Alpina Alpiner 4 - The Almost Crowned King

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@thekeystonekid8687 5 жыл бұрын

The Alpiner isn't really a dive watch, I think they market it more as an "adventure" watch. That's an important distinction for its 100m water resistance. Alpina makes the Seastrong for diving.

@ThatCologneGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing this out.

@kdubllu 2 жыл бұрын

Completely agree, also no diver should come equipped with a leather bracelet

@camerontait9132 5 жыл бұрын

Nice timepiece, never owned an Alpina but have admired their watches for sometime.

@sethliberty9228 3 жыл бұрын

I have the Alpiner 4 and love it. I really like the 44/45mm case. I only have a 7.5 wrist but I'm a bigger guy over all 6'1 and 230lbs so it feels like that helps larger watches fit me better than smaller watches. The smallest I'm comfortable wearing is 40mm but the size of the Alpiner 4 is just right!

@karolveg Жыл бұрын

I bought Alpiner 4 at a discount of about 30 %. I paid a little bit more than 1000 Eur. I have a 7.1-inch wrist, but this 44 mm watch somehow fits my wrist. I bought the watch on the stainless steel bracelet, so I am not used to heavier stainless steel watches. My daily watch until now was a titanium Citizen Quartz watch. I feel the difference in weight. My Alpiner 4 has a matte black dial. I like the watch. Especially because it is anti-magnetic and anti-shock. It is a great sports watch. For that price, it is worth it. I like it. In the future, I will try to save money for the automatic Alpiner 4 chronograph. The good affordable watches have also ORIS.

@cowboyswami2017 5 жыл бұрын

I have one & its the best bang for the buck. Quality is excellent. I love it! I love that size also.

@oceanbeliever681 4 жыл бұрын

Bruce, just stumbled across your channel, nice work I like the eclectic mix of reviews. I think Alpina is a great durable entry for collectors not wanting to spend 1000’s but whom still want an upscale feeling product. You come across honest and direct and I look forward to watching your show.

@BruceWilliams 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate that!

@gregalonzo747 5 жыл бұрын

Good review. I have this watch and I love. Alpina makes very durable and functional time pieces. My wrist is 7.75 and it fits perfectly.

@MisterKnightly 5 жыл бұрын

I'm really glad it's a large watch. I love it.

@space.cowboyyyyy Жыл бұрын

Beautiful watch!! Alpina is so underrated.

@godfatherNYC 5 жыл бұрын

I just love it. And even more on a bracelet.

@sumanth13 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Bruce! Loved the review, I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on this one as my first mid-range Swiss luxury watch, what do you think about the quality-value proposition on this one. I'd be so glad if you could help out brother.

@joerichardson6107 3 жыл бұрын

This watch is awesome, love it.

@rideanddive 5 жыл бұрын

Great watch... Tried it today. Yes big watch for big wrist. And not a Diver... But diver style indeed. Definitely in my next 2 or 3 watches to come... Oris El Hierro being the next one... Real diver. Thanks for the review!

@my_demise 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. I own this watch and love it. First off, it is not a dive watch- if you want a dive watch from Alpina they make the Seastrong. Second, the Alpiner 4 is 44mm and at least for me wears like a 42. The Seastrong is also a 44mm watch. I love both of them.

@billbochnak2898 5 жыл бұрын

+1 own as well and I concur wears like a 42mm, dial is stunning so glad I picked it up

@dbrph 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful watch! 😲

@Billeh556 5 жыл бұрын

I would absolutely buy this in a heartbeat if it was 39-41mm case...Alpina makes underrated watches

@stevegarrett4869 5 жыл бұрын

dude how did I miss an alpina review!?!? I have a startimer chrono with custom leather strap, its one of my favorites. in fact its next up in rotation, I rotate watches generally every 2 weeks. it reminds me of an aircraft gauge.

@dude28405 5 жыл бұрын

My wrist is over 8" so 45mm is the sweet spot for me.

@herbhandyman8933 5 жыл бұрын

Stunner watch. Totally agree on your comments about size but that Faraday cage probably precludes making it smaller.

@BruceWilliams 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I could see them getting it down a little in diameter, but not height

@22Phanatic 5 жыл бұрын

Nice piece! I think I can pull it off with my 7-1/2” wrist?!

@BruceWilliams 5 жыл бұрын

Yes but you would like the SMPC more :)

@piterlorimer946 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful watch

@BobbyG3752 5 жыл бұрын

I am drawn to this watch much like the sinn103 I really like these watches

@ratio1983 4 жыл бұрын

this one ro christopher wards trident pro?

@lamaludwig1470 5 жыл бұрын

Alpina, listen to us from behind the mountains. 40-42mm and you sell your watches without 25% discount.

