Alpiner Extreme Automatic California Watch AL-525BB4AE6

The Watch

Alpina is a Swiss watchmaking brand that never stops surprising with each collection, delivering elegant and distinguished timepieces. This manufacture produces both sporty and refined models crafted to the most demanding standards. Founded in 1883, the company works with highly skilled artisans to guarantee quality and performance. Most of its watches draw inspiration from outdoor activities and mountain sports. The Alpiner Extreme Automatic California collection presents this striking AL-525BB4AE6 watch in black. It features a 316L stainless steel case in a cushion shape with a diameter of 41 mm, a length of 42.50 mm, and a thickness of 11.50 mm. Weighing 99 grams, it wears a silver tone that pairs seamlessly with your other accessories. The case features six screws on its surface and is finished with a combination of polished and brushed treatments. To shield the inner components from impacts that could compromise their appearance, an anti-scratch sapphire crystal sits above the dial. It is coated with an anti-reflective treatment for optimal visibility from every angle. At 3 o'clock, a screwed crown lets you easily set the hours, minutes, and date to your preference. This timepiece is fitted with a engraved, screw-down caseback that reveals the movement's inner workings through its transparent opening. It provides water resistance up to 20 ATM.

The Dial

With its round shape, this dial features a black base with a sandblasted finish. Its perimeter is home to a bezel with a minute track that makes reading the time effortless. In silver, the two brass hands at the center of this dial sweep to indicate the hours and minutes. These hands, along with the applied indices in Arabic numerals and beige Roman numerals beneath them, are coated with an Old Radium luminescent treatment so you can read the time even in low-light conditions. The gray seconds hand with a red triangular counterweight - also in brass - points to the seconds. Rounding out the functions of this watch, a date window is positioned at 3 o'clock. Alpina signs its work at 12 o'clock with its name and founding year.

The Movement

Powering this timepiece is a Swiss-made automatic movement. More specifically, it is the AL-525 caliber based on the SW200 that brings the three hands and the date window to life. It offers a power reserve of 38 hours and beats at a frequency of 28,800 vph. This model features 26 jewels to minimize friction.

The Strap

This stunning strap is crafted from textured rubber in black. Durable yet flexible, it fits all men's wrists and suits every style. It comes with a push-button deployment clasp and has a lug width of 18 mm. The strap measures 75 × 115 mm and its buckle measures 16 mm. It gives the watch a sport-chic edge, making it just as wearable day-to-day as it is for special occasions.

Water Resistance

This model delivers water resistance up to 20 atmospheres, or 200 meters. Ladies and gentlemen, this is a watch built to keep up with serious aquatic adventures! This model is designed for freediving. Completely water-safe, you can even use it while operating high-pressure washers without worry. Showering, bathing, lap swimming, and freediving are all fair game. That said, for scuba diving with tanks, we recommend a timepiece with a higher water-resistance rating. Also, avoid operating the crown while submerged to preserve the integrity of the movement.