{"product_id":"vintage-alpina-pocket-watch-cal-271-pure-nickel-case-mechanical-working-rare","title":"Vintage Alpina pocket watch Cal. 271 pure nickel case mechanical working rare","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003ebody {color: white;}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-top: 15px solid #a7a9ac; border-right: 15px solid #171717; border-bottom: 15px solid #171717; border-left: 15px solid #a7a9ac; border-collapse: collapse; width: 70%; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; background-color: #262626;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border:5px double #171717; width: 100%; background-color: #262626; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #171717; padding: 15px; 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e1930s Vintage Alpina Pocket Watch Cal. 271 Pure Nickel Case Mechanical Working\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-right: 30px; font-size: 15px; background-color: #262626;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eUp for sale is a classic \u003cstrong\u003eAlpina Pocket Watch\u003c\/strong\u003e, a testament to early 20th-century craftsmanship. \nThis timepiece features a robust \u003cstrong\u003ePure Nickel\u003c\/strong\u003e case and a high-quality mechanical movement signed with the iconic Alpina logo and caliber number \u003cstrong\u003e271\u003c\/strong\u003e. \nThe dial has a beautiful aged patina with clear Arabic numerals and a dedicated sub-second dial at 6 o'clock. \nKnown for their durability and precision, Alpina watches from this era are highly sought after by collectors for their historical significance and engineering excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGood vintage condition! The case shows natural signs of age, and the dial has a charming patina that proves its authenticity. \nPlease see the high-resolution photos for your own assessment. \nThe watch is fully functional and runs well. A new mineral glass has been installed for better visibility and protection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDEFECTS: \u003c\/strong\u003e small traces of use on the case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany\/Switzerland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMANUFACTURER:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alpina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOVERALL CONDITION (10-point scale):\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure Nickel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition (10-point scale):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed Alpina logo inside the back cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGLASS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e New Mineral Glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition (10-point scale):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition (10-point scale):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Sub-second dial, Alpina logo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOVEMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical: hand-winding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaliber:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Alpina 271\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed Alpina logo and Cal. 271\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ranfft.org\/caliber\/101-Alpina-271\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBasic Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"w1\"\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eName\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eAlpina 271\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eBase Calibre\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eUnitas 83\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eAlpina\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eLaunch Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e1920\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eIs COSC certified\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"w2\"\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eLignes Dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e16.5 ‴\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e37.22 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e4.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eFurther Measures\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Diameter (Dm):\u003c\/strong\u003e 36.7mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003ePower Reserve\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e34 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eFrequency\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e18,000 vph\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eJewels\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eComplications and Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"w3\"\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-bs-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-bs-original-title=\"It is the most common form that we can find.\"\u003eRound \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eComplications\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-bs-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-bs-original-title=\"A small seconds hand typically located on a sub-dial and is separate from the central hour and minute hands. Originating from early pocket watches where the main balance wheel drove the seconds hand, it offers an elegant way to track the passage of time without crowding the main display. It remains a testimony to the watch's mechanical precision and history.\"\u003eSub Second \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eRegulator Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-bs-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-bs-original-title=\"One of the most traditional and commonplace regulator types. It involves an index that moves along a scale, thereby adjusting the active length of the hairspring. By shifting the index, the watch can be adjusted to either gain or lose time as needed. This system provides a straightforward means of adjustment, allowing for fine-tuning by simply moving the index pointer. Over the years, it has been the standard in many pocket watches and more affordable wristwatches due to its simplicity and reliability.\"\u003ePinned Regulator (or Index Regulator) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eMovement Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-bs-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-bs-original-title=\"Mechanical movements that require the wearer to manually wind the watch to store energy in the mainspring. The consistent release of this energy regulates timekeeping.\"\u003eManual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eEscapement Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-bs-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-bs-original-title=\"Regarded as the pinnacle of escapement design, the Swiss Lever is the most commonly employed in modern mechanical watches. It offers an intricate interplay between the escape wheel, lever, and balance wheel, ensuring precise timekeeping and remarkable durability. Over the decades, improvements and refinements have made it the industry standard.\"\u003eSwiss Lever \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eControl Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-bs-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-bs-original-title=\"Central to mechanical timepieces, the balance wheel is a delicate, oscillating component that, in conjunction with the hairspring, governs the gear train's pace. Its consistent back-and-forth movement ensures the even release of energy from the mainspring, playing a crucial role in maintaining the watch's accuracy.\"\u003eBalance Wheel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eWinding Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-bs-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-bs-original-title=\"A key development allowing users to wind their watches by turning the crown, paving the way from pocket to wristwatches and remains predominant in many modern mechanical watches.\"\u003eStem Winding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eSetting Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-bs-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-bs-original-title=\"The predominant method in contemporary wristwatches. The crown, when pulled, allows the user to set the time and date. Its integrated design is user-friendly and effective in preventing unintended settings.\"\u003eStem Set \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"w4\"\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eHand Sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e1.50 x 1.15 \/ 0.26mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eHand Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eCountry Of Manufacture\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e(not set)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e open face calibre\u003cbr\u003e\n family:\u003cbr\u003e\n 271: open face, H= 4.9mm\u003cbr\u003e\n 272: hunter, H= 4.9mm\u003cbr\u003e\n 279: open face, H= 3.7mm\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eOther data:\u003c\/strong\u003e balance staff: U1910 stem: W1586 mainspring \/ battery: Zf3394, 1.90 x 15.0 x 0.18 x 450mm\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eRanfft mentioned about this caliber:\u003c\/strong\u003e There are variants with this quantity of jewels 7, 15\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eSignature\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eca. 1920: Alpina 271 - 138275\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, FUNCTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"228\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (diameter)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"264\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 1.85 inch (47.0 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"228\" height=\"23\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth with crown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"264\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 2.26 inch (57.5 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"228\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth (thickness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"264\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 0.47 inch (12.0 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"228\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"264\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 1.57 inch (40.0 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"228\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"264\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 2.40 oz (68.0 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"228\" height=\"25\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"264\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions of watches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/N8U5c0Y2cB6Bsr1GD3muV3sVprSbCVqeE6laUNDAZpHlELpDmF6NapvH5_rGAoiaWSHBDGiB77Uw37kB4eCYDPDR5AeGXbG6nIBinYaYsKd0va-rGkwYwPyU5gC1mtH4raotBNhi4cPGgM9NUX3EAgIzWAnXGgHvsbp7N02gCUzlrS8Yi1AMqniEgCRBAwkifG8z6OnlR5eVkJTjLKswfiAXpA0jqd3ZHYwgzMm81ie78Kfc-sGn3sRsY3f-dn6skvvoYEIsxzebzbyp8vKeIY6V2R1clGDy7RGKf7ok4-A3ZJaV34z-_kc9Sxuesoxos0zzxHdhb9haSLIeMB_REqE3InZOnFbnavTg484yeTjEVO29h6F_iQfBv1AAxpHHyA4eOaUdB5d19iQoS9mbNpqvCSXDI5MHU7LrBthAm2h_21uEQDbsfLfU_--AD_1ZfyGU40Qgt-paGJ_HdS-GxcSwzVZYjkuH1hlCk7A_I70AEBWcOMlm1hZXTGvGHl4mFN-lrQlnuMzy92xz4JQWgvwFaqKKCSZBTZWTHCimZdhsPupyAEoyBivsf284Ax1Ek8W7K5A3ljvDkw3Wy88ZR6XeEShjWI0D1y3RQ2MYumDPIaopS5f3=w290-h373-no\" vspace=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlpina Watches International SA\u003c\/strong\u003e is a manufacturer of luxury watches based in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, Switzerland. The company was founded in 1883 by Gottlieb Hauser, a watchmaker in Winterthur who founded the Swiss Watchmakers Corporation (\"Union Horlogère Suisse\"). It is currently owned by Frédérique Constant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eA number of watchmakers joined together as the \u003cem\u003eUnion Horlogère Suisse\u003c\/em\u003e to purchase watch components and organize their manufacturing. All representatives of Union Horlogère depended on the Association, which aimed to sell watches under the Alpina brand. Quickly, the new concept gained acceptance. Together with qualified manufactures, the Association started to develop its own calibres and to enlarge its distribution network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn 