The Alpina Startimer Pilot Automatic (ref. AL-525BW4S36) is a classic pilot watch in a 40mm polished steel case. Black grained dial, white applied indexes with blue-green lume, date at 6 o'clock. Currently on pre-order with delivery scheduled for June 2026.
Startimer Pilot Automatic
Alpina Watches - Startimer collection
Specs
| - | - |
|---|---|
| Reference | AL-525BW4S36 |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Height | 11.5 mm |
| Material | Polished stainless steel 316L |
| Water resist. | 100 m (10 ATM) |
| Crystal | Anti-reflective convex sapphire |
| Caseback | Screw-down, hydraulic-pressed aviator motif |
| Movement | AL-525 (base La Joux-Perret) |
| Frequency | 28,800 vph |
| Jewels | 24 |
| Power reserve | 68 hours |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, date at 6 o'clock |
| Strap | Black Cordura textile, red topstitching |
| Buckle | Pin buckle, 20 mm |
| Lug width | 20 mm |
Design
The velvety grained black dial with white applied indexes gives it strong legibility. The "aviator" style crown is oversized for easy handling. Polished red-tipped seconds hand is a nice Alpina signature touch. The Cordura strap with red topstitching recalls aeronautical performance aesthetics.
Variants
Three colorways available at $1,670, plus a bracelet version at $1,799:
| Ref. | Dial | Strap | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL-525BW4S36 | Black | Black Cordura, red stitch | $1,670 |
| AL-525KW4S36 | Khaki | Cordura | $1,670 |
| AL-525NW4S36 | Navy | Cordura | $1,670 |
| AL-525BW4SB36 | Black | Stainless steel bracelet | $1,799 |
All variants are pre-order, delivery June 2026.