Alpina Alpiner 4 Review | The Best Under $1500 Swiss Watch?

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On this episode I review the Alpina, Alpiner 4 with their caliber AL-525 automatic movement. This watch is quality throughout, build, fit and finish remind me of my beloved Tudor Black Bay 41.
I found the watch to be very comfortable on the wrist, stylish, and a great price considering what you are getting.
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@stylif6651 4 жыл бұрын

Great review and THANKS FOR wearing the correct horologer gloves...!

@povertyspec9651 7 ай бұрын

Just ordered one. I have an 8.25" wrist. I never thought I had a big wrist until I got into watches. Big wrist = Big

@Mister19Eleven 5 жыл бұрын

I almost bought this watch Christmas 2017. Wish it was under 50mm long as I got tiny wrists. Really like how it has a domed crystal. Didn't even realize that before.

@alanl2550 5 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous watch. Size seems just right for me.👍

@SOAD0219 5 ай бұрын

good advice... Outdoor footage as well, for example to test the AR.

@my_demise 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite watches that I own and it's a great fit on my 7 3/4" wrist. Thanks for the review!

@JustWatchreviews 4 жыл бұрын

Your wrist is perfect size for it. I wish I could wear it!

@coocool67 4 жыл бұрын

Just got mine ! Great fit and finish and superb presence on wrist !

@seanm3226 4 жыл бұрын

Where, and how much?

@eugenethomas4647 5 жыл бұрын

The Turtle is more wearable because of the lug to lug. Nice piece but 52mm lug to lug is stretching it for me. If this was a 40mm, it would be a no brainer. I have purchased from Mimo in the past and it was a very smooth transaction! You can definitely buy with confidence from him and he always has discount codes!!

@JustWatchreviews 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill, Mimo is fantastic to deal with!

@joerichardson6107 3 жыл бұрын

Nice watch, even better sizing!

@larry2323 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a very useful and comprehensive review. A have a 7" wrist like you and that 52mm l2l is my only concern. However with 12mm height I think it looks great on your wrist. Most people disregard how important is the profile of the case in terms of wearability. Keep up the good work! Greetings from Greece

@JustWatchreviews 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Larry, thanks for watching and for the comment, cheers!

@robertolira9843 5 жыл бұрын

Great view and you gave the review this watch deserves . I have just purchased this watch couple days ago and I am in love with. I have a 7.5' wrist so I get away with wearing anything up to 44mm which is my limit . Although the watch has a big presence on my wrist, but because of its high quality and lines is one of these watches that you cannot stop looking at it. And the leather strap combination just gives that expensive luxury look. This is my third Alpina watch and they are worth all the money . Also keeps time at the moment loosing -3 seconds.

@JustWatchreviews 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Roberto, thanks for watching and for the comment, enjoy the watches, cheers!

@seanm3226 4 жыл бұрын

How do you like it after 11 months? I’m considering getting one.

@americanbreed5116 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect size for me with 8.5 in wrist,very nice time peace,,great review as well! Thanks ! I just subscribed to your channel..

@JustWatchreviews 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@smokinscars1024 5 жыл бұрын

Got mine by mail next week ,can’t wait

@JustWatchreviews 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, I'm sure you will enjoy it, great watch!

@seanm3226 4 жыл бұрын

After 10 months, how do you like it? I’m considering getting one.

@evgenh9493 4 жыл бұрын

how can be used the BI-DIRECTIONAL TURNING BEZEL

@threepot 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review. It's a big watch,but looked ok on your wrist. It's a stunning watch,but I've read the movement isn't totally reliable,and watchmakers avoid servicing as it's difficult to get parts??

@billbochnak2898 5 жыл бұрын

Pick it up, wears more like a 42mm, the dial is stunning, finishing is top notch, glad I have added it to the collection.

@JustWatchreviews 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Bill, it is definitely a first class watch, very well made. Cheers!

@seanm3226 4 жыл бұрын

After 10 months, how do you like it? I’m considering getting one.

@billbochnak2898 4 жыл бұрын

@@seanm3226 I rotate on the wrist everyday, after 10 months keeps +/- 2 seconds a day, wouldn't hesitate to buy again, in fact considering the GMT version. I do wear it on a Bark & Jack NATO, hugs the wrist better than the leather strap. Do a Ebay search, a refurbished model with a 2 year warranty should only set you back $499, incredible watch at that price, tell me what you think if you pick one up, will remain a permanent addition to the collection

@ronpower7790 5 жыл бұрын

Super nice looking...the size is unfortunately a no go for me. In 40 mm that would be an absolute winner...especially since the design is rather unique, without trying too hard to be different.

