Alpina Startimer Pilot - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

I was absolutely seduced by the design of this watch: refined, with a small red accent on the hands; a good overall balance with the date at 6 o'clock that does not spoil the symmetry; a very beautiful brushed metal finish. The watch is also quite precise and very robust in appearance. It is a little thick, but without being bulky or heavy. I prefer to wear it on NATO or a leather strap, rather than on the original steel strap which adds to the weight and lacks micro-adjustments. That said, it is extremely versatile and can have a sporty or dressy look depending on the strap. I find the dial magnificent and perfectly readable. I would have kept it permanently, if it had not been for a comfort problem, which I think reserves this watch for large wrists. I have a wrist of about 16.5 cm, so rather thin, and this watch has never been balanced on me: on the left wrist, the crown digs into my skin, on the right wrist, the horn touches the edge of my bone which ends up becoming painful. I will therefore fall back, with regret, on watches of smaller dimensions.

The Alpina Startimer is a watch collection developed by Alpina, a Swiss watch brand renowned for its high-precision sports and aviation watches. The Startimer collection is particularly designed for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, offering features tailored to their needs, such as exceptional readability, precision. This watch is robust and their aesthetics are inspired by aviation, with large and clear dials, clearly visible hands and indexes, often accompanied by a luminescent coating for better visibility in low light conditions. Alpina is a brand that values tradition and innovation, and this is reflected in the Startimer range, which combines the classic aesthetics of pilot's watches with modern technologies to meet the expectations of contemporary wearers.