1912, the first Alpina Chronometer Glashütte was finalized and this model competed directly against the watch making of the likes of A. Lange \u0026amp; Sohne who even went so far as to take Alpina to court – unsuccessfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe company generally managed its business well until the 1970s, when quartz watch movements emerged and had a severe effect on the entire Swiss watch industry. Alpina was unable to counter the emergence of electronic watches. Other major brands got together to form groups (predecessor of the Swatch Group), but Alpina tried to fight it alone without really succeeding. In 1972, struggling Alpina Watch International SA was incorporated with new German investors, which purchased all shares in Alpina Union Horlogère SA and settled the company in Koln, Germany, limiting its distribution to the German market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn 2002, Alpina Watch International SA was acquired by Frédérique Constant SA, returning the company to Switzerland, and Alpina watches were relaunched worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNamed \"Régulateur 1883\" in reference to the year Alpina was founded, Alpina introduced a new model in 2005. The \"regulator\" dial is distinguished by having an off-centred hour display at 10 o'clock – an exclusive Alpina feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn 2008, Alpina Genève celebrated its 125th anniversary with the inauguration of the first movement to be made entirely in its own workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlpina first introduced its \"4\" line of sports watches in 1938, bringing together four themes: anti-magnetism, anti-shock, water resistance, and stainless-steel construction. The Alpina 4 was one of the very first Swiss sports watches to appear. In 2014, Alpina brought this concept back with the introduction of the new Alpiner 4 watches, available in both GMT and chronograph models. The new watches cover all four of the original requirements first set forth in 1938.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1883\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eGottlieb Hauser founds the 'Alpina Union Horlogère S.A. (UH) \/ Schweizerische Uhrmacher-Genossenschaft (SUG)' ('Corporation of Swiss Watchmakers'). His vision was the 'Alpinist Principle': uniting Swiss watchmaking industry forces to achieve the highest quality and technical innovation in manufacturing, at the most favourable conditions. Soon the Union was making its own calibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1890\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Union moves its headquarters to Biel\/Bienne where Jacob Straub, an important member, had his caliber manufactory (J. Straub \u0026amp; Co). The ébauches at that time were made by the Alpina Ebauches factory, owned by Duret \u0026amp; Colonnaz, in Geneva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1900\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Alpina Union Horlogère participates to the 1900 Universal Exposition in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1901\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe mark 'Alpina' is registered by Jacob Straub to protect his 12 and 19 line calibers, unmarked until then. Being J. Straub \u0026amp; Co. its main caliber supplier, almost all high-end watches of the Union now carry the famous triangular 'Alpina' mark on their movements. Alpina, as a standalone name, was therefore first used as a protection and quality mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1903\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eGottlieb Hauser and his son go on an adventurous mission to Russia to establish a foothold in the empire of the Tsars. They succeed: at the end of their 50 successive day’s trip, their ledgers are filled with the names of surprisingly many new customers, including some famous ones. In1955, Gottlieb Hauser Jr. wrote an account of this voyage: From Bienne to Astrakhan: \"The Adventures of a Swiss Watch Representative in Russia Fifty Years Ago\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1908\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOn occasion of its 25th anniversary the Union registers the 'Alpina' brand name for timepieces. For prestige reason the Union members, the 'Alpinists', agreed to use the brand 'Alpina' only for watches that encased selected high-quality calibers, amongst them those with Breguet hairsprings and compensating balances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1909\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Alpina Union Horlogère expands its watch manufacturing to Germany and founds the Präcisions-Uhrenfabrik Alpina Glashütte i\/S in Glashütte. The Union`s factories were by now located in Geneva, Biel, Besançon (F) and Glashütte, the four world capitals of watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1910\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Alpina Union Horlogère creates a perpetual calendar pocket watch complication. A significant technical challenge for that epoch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1913\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe German Navy (K.M.) purchases Alpina Chronometers. An Alpina 21-lines Glashütte Chronometer, equipped with an Alpina chronometer ebauche with Glashütte escapement, instead of the typical Swiss anchor escapement, was adopted as standard K.M. equipment to cover its need for high precision time instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1929\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlpina and American company Gruen enter into a joint venture with the purpose of getting access to their respective distribution networks and production facilities. The partnership gave birth to the Alpina 'Tecno', encasing the famous 877 caliber. The 'Tecno' advertising brochure used the following words: 'The new 'Tecno' chronometer wristwatch boasts a trailblazing movement and shows the exact time in seconds: for physicians, engineers, technicians, transit officials, merchants and athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1933\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlpina presents its first sports watch, the 'Block Uhr'. It sported a sturdy all steel case and a patented a new type of crown (Brevet 1464). The innovation consisted of a very close-fitting connection between the crown and the winding stem to prevent dust from penetrating. Moreover, the crown could not be torn out or lost. In 1938 the 'Alpina 4' evolved from this first sport watch due to rapid technical progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1945\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlpina manufactures its first automatic movement. The 12½-ligne, 5.5-mm-tall, self-winding caliber 582, also known as the 'P82', had a sub dial for the seconds at 6 o’clock and a power reserve of 40h.