@JustWatchreviews 5 жыл бұрын

If you can, try one on, it doesn't wear any bigger than a Sumo.

@pauljackson6593 5 жыл бұрын

What is the movement based on eta 2892 ?

@JustWatchreviews 5 жыл бұрын

HI Paul, I don't know, my guess is that they didn't base it on anything as they go back to the late 1800's making movements.

@pauljackson6593 5 жыл бұрын

Just Watch. Thanks.So is a in house movement . Really like the watch. A great review

@nicholasweiss5248 5 жыл бұрын

It's a Sellita SW200 with a custom rotor and decorations, though Alpina says that some watches without display backs (like the Alpiner 4) will have undecorated movements.

@ScottZinda 5 жыл бұрын

I have read this watch wears smaller than most 44s. I ordered one. I can wear 44 but prefer 42.

@seanm3226 4 жыл бұрын

After 7 months, how do you like it? I’m considering getting one.

@walterlee4796 5 жыл бұрын

perfect size for us 8 inch guys

@seanm3226 5 жыл бұрын

Walter Lee Stop bragging.

@walterlee4796 5 жыл бұрын

wrist, wrist

@GuitarD30 5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy these reviews for the content. And I don’t want to be negative all the time. But no freaking way I’m buying any of these watches that get sent out to all the watch KZfaqrs. Over $1200? Good lord who is spending that kind of money for this oversized half dress half dive watch?

@JustWatchreviews 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Guitar, thanks for checking in. For the record, I contacted Mimo asking if he would send it to me so I could review it, as I wanted to check it out. It is very well made and high quality, you can feel it the difference when you handle it. Cheers!

@cy4624 5 жыл бұрын

People have forked over tons for Panerai, with truly mediocre build for its price/hype.

@GuitarD30 5 жыл бұрын

Chin Yoon very true. Panerai doesn’t do anything for me either

@alanprak80 5 жыл бұрын

Just a minor comment if I may. I was one of the commenters in the unboxing video that wished this watch were smaller, I do believe 44mm is too big for someone with my wrists even though I also wear a Seiko Turtle at 45mm. But that 45mm measurement on the Turtle includes the cushion case width; the actual dial and bezel itself comes out to 42 or 43mm, smaller than the Alpina.

@JustWatchreviews 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Alan, good point, the Turtle certainly appears smaller because of the smaller bezel/dial size. Thanks for checking in!

@mikev3245 5 жыл бұрын

Alpina and Certina don't receive the love they deserve is because they are too big. They make great watches but unfortunately their dimensions are too large for the average guy. The lug to lug length is what kills the deal for me.

@LinhTran-gf5yv 5 жыл бұрын

They are stupid by dimensioning

@bodyemcal 3 жыл бұрын

If this were a seiko... seiko lovers would be commenting that its the perfect watch lol

@Bugster987 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice looking watch. Unfortunately too large for me (probably not a bad thing for my wallet).

@JustWatchreviews 5 жыл бұрын

Haha! I've head that more than a few times. Thanks for watching and for the comment!

@speedwolf5212 5 жыл бұрын

Those bloated dimensions simply ruin what’s otherwise a great looking watch. Alpina: take all of your sport/dive watches- reduce the size to about 40mm x 47mm & loose the date windows. Your sales will quadruple, at the least.

@JustWatchreviews 5 жыл бұрын

I think they could sell a ton of these at 38-40 mm case size with 20 m lug width.

@seanm3226 5 жыл бұрын

Man up!

@LinhTran-gf5yv 5 жыл бұрын

All agreed, Alpina , you are so stupid by dimensioning

@joerichardson6107 3 жыл бұрын

@@seanm3226 lol man up love it he need to do some wrist curls. There are people that don't have dainty wrist. I love these dimensions

@sbsb4995 5 жыл бұрын

It's a beautiful watch. But it's too big. 40mm would be perfect.

@tancreddehauteville764 3 жыл бұрын

No, it's the right size.

@marekplesingr5744 4 жыл бұрын

I've been collecting watches for 20 years now, and the biggest disappointment is how hard it is for the hobby to be gratifying without buying something all the time. A couple of cures: I can’t understand how this can happened (in the shower) the numeric frame peeled off!!!!! sorry but I feel like I wear cheap product from china, really really big disappointment for me.