Alpina deploys Solarmetre technology to its Startimer Pilot
Alpina has brought its Solarmetre solar technology to the Startimer Pilot collection for the first time, unveiling three new models at Geneva Watch Days alongside two Route du Rhum limited editions.
The 38 mm Startimer Pilot Solarmetre uses the La Joux-Perret-developed AL-140 solar quartz calibre, which charges from natural or artificial light and can run for up to 10 months in complete darkness.
Three versions are offered with black, navy or brown grained dials. The black and navy steel models are priced at £1,019 / $1,495, while the champagne PVD version costs £1,112 / $1,695.
Alpina has also marked its role as Official Timekeeper of the 13th Route du Rhum — Destination Guadeloupe with two new limited editions.
The Seastrong Diver Extreme Automatic x Route du Rhum is limited to 313 pieces and combines a 39 x 40.5 mm steel case with a turquoise dial, carbon-fibre bezel insert and 300-metre water resistance. It is priced at £2,045 / $2,295.
Limited to 513 pieces, the Alpiner Extreme Solarmetre x Route du Rhum uses the AL-140 calibre in a 37.5 x 38.9 mm steel case with a black solar dial, turquoise detailing and carbon-fibre bezel insert. This is priced at £1,019 / $1,495.
Elsewhere last week, Frederique Constant unveiled its GPHG-nominated mechanical first. Read the full story HERE:
