The Alpina Alpiner Extreme Automatic 39mm, Now in Titanium

Alpina flexed its highly effective sports activities watch muscle tissues early within the sport with its 1938 Alpina 4, a strong mannequin with shock and water-resistance options, anti-magnetic properties and a sturdy metal case. The heavy-duty Alpiner Excessive, launched in 2005 and refreshed in 2022, is a worthy descendant of the Alpina 4. Combining its sporty, formed case with enticing textured dials, the Alpiner Excessive is designed for the nice outside however will stand as much as scrutiny in city environments. Just lately launched with an on-trend ice blue dial, the subsequent step on the modern sports activities watch checklist has been ticked with the introduction of a titanium case, a primary for Alpina. The 39mm case dimension of the Alpiner Excessive has been chosen to characterize the model’s first titanium mannequin, paired with a lightweight gray dial for a modern monochromatic look. 

With out extolling all of the virtues of titanium, suffice it to say that its distinctive strength-to-weight ratio ends in a a lot lighter and stronger watch. Furthermore, its resilience to corrosion is a bonus for a watch uncovered to harsh and moist environments. Accessible in two case sizes (39mm and 41mm), the extra compact 39mm case, launched in 2024, has been chosen for the titanium therapy.

The 39mm titanium cushion-shaped case with a thickness of 11.5mm options the signature mounted spherical bezel with its six uncovered Alpina screws. Seen in profile, you possibly can recognize the dynamic finishes accentuating its daring tiered structure. The bezel and higher layer of the cushion-shaped case are embellished with a sporty brushed end and pronounced polished bevels. Designed to endure knocks, blows and dangerous climate, there are protecting bumpers on each side of the case. The big screw-down crown ensures the 200m water-resistance and contains a gray rubber cladding to boost grip.

The polished case center, which is sandwiched between the outer cushion-shaped sections, extends past the confines of the case to combine the 3-link bracelet. An identical in construct to the built-in bracelets in metal, the brand new titanium bracelet with flat H hyperlinks is embellished with vertically brushed surfaces and polished flanks and secured to the wrist with a folding push-button clasp.

Characterised by its monochromatic gray go well with, the sunshine gray dial is embossed with the model’s hallmark triangles and a recent matte satin end. The utilized and polished indices are full of luminescent materials, matching the hour and minute arms. A framed date window at 3 o’clock, a sloping silver minutes monitor with black markers, and the central seconds hand with a crimson Alpina triangle counterweight full the dial.

Powered by the automated calibre AL-525, a Sellita SW200-1 base with a personalized black rotor, a frequency of 28,800 vibrations/hour and a considerably restricted energy reserve of 38 hours, the motion is hidden beneath the stable screw-down caseback. The Alpiner Excessive Automated Titanium retails for EUR 2,495. Extra info at alpinawatches.com.