Alpina

The Swiss watchmaker Alpina, based in Planles-Ouates, Geneva, is particularly notable for its top-quality sports timepieces. Now the watch company is pleased to introduce its novel product - the imposing Extreme Chrono Double Digit watch. It represents a self-winding chronograph with a demure, yet superb design and a remarkable dial, featuring a bi-compax configuration.

The specific and technical design of the Alpina watch reflects the core values of the Alpina brand. These are an enviable level of precision, effortless time-reading, shock-resistance, durability, as well as reliability.

A 46 mm daring case makes this watch extremely pleasant to wear. The timekeeper is available in two case variations: the first is rendered in stainless steel and the second one, dubbed “Full Black”, is manufactured from black PVD steel. Each interpretation is fitted with a black PVD-treated bezel, affixed by six Alpina screws. read more

The Alpina diver's collection welcomes new interpretations of its Extreme Diver 1000 Meters model that initially appeared in 2008. Now the collection is expanded by four diver’s watches that form the 2009 spring-summer collection.

The new Alpina watches are created in most trendy colors: Orange Sunset, a warm color that will make you think of a sunset on the beach, Yellowtail, a bright yellow color inspired by that of diving bottles, Black Ocean, deep black felt at the depths of the ocean, and Cote d'Azur, a clear blue color of the Mediterranean Sea.

The new Alpina Extreme Diver 1000 Meters watches feature a sporty yet refined design. The timepieces have inherited the technical peculiarities of their forerunners, including perfect readability and outstanding water resistance.
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Alpina Geneve is marking its 125th anniversary with the presentation of the first movement to be developed entirely in its own workshops.

Inspired by the distinctive angular design of the celebrated Extreme Avalanche Regulator, the new Alpina watch features its own peculiarities: the case is a little smaller and the dial skillfully designed to create ideal harmony with its size.
The watch has incorporated an automatic, manufactory-made AL-950 regulator caliber beating at 28,800 vib/h, offering 48-hour power reserve.

The Alpina Manufacture Regulator provides the following functions: hours, minutes and date.  read more

The Alpina Avalanche Gmt Men's Watch is a powerfully designed timepiece created for frequent travelers and those men who opt for active lifestyle. The watch reveals a sporty style, still demonstrating supreme elegance. One may rightfully say, it is a reliable timekeeping companion to be used in any type of environment.

As all timepieces, entering the Avalanche Collection, the Alpina Avalanche Gmt Men’s Watch, reviewed by watches.infoniac.com, demonstrates the immediately recognizable Alpina design characterized by robustness and sturdiness.

The case of the Alpina watch is crafted from stainless steel and measures 42mm in diameter. It is 100-meter water-resistant. read more

Acting as the official timer of the famous 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race, Alpina has created a limited edition watch dedicated to the Florida circuit - the Alpina Extreme.

The new Alpina Extreme watch has been created to reflect the fundamental values of the brand: utmost precision, absolute reliability, perfect legibility, shock resistance, and robust design.

The case of the watch is crafted in black PVD steel and measures 48mm in diameter. It is coupled with a synthetic fibre with carbon finishing strap fitted with a black PVD folding clasp.

The transparent case back allows to have a look at the inner life of the watch. The timepiece is 200-meter water-resistant. read more

In 1883, there was founded the Association of watch manufacturers and retailers that gradually evolved into Alpina. The members of the association named themselves affectionately the 'Alpinists'.

With help of highly qualified manufactures, the Association initiated the development of its own calibers and enlarged its distribution network. Ebauches were produced by the Alpina Ebauche Factory in Geneva owned by Duret and Colonnaz, which greatly contributed to the construction of the first Alpina calibers.

Final steps in the manufacture of the calibers were taken in Bienne, the place of the headquarters of the Association as of 1890. read more