 44 | ALPINER
GMT
Automatic GMT AL-550, Second Time Zone (24H) | 10 ATM | Sapphire crystal Turning bezel with 360° compass function Features: Antimagnetic, Antishock, Water-resistant , Stainless steel
AL-550S5AQ6B STAINLESS STEEL CASE
AL-550G5AQ6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE
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ø 44 | STARTIMER - PILOT HERITAGE CHRONOGRAPH
Automatic Chronograph AL-860 “Bi-Compax” | 5 ATM | Sapphire crystal glass-box Transparent caseback | Tachymeter scale | Telemeter scale
AL-860S4H6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE
AL-860B4H5 GOLD PLATED CASE
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AL-435LB4SH6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE Limited edition 1’883 pcs
STARTIMER - PILOT HERITAGE | ø 44
Handwinding AL-435 | 3 ATM | Small second | Sapphire crystal | Hinged case-back Transparent case-back | “Old radium” colour superluminova on indexes
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ø 44 | STARTIMER - PILOT MANUFACTURE Worldtimer Automatic AL-718 | 10 ATM Regulator Automatic AL-950 | 10 ATM Small Date Automatic AL-710 | 10 ATM
AL-718B4S6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE
AL-950B4S6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE
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AL-710G4S6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE
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AL-372N4FBS6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE
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High precision Swiss Chrono Quartz AL-372 High precision Swiss Quartz AL-280 10 ATM | Big Date | Sapphire Crystal | Screw-in crown | Engraved case-back
AL-372B4FBS6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE, BLACK PVD COATING
AL-372BGR4S6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE
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AL-372GR4FBS6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE, BLACK PVD COATING
AL-372N4FBS6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE, BLACK PVD COATING
AL-372B4S6B STAINLESS STEEL CASE
AL-280B4S6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE
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ø 44 | ø 40 | STARTIMER - PILOT AUTOMATIC Automatic AL-525 | Date | 10 ATM | Sapphire crystal Transparent Caseback
AL-525G3S6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE
AL-525B4S6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE
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AL-525GB4S6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE
AL-860B4S6B STAINLESS STEEL CASE
AL-525GB4S6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE
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ø 44 | STARTIMER - PILOT AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH Automatic Chronograph AL-860 “Bi-Compax” | 10 ATM | Sapphire crystal Transparent Caseback
AL-860GB4S6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE
AL-860GB4FBS6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE, BLACK PVD COATING
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ø 44 | SEASTRONG - DIVER 300 AUTOMATIC
Automatic AL-525 | 30 ATM (300 M) | Date | Sapphire crystal Unidirectional 60 min diving bezel | Screw-in crown | Transparent screw-in caseback Superluminova on dial and bezel indexes
AL-525LBO4V26B STAINLESS STEEL CASE
AL-525LB4V36 STAINLESS STEEL CASE
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AL-725LB4V26
STAINLESS STEEL CASE
SEASTRONG - DIVER 300 AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH | ø 44
Automatic Chronograph AL-725 | 30 ATM (300 M) | Date | Sapphire crystal Unidirectional 60 min diving bezel | Screw-in crown | Transparent screw-in caseback Superluminova on dial and bezel indexes
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High precision quartz AL-240 | 30 ATM (300 M) | Date | Sapphire crystal Unidirectional 60 min diving bezel | Screw-in crown | Engraved caseback Superluminova on dial and bezel indexes
AL-240LBO3V6B STAINLESS STEEL CASE
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AL-880LBG4V6 STAINLESS STEEL CASE