@nikkcarroll9382 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought this watch for 75% off at a citizen store

@joerichardson6107 3 жыл бұрын

@@nikkcarroll9382 don't believe you

@nikkcarroll9382 3 жыл бұрын

@@joerichardson6107 the citizen outlet store at the Cabazon Outlet in Southern California. I paid $300-400 for the blue Alpiner.. it was about a year ago though. I don't go there often enough to say if it's a regular thing but i regret not buying another one as well

@joerichardson6107 3 жыл бұрын

@@nikkcarroll9382 Was it the quartz blue Alpina like this? I don't believe you bought this Alpina 4 auto for that price. Was it used? If you did congrats. I got a great deal from a AD on prime day no regrets might pick up the white dial version. www.zales.com/mens-alpina-alpiner-quartz-strap-watch-blue-dial-model:-al240ns4e6/p/V-20320680

@jarodstevens2710 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Bruce always great camera work did I miss the lume shot?

@BruceWilliams 5 жыл бұрын

Looks like I forgot that this time. Its nothing special, just C1

@markschwartz5702 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a big alpina fan. I have three of them. And what's the story on that Raven? Is there a review on the way?

@BruceWilliams 5 жыл бұрын

Yes sir. Raven sent an Endeavor and a Venture II for a video. I've filmed it and am now editing it up. Will go live later this week. Raven made a discount code too for the video for anyone interested.

@JusttheWatch 5 жыл бұрын

That is gorgeous. Love the brushwork and the details. Why would they call a diver the "Alipiner?" sounds more like a mountaineering name.

@BruceWilliams 5 жыл бұрын

Very true

@kdubllu 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! No diver comes with leather

@alexsdg3441 5 жыл бұрын

i never had Alpina watches, but I have heard a lot of good things about the watch. yes, 45mm is too big for most of people, but I believe there are many 40 to 41mm watches in their line up. Bruce, do you know what type of movement this watch is using? the website says Caliber AL525. is this Alpina's own developed movement? or Modified movement from some ETA, SW movement? kind of curious to know. thanks for great review again. bruce. have a good day.

@BruceWilliams 5 жыл бұрын

It is a Selitta that they tinker with a little. Wish it was ETA

@alexsdg3441 5 жыл бұрын

@@BruceWilliams hi bruce, i forgot to ask you one more. besides invicta that makes ridiculous sized watches, as we all know, there aren't that much of market for 45mm and over. Well, apparently there are, but still for a well known and respected brand name like Alpina, 45mm is very unusually big and I am sure that even themselves know that it will sell better at 40mm or so. do you know or can you guess why they have made 45mm for this type of watches?

@Billeh556 5 жыл бұрын

Alex Yoon did you watch the video? He mentions the movement dude...

@liadijkstra9614 5 жыл бұрын

It's a sellita sw 200. I have two Alpina watches (startimer classic)one a three hander and one classic chronograph ( sellita sw 500 movement). Have them for three years now. Both are perfect and wear perfectly 👌 (44 mm)...

@traquakuppler 5 жыл бұрын

At quick glance the red paint around the lume pip looked poorly executed, what are your thoughts on that?

@BruceWilliams 5 жыл бұрын

Must just be a piece of dust or something on it. I'm always amazed at how much crap appears when I do macro stuff. I don't see any issues with the red paint in the bezel

@traquakuppler 5 жыл бұрын

@@BruceWilliams thanks for answering! Love your macro shots though 👍

@dustindodge5974 5 жыл бұрын

I have an Alpiner that's 41.5 I believe. But I'd have 4 more if all the models offered a smaller version, especially the GMT!

@jaycrumble32 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Alpina 4 watch. It's big, heavy and nice. Solid feel in all regards. Go get one

@americanbreed5116 5 жыл бұрын

Nice review! Size is perfect for me,,but not the price..

@excellentlistner5925 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@ROrneli Жыл бұрын

this watch is under the "land" category when you go to their site. it is basically their version of a field watch. Alpina is awesome

@chulkcha 5 жыл бұрын

Have heard Alpina's have had a lot of issues. Particularly movement not working and parts falling apart.

@BruceWilliams 5 жыл бұрын

I haven't heard that. Thats too bad.

@maverickbonato8164 5 жыл бұрын

If I ever were to dive with a watch I would 100% buy a Casio Duro, you can't beat 200m of water resistance for 40-50 bucks and now that I see this diver being "only" 100m while costing 800-1400$ well... My opinion has been strengthened haha. This aside though, looks like a nice watch and thanks for the review! :)

@TheDesius 5 жыл бұрын

im pretty sure it is not a dive watch. i think it is more like an adventure watch like a rolex explorer

@maverickbonato8164 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe... It's just that he starts the video with a confident "Today we're gonna take a look at an Alpina diver" haha.

@baze3SC 10 ай бұрын

40 mm version has been made available recently.

@seanm3226 5 жыл бұрын

Alpina actually has this at 44mm. The movements they use may be questionable, but Alpina make some of the most stylish watches out there.

@TheDesius 5 жыл бұрын

ETA movements are considerate questionable?

@porschephile2k3 5 жыл бұрын

It's funny people are arguing about the size. If Alpina made the watch in several sizes then everyone would be happy. I personally prefer 39 on watches with rotating bezels, 38 on ones with fixed bezels. They have a new Alpiner quartz from Baselworld 2019 that looks like an Aqua Terra and I'm hoping they would make it eventually in 38 with an auto movement.

