2016 Alpina Startimer Pilot Auto Limited Ed 40mm AL-525G3S6

Here we have a 2016 Alpina Startimer Pilot Auto AL-525G3S6 Limited Edition 1475/8888 pieces. The 40mm round stainless steel case sits comfortably on your wrist thanks to the tapered flat-ended lugs. Its brushed flanks lead to a lug-to-lug length of 47.5mm and a case thickness of 10mm, giving the watch an impressive wrist presence. On the right side, a deeply knurled signed crown. The polished and brushed smooth bezel holds a flat sapphire crystal AR-coated above a sunburst grey dial. An outer minute track with applied baton indexes at the hour surrounds Arabic numerals marking the hours. At 12 o’clock, we have the characteristic Triangle present on pilot watches. At 3 o’clock, a date window. Slender, white-framed leaf hands filled with SuperLumiNova are complemented by a red ‘A’ counterweighted, sweeping second hand. At noon, we have the Alpina motif and at 6 o’clock, Startimer Automatic 100m/330ft, completing this highly legible pilot watch. On the reverse, a polished stainless steel exhibition case back engraved with its Limited number around the edge and with the details of the watch in relief, inside an automatic Alpina Cal. AL525, based on the Sellita SW200-1, 26 jewels, beating at 28.800 beats per hour, this workhorse movement has hand winding, hack seconds and quick-set date functionality for your convenience. It comes paired with its 20mm leather strap and signed pin folding clasp. This watch is sold with its original Alpina box, swing tag and paperwork.

This watch is sold with its original Alpina box, swing tag and paperwork. It comes paired with its original Alpina 20mm leather strap with a signed folding clasp. The watch is from December 2016 and is sold in lightly worn condition, as you can see from the photos. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

I often mention brands that I think are underrated in today's collecting world, and Alpina is certainly one of them. This one I like so much I may keep it myself if it doesn't sell. This is the Alpina Startimer Pilot Limited Edition automatic in 40mm, a wonderful pilot's watch design that isn't unwearably large. Featuring a striking grey/silver dial and powered by an automatic Sellita, you really can't go wrong with this watch!

Reference : AL-525G3S6
Movement : Automatic Alpina Cal. AL525 (Sellita SW200-1)
Age : December 2016
Year : 2016
Case Size : 40mm
Case Thickness : 10mm
Lug to Lug : 47.5mm
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Gottlieb Hauser's story begins in 1883 as an independent watchmaker in Switzerland. His idea was to create a union of members, all being fellow watchmakers in Switzerland who could then share parts, materials and ideas together. This collective was called the “Alpina Swiss Watchmakers Corporation” and they became known as the “Alpinists”. Inspired by one of the highest summits in Europe - the Matterhorn mountains in Switzerland gave rise to the Alpina Watch logo. The trademark “Alpina” was registered in 1901, they celebrated its 25th Anniversary, and the Alpina motif can be seen for the first time on their high-end calibres and watches created by Gottlieb Hauser. In 1913, Alpina watches became the preferred supplier of Chronometers for the German Navy, which grew to over 810,000 personnel at its peak in 1944. In 1921, the Alpina watches became a renowned manufacturer and supplier of time instruments for military pilots, and they started manufacturing the legendary pilot’s legs watch. In 1926, Alpina watches introduced the international watch guarantee and became the first watch brand to do so. Seiko released the world's first commercial quartz wristwatch in 1969, and the infamous ‘Quartz Crisis’ began. Reducing the company to sell only to the Swiss and German markets. Frederique Constant brought Alpina, allowing them to carry on their production from their factory. In 2016, Citizen Watch Co., Ltd bought the Frédérique Constant Group. Citizen Group continued to grow its brand acquisitions, already owning Bulova as well as Swiss movement manufacturer La Joux-Perret SA that included Arnold & Son under La Joux-Perret.