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1948\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe school of watchmaking at the cantonal polytechnic in Biel chooses the 12-lines hand-wound Alpina caliber 592 to serve as the school’s didactic caliber. This choice underscores the fact that this movement was especially precise, reliable and robust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1953\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlpina celebrates its 70th anniversary with the introduction of the 'Alpina 70' sport watch, encasing the 592 and 598 calibers. The 'Alpina 70' boasted the 4 Alpina sport features (anti-shock, anti-magnetic, water resistant, stainless-steel case), and a beautiful faceted golden 'Alpiner' adorned its dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1957\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Alpina President is revealed. The President is the company’s first Sports Automatic; using the 584 'Hammerautomatik' 17 jewels self-winding Caliber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1959\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlpina introduces the 'Alpina 4' Chronograph. The dial featured a telemeter and a units-meter, making it ideal for sports and industrial applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1963\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlpina realises an automatic movement for women, the caliber 362 (6½ lines); the smallest and strongest yet made. It worked with a rotor system, turning in both ways. In the same year Alpina also presents the 'Comtesse' ladies line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1968\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eLaunch of the Alpina 'Tropic-Proof'. This elegant sport watch with a 'Qualité Geneve' case featured the 4 Alpina sport characteristics: 1\/ anti-shock, 2\/ anti-magnetic, 3\/ water resistant, 4\/ stainless steel case. At the time the 'Tropic Proof' was advertised as the 'Gran Tourisme' of the sport watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1969\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eLaunch of the Alpina Diver '10 Seastrong'. This professional diving watch was moved by a17 jewel Automatic self-winding caliber. The '10 Seastrong' featured 2 crowns, one of which was used to determine the decompression time through a 1-60 min. rotating bezel. The 'Seastrong' was water resistant to 200m and anti-magnetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1970\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlpina launches the 'Dispomatic' Automatic Alarm encasing a modified 19 Jewels 2980 Lemania caliber with 21600 A\/h. Despite the growing demand for quartz watches in this period, mechanical watches remained Alpina’s vocation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1982-2002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Quartz Crisis strongly hit European and American mechanical watchmakers; Alpina suffered but remains an independent company. After the devastating effects of the Quartz Wave, Alpina missed the renaissance of mechanical watches, which began in the mid 1980s, perhaps because the new German owners were too far removed from the Swiss epicenter. For years the brand drifted without a clear direction. Fortunately, at the eleventh hour, when Alpina seemed inexorably on its way toward the watchmaking archives, Dutch entrepreneur Peter Stas came onto the scene and discovered the Swiss tradition sport watch brand and its significant horological history and legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlpina was bought by Aletta and Peter Stas, the owners of Frédérique Constant. Identifying with the 'Alpinist principle', they set out to further the Swiss sport watch manufacturing vision of Gottlieb Hauser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2003\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlpina presents its first collection of mechanical sports watches under the new ownership at the BaselWorld international watch fair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIntroduction of the AL-650 regulator hand-wound movement based on the famous Unitas Ebauche, which was originally a caliber for pocket watches. Launch of the professional Alpina 'Extreme Diver', water resistant to 1.000 m (3.280 ft). The 'Extreme Diver' features a helium escape valve and, uncommon for watches going to these extreme depths, a transparent sapphire crystal case back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2006\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlpina celebrates its 123rd anniversary by moving into its new watch manufactory in Plan-Les-Ouates, Geneva. At the same time it presents the Alpina 'Avalanche Extreme', putting the Brand back on the map for watches that are made for extremely challenging sports environments. Alpina presents its Automatic Regulator caliber AL-950. The caliber was entirely developed in-house by Alpina engineers; the parts machined on its CNC machines and assembled at the Alpina Manufactory. The AL-950 equips the Startimer Pilot Regulator Manufacture and the Avalanche Extreme Regulator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2009\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlpina unveils its 'Extreme Tourbillion' encasing the fully in-house developed and produced AL-980 Tourbillon manufacture caliber: the first Tourbillon movement ever produced by Alpina in its centenary history. The AL-980 incorporates two major new technologies: a Silicon escapement wheel and anchor give the caliber accuracy, even under extreme conditions, because no oil is needed to lubricate the escapement mechanism. The S.M.A.R.T. Weight Balancing System, (patent pending), enables further improvement to the movement’s precision. Alpina becomes the Official Timekeeper