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Owner Review: Alpina Startimer Big Date Chronograph – “Grab ‘n Go”
When it comes to watches, my attention is definitely directed towards divers. That said, I am not opposed to wearing other styles, such as a pilot watch. When I first saw the Alpina Startimer Pilot Chrono, I loved everything about it. The reverse-panda dial is stunning. It is simple, very legible, with a splash of…
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Owner Review: Alpina Startimer 40mm Limited Edition
While lusting over a more expensive pilot’s watch, I found the Alpina Startimer 40mm Limited Edition. It lacks the boldness of Sinn and grandeur of Breitling, but meets the one requirement for true fliegers: legibility. It may not be your grail, but it fits the mold. The Alpina is impeccably legible. At any angle, you…
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Owner Review: Alpina Alpiner 4 GMT
Like some of you out there in the watch-world, I tend to live my life in one time zone – GMT-5 for me. So why would I need the Alpina Alpiner 4 GMT? The answer is simple: Because. Having never owned an Alpina or a GMT before, I was surprised by the quality of finishing…
