I’m very partial to Alpina watches. Both the design and the movements have a simplicity and clarity that I like. This is very much true for this little gem, that Anders from Norway sent in.
Having removed the case back, there is an extra lid to protect the movement. And yes, I like those very much, too.
Just to see how things are, I pop the watch on the timegrapher.
Ouch, high time for a service!
And a very simple bottom plate.
The grease in the barrel has solidified completely.
A simple movement with not too many parts.
Epilame treatment for the pallet fork, escape wheel and cap jewels.
And the movement is coming back together.
Not bad compared to what we saw before!
The bottom plate is back together.
And the movement goes into the case.
And we’re back in business. What a beauty. White dial and blued hands.Now you want one too, right?
Very very nice watch ! Good job ! 🙂
I really like Alpina’s! My vintage Rado hunt is pretty much complete I think I may very well move on to Alpina’s next! 🙂
Love some of their new Divers!!!
http://i.imgur.com/DrwWLtT.jpg
I do like a sub-second watch – and even more so when the rest of the design is as good as this one 😉
That is a very nice Alpina!
That is one cracking looking watch. Such a simple uncluttered dial; so easy to tell the time at a glance. What size is the watch?
I can measure it when arrives back home if Christian has not already packed it up?
I believe I noted about 35mm across excluding the crown.
Hi Scott:
Vital measurements:
Width w/o crown: 34.3mm (with signed crown: 36.3mm)
Lug/lug: 39.6mm. Lug width: 18mm
Thickness: 9mm
Serial number (case back): 742645 / 100 .
Thanks Christian!
I am amazed! What a beautiful movement!
The dial and case also came out looking fantastic.
This one I think will remain in the collection for a long time! Alpina is one of the, by many forgotten, “great old ones” that went down hill in the 70’s.
The brand is still alive, and have some quite nice modern watches with in-house calibers: http://www.alpina-watches.com/swiss-watch/alpina-company-calibers_81.aspx
Take note: They are referring to the 592 (from this watch) as one of their past great achievements:-)