Alpina Watches Collection Catalogue 2014/2015

COLLECTION 2014 / 2015

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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.

ALPINATHE ORIGINAL SWISS SPORT WATCHALPINE SPORTS WATCH MANUFACTURING - SINCE 1883

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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.

ALPINA MISSIONTHE LEGACY OF A VISIONARY

THE “ALPINIST“ PHILOSOPHY

BE PERSEVERANT

THINK INDEPENDENTLY

TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS

DON’T FORGET YOUR ROOTS

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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 INDEPENDENCEThe 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 in-house, 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.

ALPINA MANUFACTUREMANUFACTURE AND HI-TECH LAB

ONE THING WE NEVER

CHANGER AND NEVER WILL:

OUR INDEPENDENCE

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 in-house 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.

ALPINA HISTORYMORE THAN 130 YEARS OF WATCHMAKING LEGACY

1883Gottlieb Hauser founds the ‘alpina Union Horlogère S.A. (UH) /

1913The German navy (K.M.) purchases alpina Chronometers.

1926Alpina establishes an international watch guarantee. The guarantee was first introduced for Switzerland in 1908 and in 1926 became valid throughout the world.

1933Alpina presents its first sports watch, the ‘Block Uhr’.

1938alpina 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.

1959Alpina introduces the ‘alpina 4’ Chronograph. The dial featured a telemeter and a units-meter, making it ideal for sports and industrial applications.

2013Alpina celebrates its 130th anniversary in sports watch manufacturing with the Alpina 130.

2014Alpina 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.

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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 hand-wound 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 in-house 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.

ALPINA CALIBERSIN-HOUSE MANUFACTURE CALIBERS

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 GMT/24H

AL-525 AUTOMATIC

AL-950 REGULATOR MANUFACTURE

AL-860 AUTOMATIC BI-COMPAX CHRONOGRAPH

AL-750 / AL-725 AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH

AL-435 SMALL SECONDS HAND-WINDING

A MANUFACTURE CALIBRE IS

THE ULTIMATE ACHIEVEMENT IN

THE ART OF HOROLOGY AND THE

DEFINITIVE DEMONSTRATION OF A

WATCHMAKER’S SKILLS.

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ALPINA IN-HOUSE MANUFACTURE CALIBERS ALPINA MECHANICAL CALIBERS WITH IN-HOUSE MODULES ALPINA MECHANICAL CALIBERS

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AL-525VG4E6STAINLESS STEEL CASE

AL-525S4E6STAINLESS STEEL CASEø 41,5 | ALPINER AUTOMATIC

Automatic AL-525 | 3 Hands date | 5 ATM | Sapphire crystal glass-box

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AL-525B4E6BSTAINLESS STEEL CASE

AL-525S4E3BSTAINLESS STEEL, GOLD PVD COATING CASE

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AL-750VG4E6STAINLESS STEEL CASE

AL-750SG4E6BSTAINLESS STEEL CASEø 41,5 | ALPINER CHRONOGRAPH

Automatic Chronograph AL-750 | Date | 5 ATM | Sapphire crystal glass-boxTelemeter scale

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AL-750S4E6STAINLESS STEEL CASE

AL-750B4E6STAINLESS STEEL CASE

AL-7

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STAI

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AL-860S5AQ6STAINLESS STEEL CASE

AL-860B5AQ6BSTAINLESS STEEL CASE

ø 44 | ALPINER CHRONOGRAPHAutomatic Chronograph AL-860 “Bi-compax” | 10 ATM | Sapphire crystalTurning bezel with 360° compass function

Features: Antimagnetic, Antishock, Water-resistant , Stainless steel

A N T I M A G N E T I CA N T I S H O C KWATER-RESISTANTSTAINLESS STEEL

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AL-550S5AQ6BSTAINLESS STEEL CASE

AL-550G5AQ6STAINLESS STEEL CASE

ø 44 | ALPINER GMTAutomatic GMT AL-550, Second Time Zone (24H) | 10 ATM | Sapphire crystalTurning bezel with 360° compass function

Features: Antimagnetic, Antishock, Water-resistant , Stainless steel

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AL-718B4S6STAINLESS STEEL CASE


ø 44 | STARTIMER - PILOT MANUFACTUREWorldtimer Automatic AL-718 | 10 ATMRegulator Automatic AL-950 | 10 ATMSmall Date Automatic AL-710 | 10 ATM

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AL-710G4S6STAINLESS STEEL CASE

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AL-372B4FBS6STAINLESS STEEL CASE, BLACK PVD COATING

AL-372BGR4S6STAINLESS STEEL CASE

ø 44 | STARTIMER - PILOTHigh precision Swiss Chrono Quartz AL-372 High precision Swiss Quartz AL-280 10 ATM | Big Date | Sapphire Crystal | Screw-in crown | Engraved case-back

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AL-372B4S6BSTAINLESS STEEL CASE