SEASTRONG - YACHTTIMER COUNTDOWN | ø 44
Automatic 10min countdown AL-880 movement | 30 ATM (300 M) Sapphire crystal turning 360° compass bezel | Sapphire crystal | Screw-in crown Transparent screw-in case-back
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AL-525LB4V6B STAINLESS STEEL CASE
Automatic AL-525 movement | 30 ATM (300 M) | Date Sapphire crystal turning 360° compass bezel | Sapphire crystal | Screw-in crown Transparent screw-in case-back
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AL-525APW3CD6B STAINLESS STEEL CASE
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AL-525APW3CD6B STAINLESS STEEL CASE
AL-525APW3C6B STAINLESS STEEL CASE
Automatic AL-525 | Date | 5 ATM | Sapphire crystal | MOP dials Diamond versions Bezel: 48 diamonds VS, H (Wesselton), full cut Dial: 6 diamonds. VS, H (Wesselton), full cut
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AL-525APWD3CD3B STAINLESS STEEL GOLD PLATED CASE, YELLOW PVD COATED CENTRAL BRACELET LINKS
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AL-525APWD3CD3B STAINLESS STEEL GOLD PLATED CASE, YELLOW PVD COATED CENTRAL BRACELET LINKS
AL-525APWD3C3B STAINLESS STEEL GOLD PVD COATED CASE, YELLOW PVD COATED CENTRAL BRACELET LINKS
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ALPINA PARTNERSHIPS
ALPINA - PARTNERSHIP COLLECTION 2014
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ALPINA - OVERVIEW COLLECTION 2014
| ALPINER COLLECTION
AL-525S4E3 41.5 mm
AL-525S4E3B 41.5 mm
AL-525B4E6 41.5 mm
AL-525B4E6B 41.5 mm
AL-525S4E6 41.5 mm
AL-525S4E6B 41.5 mm
AL-525VG4E6 41.5 mm
AL-550G5AQ6 44 mm
AL-550S5AQ6 44 mm
AL-550S5AQ6B 44 mm
AL-750B4E6 41.5 mm, page 073
AL-750B4E6B 41.5 mm, page 073
AL-750S4E6 41.5 mm, page 073
AL-750SG4E6 41.5 mm, page 073
AL-750SG4E6B 41.5 mm, page 073
AL-750VG4E6 41.5 mm
AL-860AD5AQ6 Limited edition of 400 pieces 44 mm
AL-860B5AQ6 44 mm
AL-860B5AQ6B 44 mm
AL-860S5AQ6 44 mm
ALPINA
COLLECTION OVERVIEW 2014| 2015
Alpina Watch International S.A reserves the right to change prices, models and features appearing in this publication without prior notice.
| STARTIMER COLLECTION
AL-280B4S6 44 mm
AL-280B4S6B 44 mm
AL-372B4S6 44 mm
AL-372B4S6B 44 mm
AL-372B4FBS6 44 mm
AL-710B4S6 Limited edition of 8888 pieces 44 mm
AL-710G4S6 Limited edition of 8888 pieces 44 mm
AL-718B4S6 Limited edition of 8888 pieces 44 mm
AL-860SCP4S6 44 mm
AL-860SCR4S6 44 mm
AL-372BGR4S6 44 mm
AL-372N4S6 44 mm
AL-372GR4FBS6 44 mm
AL-372N4FBS6 44 mm
AL-435LB4SH6 Limited edition of 1883 pieces 50 mm
AL-860B4S6 Limited edition of 8888 pieces 44 mm
AL-860B4S6B Limited edition of 8888 pieces 44 mm
AL-860GB4FBS6 Limited edition of 8888 pieces 44 mm
AL-860GB4S6 Limited edition of 8888 pieces 44 mm
AL-860GB4S6B Limited edition of 8888 pieces 44 mm
AL-525B3S6 Limited edition of 8888 pieces 40 mm
AL-525B3S6B Limited edition of 8888 pieces 40 mm
AL-525G3S6 Limited edition of 8888 pieces 40 mm
AL-525G3S6B Limited edition of 8888 pieces 40 mm
AL-525B4S6 Limited edition of 8888 pieces 44 mm
AL-860B4H5 41.5 mm
AL-860S4H5 41.5 mm
AL-860S4H6 41.5 mm
AL-950B4S6 Limited edition of 8888 pieces 44 mm
AL-525B4S6B Limited edition of 8888 pieces 44 mm
AL-525GB4S6 Limited edition of 8888 pieces 44 mm
AL-525GB4S6B Limited edition of 8888 pieces 44 mm
AL-525SC4S6 44 mm
AL-525SCR4S6 44 mm
| COMTESSE COLLECTION
AL-525APWD3C3B 34 mm
AL-525APWD3CD3B 34 mm
AL-525APW3C6 34 mm
AL-525APW3C6B 34 mm
AL-525APW3CD6B 34 mm
AL-525LB4V36B 44 mm
AL-525LBO4V26 44 mm
| SEASTRONG COLLECTION
AL-240LBO3V6 38 mm
AL-240LBO3V6B 38 mm
AL-525LB4V36 44 mm
ALPINA WATCH INTERNATIONAL S.A. Route de la Galaise 8 CH-1228 Plan-les-Ouates, Genève Switzerland Tel. +41 (0)22/860 87 40 Fax. +41 (0)22/860 04 64 AL-525LBO4V26B limited edition of 8888 pieces 44 mm
AL-525LB4V6 Limited edition of 8888 pieces 44 mm
AL-525LB4V6B Limited edition of 8888 pieces 44 mm
AL-725LB4V26
44 mm
AL-725LB4V26B 44 mm
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AL-880LB4V6 Limited edition of 8888 pieces 44 mm
AL-880LBG4V6 Limited edition of 8888 pieces 44 mm
Creation & Production Les Alchimistes Edition 2014 Printed in July 2014
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