#Alpina Startimer Pilot Heritage Manufacture

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Alpina Startimer Pilot Heritage Manufacture: A legacy in movement

Alpina Startimer Pilot Heritage Manufacture: A legacy in movement

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Alpina Startimer Pilot Heritage Manufacture Bumper

Sein sechstes Manufakturkaliber entwickelte Alpina als Hommage an das legendäre „Bumper-Uhrwerk“; so gesehen ist die Startimer Pilot Heritage Manufacture Bumper ein Hommage-Modell. Das Uhrwerk namens AL-709 ist eine zeitgenössische, präzise und robuste Kreation, welche jedoch die Codes ihres Vorgängers, des „Bumper-Uhrwerks“, übernimmt. Alpina hat das zentrale Element, den Rotor, tatsächlich im…

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As required by the history of the Startimer Pilot, these two Heritage Manufacture creations are driven by an Alpina in-house automatic mechanical movement, the AL-709 calibre, offering 38 hours of power reserve. Entirely visible through a sapphire back, its oscillating weight repeats the iconic shape of the “bumper” model and follows in its footsteps, now turning 330°. Each watch, measuring 2×40.75 mm, is certified waterproof to a depth of 100 metres and is limited to 188 pieces. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl6-DZLLBdV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Alpina is unveiling two new limited series of its Startimer Pilot Heritage Manufacture model, driven by the brand’s 6th Manufacture movement that was introduced into the collection last year. These limited series are distinguished by new dials: the first one is grey champagne, the second one is navy blue, and both have a brushed finish. Limited to 188 pieces each, these two watches pay tribute to the historic Alpina calibre, the “bumper”, whose mechanical inspiration can be admired through a sapphire back. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl69rQtrUx8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The advent of a new Startimer Pilot Heritage To celebrate its new movement, Alpina has selected the cushion-shaped case from its Startimer Pilot Heritage collection. It is the perfect combination of a circle in a square with delicately rounded edges, emphasised by a case middle that alternates between polished and satin-brushed surfaces. Alpina Startimer Pilot Heritage Manufacture The AL-709 calibre hugs each contour, as a mark of respect for watchmaking tradition. Previously, the calibre and the case had to have exactly the same profile (in the tradition of so-called “form” movements). The beating heart of the watch becomes one with the delicate cushion that follows the contour of the wrist. To complete the vintage look, Alpina has given the Startimer Pilot Heritage Manufacture a dial with an iconic design harking back to the pilots watches also created by the brand in the 50s. https://www.instagram.com/p/CWy6CInLPwG/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The little-known story of the “bumper” The “bumper movement” was used by Alpina in the 50s. Today, it is extremely rare – if not virtually impossible – to find. It is a movement with an oscillating weight that instead of turning 360° like a contemporary rotor, turns 120°. On both sides of its course, a small spring serves to send the mass back in the opposite direction and facilitate the winding of the movement. The concept was simple and effective but gradually phased out in favour of the 360° rotor, becoming a rare movement sought-after by collectors. A tribute piece Now, Alpina has drawn inspiration from this unusual winding in developing its sixth Manufacture movement. It beats within the new Startimer Pilot Heritage Manufacture, a prestigious piece, aimed at fans of Swiss Made watches. Known as the AL-709, the movement is a contemporary, accurate and robust creation that incorporates the hallmarks of its predecessor, the “bumper”. This is because Alpina has designed its key component, the rotor, in the style of that from the Fifties. The oscillating weight from the Startimer Pilot Heritage Manufacture and that of the vintage “bumper” are related, sharing the same geometry and the same inspiration, but for two details: the vintage version rotates 120°, while the new one rotates 330°. Secondly, the traditionally shaped springs originally used have been replaced by a blade for greater rotation. The AL-709 calibre can also be admired in all its glory through the open case back. https://www.instagram.com/p/CWy5yuFr2TM/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Founded in 1883, Alpina is a forward-looking manufacture, that occasionally allows itself a foray into its heritage. With almost 140 years of innovative collections and as many models that have made a mark in their time, its legacy has become a source of inspiration, turning up some little-known gems. Once again, Alpina sets itself apart from the vintage trend aimed at creating an exact reproduction of a bygone watch, the Alpina Startimer Pilot Heritage Manufacture. The brand prefers to focus on one of its rarest features, one called the “bumper movement”. This is not a watch, a design or a dial, but a type of calibre. https://www.instagram.com/p/CWy5l4xL_-f/?utm_medium=tumblr

