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Alpina

Alpina is a Swiss watch manufacturer associated with robust, accessible luxury watches and a strong sporting identity.

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Alpina photographs

Alpina archive photograph
Alpina automatic dress watch with a cream dial, blue hands and black leather strap.
Alpina archive photograph
Alpina AlpinerX connected sports watch with heart-rate display and rugged rotating bezel.
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Origins and period

Geneva, Switzerland
Founded 1883

Historical overview

Alpina in watchmaking

Alpina is a Swiss watch manufacturer associated with robust, accessible luxury watches and a strong sporting identity.

Archive information

Known for

Sports watches, in-house development, and the historic Alpina watchmakers’ union.

Historical development

Alpina is a Swiss watch manufacturer associated with robust, accessible luxury watches and a strong sporting identity.