Introducing The New Alpina Seastrong Diver Extreme Automatic

Founded in 1883 in Geneva, Alpina Watches has long stood as a pioneer in Swiss horology. In 2002, the brand was acquired by Frederique Constant, and both now operate under the umbrella of the Citizen Group.

Frederique Constant and Alpina form a compelling duo within accessible Swiss watchmaking. Frederique Constant is renowned for its classical timepieces, ranging from elegant dress watches to sophisticated tourbillons. In contrast, Alpina approaches its mission with a focus on sports watches, balancing quality and value through a robust, adventure-ready lens.

The latest addition to Alpina's lineup, the Seastrong Diver Extreme Automatic, exemplifies this ethos by seamlessly merging alpine ruggedness with maritime elegance. Some time ago, Alpina presented two new additions to the Seastrong collection with GMT complications.

Crafted from 316L stainless steel with alternating satin-brushed and polished surfaces, the case features a unidirectional rotating diving bezel with a matte black ceramic insert and a 60-minute scale. The compact 39mm cushion-shaped case offers comfort for wrists of any size and versatility for everyday wear. The total height, including the anti-reflective sapphire crystal, is 12.65 mm. Both the knurled crown and the solid, screwed-down caseback ensure water resistance to 300 meters. The caseback is engraved with the Seastrong logo and adheres to the ISO 6425 standard used to certify dive watches.

The black dial, textured with Alpina’s iconic triangular emblem, is punctuated by a date window at 6 o’clock featuring black figures on a white background. The dial is framed by an orange flange, with three central, manually-polished hands; the minutes and hours are coated with Super-LumiNova, while the minutes hand is highlighted in orange. The indices include an inverted triangle at noon and a combination of round and rectangular shapes, all coated with Super-LumiNova.

Powering the watch is the automatic AL-525 caliber, based on the Sellita SW200-1. It operates at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) and offers a power reserve of 38 hours. The watch comes with an orange rubber strap and is priced at 1,995 CHF, which is equivalent to 8,550 AED.

For more information please visit Alpina’s official website.