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As far as flying is concerned, Alpina has also expanded its Heritage designs with the new Startimer Pilot Heritage Automatic. The piece was modelled on original creations from the 20s. This new variation adds to the existing collection with blue and beige tones that evoke the sky and the historical counters used by aviation pioneers. Inside the 44 mm diameter case beats an automatic movement with 38 hours power reserve, driving three hands and the date at 3 o’clock. Alpina has kept the original look of its Twenties timepieces by sticking with the same Arabic numerals and luminescent beige hands as the dials from the era. Their generous proportions help make them easy to read, even when flying. For long-haul pilots, Alpina has also given the watch a 24-hour dial. At 12 o’clock, as well as at the tip of the seconds’ hand, you can find the manufacture’s symbolic triangle, representing the Alpine peaks. The final finishing touch is provided by an “onion” crown, the standard in the last century, designed for optimum grip, even with flying gloves on. https://www.instagram.com/p/CVTDFYpLP30/?utm_medium=tumblr

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

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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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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ABOUT ALPINA

Famous for its red triangle signature representing the renowned Matterhorn mountain, Alpina is a Fine Swiss Watchmaking manufacture founded by a group of passionate watchmakers in 1883 in Geneva, Switzerland.

A true pioneer of the Swiss watchmaking industry, Alpina has been the source of numerous patents and has created many innovative calibres. The brand invented the concept of the Swiss sports watch as we know it today, with the birth of its legendary Alpina 4 in 1938.

True to its long tradition of innovation, in 2015 Alpina launched the first Swiss “Horological Smartwatch”, a pioneering piece in this brand-new watch category for the Swiss watch industry. These watches offer exceptional accuracy and reliability in the most demanding sports environments, like the peaks of the Alps.

Since 2016, Alpina has been the official watch supplier for the French Ski Federation, which has now extended the partnership to 2020.

  Alpina Startimer Pilot Heritage Technical Specifications and Price

Startimer Pilot Heritage Chronograph Reference AL-727SS4H6

Watch: 2’895 CHF/ 2’895 EUR

Alpina Startimer Pilot Heritage Ref. AL-727SS4H61

Case

Stainless steel case

42×40.75mm diameter

Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal

Water-resistant up to 10 ATM/100m/330ft

Engraved case back

Screw-in crown and case back

 Movement                              

AL-727, Automatic mono-pusher chronograph movement

28 jewels, 55-hour power reserve, 28,800 alt/h

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.

Strap

Light brown leather strap

Functions                               

Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Chronograph

  Startimer Pilot Heritage Chronograph Reference AL-727LNN4H6

Watch: 2’895 CHF/ 2’895 EUR

Alpina Startimer Pilot Heritage Ref. AL-727LNN4H61

Case

Stainless steel case

42×40.75mm diameter

Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal

Water-resistant up to 10 ATM/100m/330ft

Engraved case back

Screw-in crown and case back

Movement                              

AL-727, Automatic mono-pusher chronograph movement

28 jewels, 55-hours power reserve, 28,800 alt/h

Dial

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

Strap

Black leather strap

Functions                               

Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Chronograph

  Startimer Pilot Heritage Chronograph Reference AL-727LNS4H6

Watch: 2’895 CHF/ 2’895 EUR

Alpina Startimer Pilot Heritage Ref. AL-727LNS4H61

Case

Stainless Steel case

42×40.75mm diameter

Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal

Water-resistant up to 10 ATM/100m/330ft

Engraved case back

Screw-in crown and case back

Movement                              

AL-727, Automatic mono-pusher chronograph movement

28 jewels, 55-hour power reserve, 28,800 alt/h

Dial

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

Dark brown leather strap

Functions                               

Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Chronograph

  Alpina Startimer Pilot Heritage Gallery

Ref. AL-727LNN4H6

Ref. AL-727LNS4H6

Ref. AL-727SS4H6

Ref. AL-727SS4H6

Ref. AL-727SS4H6

AL-727SS4H61

Ref. AL-727SS4H61

Alpina unveils the first chronograph from its Startimer Pilot Heritage collection A new design, a new complication, and most importantly, a new movement: a chronograph is joining the…