Taking Off With The New Alpina Startimer Pilot Automatic

Since the beginning of time, Pilot's watches have been the perfect tools to help fearless aviators do their jobs properly. First used in the military, these watches are highly recognizable with oversized dials and extremely bright luminescence. Today, people love them more for their downright cool looks.

Alpina is no stranger to military watches. Since 1921, Alpina has become a known and renowned producer of watches for military pilots. Also, for the last 50 years, Alpina has been the official supplier of timepieces for the Continental Air Force. Their robustness and great legibility make it easier for the wearer to follow their flight plans and strike at the right time.
 

As you can imagine, military watches have to follow a set of very strict guidelines set by the government before they take to the skies and serve their purpose. Indeed, these timepieces need to be extremely accurate and have extremely strong shock resistance. In addition, for all aviator watches, the numerals and hands need to be extremely readable, even in the dark. With their anti-magnetic case and high contrasting dials, Alpina watches have proven to be the best match since their very first production in 1921.
 

The Startimer Collection was officially launched during Baselworld 2011 and has since become the most recognizable and most successful timepiece of the brand. Faithful to its military heritage, the Startimer keeps all the features Alpina Military watches are known for.