@soundersiren07 5 жыл бұрын

43mm would be nice, but 45 is just too big for my wrist. Shame because it is a good looking piece

@betaalpha4275 5 жыл бұрын

Gnomon is selling at USD940 plus free shipping....

@wogalley 5 жыл бұрын

Wow!

@Alex-1611 5 жыл бұрын

This would be great at 39mm.

@Alex-1611 5 жыл бұрын

@@maitrehg Dumb comment.

@maximilianmohre1886 5 жыл бұрын

I also prefer watches around 40 'll but I don't get why there is a comment like would be great at 39 at every slightly larger watch...

@BackTheBlu 5 жыл бұрын

@@Alex-1611 for women with smaller than average wrist. I usually like 70mm watches for my 12 inch wrist.

@JRoJamz 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I love the look of this thing, but there is no reason for it to be that large. At between 39 and 42, with the date at 6, it would be nice. Also, 15 mm thick is a bit much. This also comes on a nice bracelet, with GMT, and a better bezel insert.

@Alex-1611 5 жыл бұрын

@@maximilianmohre1886 Do you think these brands don't look at reviews and read comments for feedback? It's called market research.

@oes2546 5 жыл бұрын

The 42mm Alpiner without the be bezel looks nice. But it is a battery quartz… No thanks (I have nothing against quartz if it's solar/kinetic/SD). This version is a little bit too big for my taste.

@lshin80 5 жыл бұрын

Alpina: you have a great original design piece. Make it in 45, 42 and 38mm and you'll score a huge hit!

@hanknova7771 5 жыл бұрын

That title was a bit hyperbolic wasn't it, Bruce?😁

@BruceWilliams 5 жыл бұрын

Yes with some alliteration too haha!

@postnick 5 жыл бұрын

Could not agree more. 40mm and it would fly off the shelves. Big enough to be manly small enough for anybody.

@BANHMIZON 5 жыл бұрын

I feel like Alpina is hemorrhaging profits by not offering these at 40mm or smaller.

@fredriksvard2603 5 жыл бұрын

Milford Cubicle nah. 41-43 would be about righ though

@jtec99 5 жыл бұрын

Almost first, I'll take second.

@Soxors243 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Alpina, YES: make it 39-41 mm.

@mpower3279 2 жыл бұрын

€896,25 in the Netherlands

@insider12 4 жыл бұрын

Why do you guys introduce it at the start of the review as a diver? This watch is not a diver, did you not see the original strap it comes with?

@BruceWilliams 4 жыл бұрын

You can put whatever strap you want on just about any watch, doesn't change what the watch is

@SovereignMan85 4 жыл бұрын

It's listed in the "land" collection by Alpina. Nowhere is it marketed as a dive watch and it's not at all meant for that with its limited water resistance.

@elarson312 5 жыл бұрын

Don't understand diver watches on leather straps. Also would prefer an ETA movement and $1300 is steep for this watch.

@BruceWilliams 5 жыл бұрын

True, gotta buy it at a discount. I don't mind a good leather occasionally but for everyday use I am a bracelet guy

@dominionn09 5 жыл бұрын

That place is very high priced .

@roamy3605 5 жыл бұрын

I agree with you on this watch. Beautiful. But even though I have a 7 1/2" wrist and could wear this watch without issue doesn't mean that I want to. Not sure why Alpina chose to make this watch in this size. The movement can't be an issue and Alpina has more than the capability to to machine smaller cases. Such a great looking watch and such a shame.

@CrialCrial 5 жыл бұрын

I wish Alpina would make something under 40mm. Everything they have is huge.

@sigberetta72 3 жыл бұрын

It’s not a big watch if you are a decent size guy

@malbug 5 жыл бұрын

Alpina makes some very nice looking watches...I love the Startimer. But they’re just too big.

@lewisg06 5 жыл бұрын

I strongly disagree, this is a great sports watch designed for action men and should be big!

@joern1928 5 жыл бұрын

Too big. 40mm would be perfect. How’s the lume?

@BruceWilliams 5 жыл бұрын

Lume is pretty disappointing. Basic c1

@raven2004 5 жыл бұрын

That thing is huugggee.

@kickkid29 5 жыл бұрын

in my huble opinion, a dive watch should never be sold with a leather strap

@jeffd3802 5 жыл бұрын

100m. Its just a sports watch not a true diver

@mrbacchus6127 5 жыл бұрын

Pity Alpina only makes watches for linebackers.

@gregalonzo747 5 жыл бұрын

Lol! I played quarterback))))

@AriefLatif 5 жыл бұрын

Too big, 39-40 will be perfect

@jefferyneu3915 5 жыл бұрын

Cool watch, but it drives my nuts when watch companies call a watch with 100 M water resistance a diver. That is a “dive style” watch. Take it diving and you will be out of luck if it floods.

@BruceWilliams 5 жыл бұрын

Most divers never go below 30m. As long as it is screw down and 100m WR I don't really mind

@mmadchef808 2 жыл бұрын

Why is anyone calling this a diver? It’s not and they do not advertise it as such.