ALPINA: HERITAGE TROPIC-PROOF MANUAL - BLACK

The Alpina Heritage Tropic-Proof Handwinding is a watch that pays homage to iconic models of the 1960s, combining vintage design with modern functionality. With its 34mm stainless steel case and hand-wound mechanical movement, the Tropic-Proof will appeal to lovers of classic watchmaking.

Technical Specifications

Movement

• Caliber: AL-480, based on the Peseux 7001, a mechanical hand-wound movement renowned for its reliability.

• Frequency: 28,800 alternations per hour (4 Hz), ensuring accurate time measurement.

• Power reserve: 42 hours, offering comfortable autonomy for daily use.

• Number of jewels: 17, reducing wear and increasing the durability of the movement.

Housing

• Material: Brushed and polished stainless steel, ensuring robustness and elegance.

• Dimensions: 34 mm in diameter and 9.25 mm thick, offering a discreet and refined presence on the wrist.

• Glass: Sapphire of the "glass box" type with anti-reflective treatment, offering exceptional scratch resistance and optimal clarity.

• Water resistance: 3 ATM (30 meters), suitable for everyday use.

• Case back: Solid, adorned with stylized engravings from the Heritage collection.

Dial

• Colour options: Available in glossy black or white finish, offering a classic and timeless aesthetic.

• Index: Faceted silver appliques, with double indices in cardinal positions, enhancing readability and vintage style.

• Hands: Polished silver-colored hour and minute hands filled with beige Super-LumiNova for optimal legibility in the dark. Slim, polished central seconds hand.

• Brand: Historic Alpina logo positioned below the 12 o'clock marker, adding a touch of authenticity.

Bracelet

• Material: Beige Alcantara with tone-on-tone stitching, offering optimal comfort and an elegant aesthetic.

• Buckle: Stainless steel pin buckle, ensuring a secure and adjustable closure.

Why choose the Alpina Heritage Tropic-Proof Handwinding?

Authentic Vintage Design

This watch is a faithful reinterpretation of the 1960s Tropic-Proof model, retaining the original dimensions and aesthetic details that made it so successful. Its 34mm case and clean dial make it a timeless piece that will appeal to lovers of classic watches.

High-Precision Mechanical Movement

Equipped with the AL-480 manual-winding caliber, this watch offers remarkable precision and a 42-hour power reserve, testifying to Swiss watchmaking expertise.

Comfort and Elegance

The beige Alcantara strap ensures optimal comfort while adding a touch of elegance. The stainless steel pin buckle guarantees a secure closure and a perfect fit on the wrist. This Tropic-Proof watch adapts perfectly to wrists of all sizes, sure to delight any enthusiast.