Alpiner Heritage Carrée Automatic 140 Years Watch AL-530BA3C6

The Watch

Alpina watches stand out for their natural understated elegance and exceptional materials. Refined and technically accomplished, they embody the brand's craftsmanship. Today, Alpina introduces this stunning AL-530BA3C6 watch, celebrating its 140th anniversary. From the Alpiner Heritage Carrée collection, it features a 316L stainless steel case with a rectangular shape measuring 32.40 mm wide and 39 mm long with a thickness of 9.71 mm. Finished with a polished finish, it lends the whole piece a brilliant, refined character that elevates your look. The dial offers clear legibility thanks to the convex sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating above it, protecting against scratches and daily wear. A knurled crown at 3 o'clock lets you set the hours and minutes. On the caseback, a transparent screwed caseback ensures water resistance of 3 ATM while offering an admirable view of the mechanism.

The Dial

This charming timepiece features a rectangular dial that accentuates its retro-chic look. It comes in black with beige indicators that enhance its understated tone. At the center, two leaf-shaped hands display the hours and minutes, complemented by eleven Arabic numeral indexes and a subtle minute track around the perimeter. Your timekeeping is completed by a sub-dial at 6 o'clock providing the small seconds function. Finally, the brand signs the dial with its name beneath 12 o'clock.

The Movement

At the heart of this timepiece beats a Swiss-made automatic movement: the AL-530 caliber, based on SW261, oscillating at 28,800 vibrations/hour. Fitted with 31 jewels, it drives the hands and sub-dial with precision and fluidity for reliable timekeeping. It delivers a power reserve of 38 hours.

The Bracelet

This charming retro-style strap is sure to win you over. Crafted in ostrich leather with a rich brown hue that pairs with any outfit, it combines originality and refinement with white stitching that adds a sophisticated touch. It features a lug width of 22 mm, a short strap of 75 mm and a long strap of 115 mm. Its 18 mm tang buckle in 316L stainless steel ensures a secure fit around the wrist.

Water Resistance

With a water resistance of 3 atmospheres, equivalent to 30 meters, this watch is not designed to survive in aquatic environments. You can keep it on while washing your hands or tackling light household chores involving a little water, but the Ocarat team strongly recommends leaving it on the nightstand before showering or bathing - and in the hotel safe before swimming or diving in the pool or turquoise sea at your vacation destination.