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What is a regulator watch?
A regulator watch displays hours, minutes and seconds separately rather than using the familiar arrangement of several hands sharing one central axis. On this Alpiner Extreme, the central hand shows minutes, a subdial at 10 o’clock shows hours, and a subdial at 6 o’clock shows seconds. Alpina describes this as a separated display.
Alpina Alpiner Extreme Regulator Automatic specifications
| Specification | Manufacturer-published detail |
|---|---|
| Display | Central minutes; hours at 10 o’clock; small seconds at 6 o’clock (Alpina US and UK product pages) |
| Movement | AL-650 automatic, based on SW461 (Alpina UK product page) |
| Power reserve | 38 hours (Alpina UK and France product pages) |
| Frequency | 28,800 alternations per hour (Alpina UK product page) |
| Jewels | 31 (Alpina UK product page) |
| Case | Stainless steel; 41 x 42.5 mm (Alpina US and UK product pages) |
| Case height | 12 mm (Alpina UK product page); the US rubber-strap listing states 11.5 mm |
| Water resistance | 200 m / 20 ATM (Alpina US and UK product pages) |
| Crystal | Anti-reflective sapphire (Alpina US rubber-strap listing) |
| Strap-lock width | 16 mm (Alpina UK product page) |
These are specifications published by Alpina, not results from independent testing. The cited official pages differ on the stated case height, so check the listing for the exact reference and market before comparing dimensions.
Bracelet and rubber-strap references
| Configuration | Reference | Manufacturer-listed price and market |
|---|---|---|
| Stainless-steel bracelet | AL-650NDG4AE6B | $2,795 on Alpina’s US page; €2,495 on its France page |
| Rubber strap | AL-650DGN4AE6 | $2,495 on Alpina’s US page; £1,995 on its UK page |
The figures are prices displayed on the respective official country pages, not a single global price or a guarantee of current pricing. The pages do not establish why the regional amounts differ. Before buying, confirm the reference, local taxes, stock and current price on the relevant country page.
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#1 Best Overall
- The Alpiner Extreme Regulator Automatic is the perfect rugged sport watch
- Offset Hours, Central Minutes, Small Seconds
- Silver-Tone Stainless Steel 41mm Case
- Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal
- 200M Water Resistant and Limited Warranty
Limited-edition status
Alpina’s UK listing for the rubber-strap reference and France listing for the bracelet reference each describe an edition of 888 pieces. That is the manufacturer’s stated edition size; it does not confirm that either version is currently available.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What to consider before buying
- Choose by configuration: match the reference to the bracelet or rubber strap you want; the two versions have distinct reference numbers.
- Check local pricing: use the Alpina page for your market, since the published amounts vary by country and reference.
- Interpret water resistance as a stated specification: Alpina lists 200 m / 20 ATM, but the cited sources are product pages rather than independent water-resistance tests.
- Allow for the regulator layout: the hours are read from the upper subdial, not from a conventional central hour hand.
Alpina’s cited pages publish the specifications above, but they do not establish real-world accuracy, comfort, durability or performance. Those qualities should not be inferred from the specification list alone.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- The Alpiner Extreme Automatic is a 41 x 42.5mm rugged sport watch.
- At the heart of the design, a strong brushed-finish cushion case featuring a black dial with a date window at 3 o'clock and a see-through case-back.
- The integrated black rubber strap (with no joining link with the case), made of textured rubber offers as much comfort as strength and modernity.
- The rubber grip allows for ease of handling with bare hands or with gloves.
- WR to 200M.
Rank #4
- The Alpina Startimer Automatic, inspired by its heritage look and incomparable precision.
- Hour, Minute, Second, Date
- Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Case, Brown Leather Strap
- Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal
- 100M Water Resistant and 2 Year Limited Warranty
Rank #3
- The Alpina Startimer Automatic, inspired by its heritage look and incomparable precision.
- Hour, Minute, Second, Date
- Silver-Tone Stainless Steel
- Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal
- 100M Water Resistant
Rank #2
- The Alpiner Extreme Regulator Automatic is the perfect rugged sport watch. Separate display of the hours, minutes and seconds, set inside a heavy-duty 41mm case with see-through back, and able to withstand extreme conditions.
- Dark grey dial with triangle pattern, navy outer ring with white markers. Navy blue hour counter at 10 o'clock, hand-polished silver color hour and minute hands.
- Navy blue second counter at 6 o'clock.
- Silver color second hand.
- Navy blue rubber strap.
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