The dial of Alpina Startimer Pilot Heritage GMT Sunset BlueĪlpina also applied Superluminova for the hour and minute hands as well as GMT hour markers. Moreover, the integrated magnifier inside the date window would further enhance the date legibility. The date aperture was surrounded by a rectangular polished frame inside a hole that was cut in such a manner to give a visual cue of depth on the dial. At the 12 o’clock position, an Alpina logo was engraved and a unique date window was put at the 3 o’clock position. What makes it different is that the Alpina Startimer Heritage GMT opted out of the Memomatic for a GMT function - a nice choice for a traveler.Īs you can see, the Alpina Startimer Heritage GMT made another distinctive image by putting a GMT indicator, a spinning white triangle, on an inner disc while the GMT markers are on the outer rotating bezel. Talking about the dial, it slightly gives a taste of the Omega Seamaster Memomatic Alarm from the 1970s. Its vintage stylings just hit differently. It lays underneath a boxed sapphire crystal.
“Don’t judge the book by its cover,” they said, but I couldn’t deny that its beautiful dial is what attracted me at the first sight. It’s a big one with a bold look but vintage at the same time thanks to its brown strap and a unique case design. Let me introduce you to quite a large buddy of mine, the Alpina Startimer Pilot Heritage GMT Sunset Blue Ref. I’ve been staying in my home and, therefore, rather than being killed by boredom I started to think about writing an Alpina startimer review.
As for the new Startimer Heritage GMT, it was introduced as the collection of aviation-inspired watches.īut truth to be told, the pandemic of Covid-19 has changed almost my whole life when going to places is not allowed. Back then, they focused on making rugged tool watches that were also supplied to the military. Talking about Alpina, this watch brand has been known as a creative Swiss brand that manufactured watch movements and calibers for both the Swiss and German markets from the early 20th century. AL-555LNS4H6 in my collection along with the other 4 of them. And recently, I have added the Alpina Startimer Pilot Heritage GMT Sunset Blue Ref. I’ve been switching from one watch to another but the Alpina startimer has always picked my interest. It serves me with a range of needs either functional and fashionable ones.
As for me, an explorer without a watch is like losing a soul. My best buddy for traveling always sits tight right on my wrist - you’re right, a lovely timepiece that’s more than just telling the time. Exploring culture and the people while also admiring mother nature. Each Alpina watch review not only covers the latest Alpina watches to be released but they explore the magical discoveries of Alpina founder Gattlieb Hauser who developed the brand into making its own movements and producing some of the most robust sport watches in the industry.I am a traveler and going over to new places would certainly be my passion. Alpina Startimer Pilot Heritage MK III Because Hand-Winding matters April 16, 2020. Alpina watches and their iconic reputation for uniting Swiss watchmaking with technical innovation make them the perfect subject for detailed appraisal.