Alpiner Extreme Regulator Automatic Watch AL-650B4AE6

The Watch

With over 140 years of unrelenting expertise, Swiss watchmaker Alpina - known for its iconic red triangle - has built a reputation for quality, durability, precision, and aesthetics. These are watches that are elegant, high-performing, and built tough, made to be worn every day and to accompany their owner through every adventure with unwavering reliability. From the Alpiner Extreme Regulator collection, this stunning AL-650B4AE6 timepiece will seize every opportunity to make you stand out. A limited edition of 888 pieces, it delivers that refined and subtle touch that elevates your style day and night, faithfully following you through daily life and athletic pursuits. Its 316L stainless steel cushion case measures 41 mm in width and 42.50 mm in length with a 12 mm thickness. Comfortable to wear, it is crafted to adorn men's wrists. Its polished and brushed finish creates a captivating interplay of light and shadow, lending the watch a distinctly modern edge. Secured by a surface held in place by six visible screws, it is fitted with a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating over the dial, protecting it from shocks and unsightly damage while ensuring impeccable readability. To set and wind the hands, a screw-down crown at 3 o'clock is at your disposal. On the reverse, the case back secured by six screws guarantees water resistance of 20 ATM. Transparent and numbered, it also offers an admirable view of the watch's inner workings.

The Dial

At the heart of the case sits a striking round dial in black. Its triangular-pattern backdrop redefines how you read the time, drawing every eye with its balanced and thoroughly distinguished design. At the center, a silver alpha hand tracks the minutes, pointing to a minute railway track graduated around the edge with white lines and squares encircling baton indexes. A counter between 9 o'clock and 11 o'clock displays the hours, marked by Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock and rectangular indexes for the rest. The seconds are shown on a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock. All markers feature a Super-LumiNova C1 treatment for optimal legibility in low-light conditions. The brand signs the dial at 3 o'clock with its name, founding date, and iconic logo, while the "Swiss Made" label at 6 o'clock serves as a hallmark of quality.

The Movement

A Swiss-made automatic movement powers this superb watch, ensuring smooth and reliable hand motion. More precisely, the AL-650 caliber, based on the SW461, delivers outstanding performance and quality in every situation. It features 31 jewels and a frequency of 4 Hz, or 28,800 vph. With a 38-hour power reserve, it provides a precise and dependable read of hours, minutes, and seconds.

The Bracelet

A stunning black Rubber strap wraps around both sides of the case, reinforcing the sporty yet elegant character of this Alpiner. Crafted from rubber, it flatters your wrist day after day, tracing its curves with a refined and understated elegance. Whether dressed up or kept casual, it pairs seamlessly with your entire wardrobe. With an inner circumference of 7.50 to 11.50 cm, it stays securely in place all day thanks to a stainless steel deployant clasp with pushers.

Water Resistance

This model offers a water resistance of 20 atmospheres, or 200 meters - making it a true companion for deep-water aquatic activities. Built for freediving, it also handles high-pressure water jets at the wrist without breaking a sweat. Showers, baths, sport 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 be sure not to operate the crown or pushers while submerged, to preserve the integrity of the mechanism.