of the legendary 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race in Sebring, Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2011\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlpina reveals its Extreme Sailing 'Yacht Timer' containing the new AL-880 movement. Based on the SW500 chronograph, Alpina designed a specific mechanical module to time the 5- and 10-minute countdown to the departure line of the Regatta. In case of an interruption of the departure, the AL-880 movement gives the possibility to hold the countdown, and then release it again. Alpina's AL-710 small date automatic manufacture caliber of is launched. An evolution of the first Manufacture Caliber of Alpina since its re-launch, the AL-710 adds a central second to this automatic movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlpina presents the Startimer Pilot 'Worldtimer Manufacture', encasing the fully in-house developed and manufactured AL-718 automatic World Time caliber. The AL-718 is based on the AL-710 Manufacture Caliber and features a 24 time zone indication, night\/day indicator and a small date at 6 o'clock. It is extremely easy to use: the single crown operates all its functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlpina celebrates its 130th watchmaking anniversary with the \"Alpina 130\", a pilot chronograph inspired by a 1930s Alpina pilot chronograph, featuring both a telemeter and tachymeter on the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e76 years after having introduced the concept of the modern sports watch with the Alpina 4 in 1938, Alpina comes back with the concept of '4' in its Alpiner collection. The Alpiner '4' is a professional Alpine watch featuring the 4 sports properties 1) Antimagnetic, 2) Antishock, 3) Water-resistant, and 4) Stainless steel case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#171717\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 align=\"center\" class=\"стиль2\"\u003eRECOMMENDATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAll Antique watches are mechanical. Many repairs will not be cheap, as most likely they will require replacement of non-standard parts (unlike most late model watches).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique watches should not be beaten or dropped - because repairs may be expensive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique watches are generally NOT waterproof. This is because waterproofing was not in general production until the middle of the 20th century for most watches. Therefore you should protect your antique watch from exposure to moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your watch becomes wet it should be dried off quickly. Carefully open all covers and use a hair drier to blow dry the movement, dial, covers, crown. This will reduce the amount of rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your watch becomes wet with any kind of salt water you should immediately immerse or spray your watch with fresh (no-salt) water to remove all the salt from the works before drying the watch completely. Any salt left in the watch will combine with moisture in the air to rust metal components of the movement, case etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinding any mechanical watch tight may break the mainspring. If you can avoid it do not wind the watch hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen adjusting the hands of your watch, move them in a clockwise direction only. Counter-clockwise adjustments may damage the movement. It is desirable to adjust the hands of your watch at the same time every day. An automatic or self-winding watch should be worn for at least 8 hours a day. It is a mechanical watch in which the mainspring is wound automatically as a result of natural motion of the wearer's arm, to provide energy to run the watch, making manual winding unnecessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you must adjust counter-clockwise make it for small adjustments only (i.e. for minutes, NOT hours).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe careful and gentle when adjusting the movement speed (faster or slower). Don't make sharp movements, and don't touch other components in the movement especially the pendulum mechanism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery 2-3 years it is necessary to service and oil vintage watches. If the course of your watches is worsening and the accuracy of the reduction in the duration of the clock (autonomy) from one fully wound spring - it need a service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIF the watch is dirty - allow the watch to run down, don't wind it again until you have it serviced by a qualified watch repair expert. Dust will absorb and remove important lubricants and cause the movement pieces to wear down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo clean the case, dial and crystal you should use a cloth that does NOT leave fibers as these may get caught up in the movement. Check with your Watch repair expert to get an appropriate cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep your antiques watch away from magnets. Strong magnetic fields may affect the accuracy of your watch since some vintage watches were made with iron based components in the movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost Cases and Covers are fine components and will not handle abuse well. The watch should not be shaken, beaten, or stressed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique watches generally experience an error of up to 5-7 minutes a day. Any accuracy of +- 5 minutes is very good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical watch is not recommended to use for engage in extreme sports, and expose them to excessive vibration loads. Recoil force, which take on the clock, affect their reliability and precision. No matter how perfect was not anti-shock mechanism, there is always the chance of excessive load that details of the mechanism can not survive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch with calendar.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not recommended to adjust, the date between 20.00 and 06.00, because at this time involved a mechanism for automatic adjustment date. Translation pointers calendars manually in this position arrows may damage the mechanism. 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