AL-372GR4FBS6STAINLESS STEEL CASE, BLACK PVD COATING


AL-372N4FBS6STAINLESS STEEL CASE, BLACK PVD COATING

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AL-525GB4S6STAINLESS STEEL CASE

AL-860B4S6BSTAINLESS STEEL CASE

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AL-860GB4S6STAINLESS STEEL CASE

AL-860GB4FBS6STAINLESS STEEL CASE, BLACK PVD COATINGø 44 | STARTIMER - PILOT AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH

Automatic Chronograph AL-860 “Bi-Compax” | 10 ATM | Sapphire crystalTransparent Caseback

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AL-880LBG4V6STAINLESS 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-525APW3CD6BSTAINLESS STEEL CASE

AL-525APW3C6BSTAINLESS STEEL CASEø 34 | COMTESSE - AUTOMATIC

Automatic AL-525 | Date | 5 ATM | Sapphire crystal | MOP dialsDiamondversionsBezel: 48 diamonds VS, H (Wesselton), full cut Dial: 6 diamonds. VS, H (Wesselton), full cut

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AL-525APWD3CD3BSTAINLESS STEEL GOLD PLATED CASE,

YELLOW PVD COATED CENTRAL BRACELET LINKS

AL-525APWD3C3BSTAINLESS STEEL GOLD PVD COATED CASE,

YELLOW PVD COATED CENTRAL BRACELET LINKS

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ALPINACOLLECTION OVERVIEW

2014| 2015

Alpina Watch International S.A reserves the right to change prices, models and features appearing in this publication without prior notice.

ALPINA - OVERVIEW COLLECTION 2014

AL-525S4E6B41.5 mm

AL-525VG4E641.5 mm

AL-550G5AQ644 mm

AL-550S5AQ644 mm

AL-550S5AQ6B44 mm

AL-525S4E341.5 mm

AL-525S4E3B41.5 mm

AL-525B4E641.5 mm

AL-525B4E6B41.5 mm

AL-525S4E641.5 mm

AL-750S4E641.5 mm, page 073

AL-750SG4E641.5 mm, page 073

AL-750SG4E6B41.5 mm, page 073

AL-750B4E641.5 mm, page 073

AL-750B4E6B41.5 mm, page 073

AL-860S5AQ644 mm

AL-750VG4E641.5 mm

AL-860AD5AQ6Limited edition of 400 pieces

44 mm

AL-860B5AQ644 mm

AL-860B5AQ6B44 mm

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AL-280B4S644 mm

AL-280B4S6B44 mm

AL-372B4S644 mm

AL-372B4S6B44 mm

AL-372B4FBS644 mm

AL-372BGR4S644 mm

AL-372N4S644 mm

AL-372GR4FBS644 mm

AL-372N4FBS644 mm

AL-435LB4SH6Limited edition of 1883 pieces

50 mm

AL-525B3S6Limited edition of 8888 pieces

40 mm

AL-525B3S6BLimited edition of 8888 pieces

40 mm

AL-525G3S6Limited edition of 8888 pieces

40 mm

AL-525G3S6BLimited edition of 8888 pieces

40 mm


44 mm


44 mm

AL-525GB4S6Limited edition of 8888 pieces

44 mm

AL-525GB4S6BLimited edition of 8888 pieces

44 mm

AL-525SC4S644 mm

AL-525SCR4S644 mm

AL-710G4S6Limited edition of 8888 pieces

44 mm


44 mm

AL-860SCP4S644 mm

AL-860SCR4S644 mm


44 mm


44 mm

AL-860GB4FBS6Limited edition of 8888 pieces

44 mm

AL-860GB4S6Limited edition of 8888 pieces

44 mm

AL-860GB4S6BLimited edition of 8888 pieces

44 mm

AL-860B4H541.5 mm

AL-860S4H541.5 mm

AL-860S4H641.5 mm


44 mm


44 mm

| COMTESSE COLLECTION

| SEASTRONG COLLECTION

AL-525APWD3C3B34 mm

AL-525APWD3CD3B34 mm

AL-525APW3C634 mm

AL-525APW3C6B34 mm

AL-525APW3CD6B34 mm

AL-240LBO3V638 mm

AL-525LB4V6Limited edition of 8888 pieces

44 mm

AL-725LB4V26 44 mm

AL-880LB4V6Limited edition of 8888 pieces

44 mm

AL-240LBO3V6B38 mm

AL-525LB4V6BLimited edition of 8888 pieces

44 mm

AL-725LB4V26B44 mm

AL-880LBG4V6Limited edition of 8888 pieces

44 mm

AL-525LB4V3644 mm

AL-525LB4V36B44 mm

AL-525LBO4V2644 mm

AL-525LBO4V26Blimited edition of 8888 pieces

44 mm

ALPINA WATCH INTERNATIONAL S.A.Route de la Galaise 8CH-1228 Plan-les-Ouates, GenèveSwitzerlandTel. +41 (0)22/860 87 40Fax. +41 (0)22/860 04 64

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www.alpina-watches.comCreation&ProductionLes Alchimistes

Edition2014Printed in July 2014

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