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Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteDriver Scan →Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsFree Scan →The Alpina Heritage Automatic is a 38mm stainless-steel watch introduced in 2024 in two vintage-inspired dial styles. Both variants share an automatic AL-520 movement based on the Sellita SW200, a stated 38-hour power reserve and a published 30-metre water-resistance rating. The specifications and launch details below were reported by Time+Tide in August 2024; they do not establish current price, stock or production status.
What is the Alpina Heritage Automatic?
Alpina’s Heritage Automatic is a pair of modern watches drawing on design cues from the 1920s and 1940s, according to Zach Blass’s introduction for Time+Tide. The article does not identify a particular historic reference, so these are best understood as vintage-inspired designs rather than exact reissues of named models. It reports a polished stainless-steel case measuring 38mm across and 10.15mm thick.
Both versions have a solid caseback, sapphire crystal, PVD-blued hands and the same movement and other listed specifications. The choice between them is chiefly a dial-design decision.
How do the two dial variants differ?
| Variant | Dial appearance |
|---|---|
| Matte beige | Full matte beige dial with a black central medallion and vintage-style black numerals and indices. |
| Beige and silver | Beige central medallion, sunray silver outer ring and bronze-toned indications, with numerals at the cardinal points. |
Time+Tide describes both variants as having PVD-blued hands. The source does not provide exact reference numbers for the two versions.
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#1 Best Overall
- The Seastrong Heritage model is inspired by the 1960’s professional diver design, a beautiful re-issue of this historic model. This timepiece features an automatic movement with a 60-minute internal rotating bezel. It also has a textured rubber strap, vintage white and black dial, screw down crown and an engraved caseback to protect the movement from everyday elements.
- 300M water resistant with uni-directional turning 60m diving bezel
- AL-525 Caliber - Automatic Self-wind Movement, 26 jewels, 38 Hours Power Reserve
- 42mm Case Diameter with Polished Stainless Steel Case
- Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal
Alpina Heritage Automatic specifications
| Specification | Reported detail |
|---|---|
| Case | Polished stainless steel |
| Diameter | 38mm |
| Thickness | 10.15mm |
| Crystal | Sapphire |
| Caseback | Solid |
| Water resistance | 30 metres |
| Movement | Automatic Alpina AL-520, based on the Sellita SW200 |
| Power reserve | 38 hours |
| Display | Hours, minutes and seconds |
| Strap and buckle | Black calf leather strap with tone-on-tone stitching and a stainless-steel pin buckle |
These are specifications reported by Time+Tide, not results from an independent performance test. The 30-metre figure is the published water-resistance rating; it is not evidence here of suitability for swimming or diving.
Strap fit and replacement options
The watch is presented on a 19mm strap. Time+Tide notes that aftermarket straps in this width are available, but that does not confirm a particular replacement’s fit, end shape, buckle compatibility, quality or current availability. Check the exact watch reference and strap dimensions before ordering.
Rank #2
- Joining the Heritage collection, which pays homage to Alpina's historic legacy, is this new model, faithfully restoring the aesthetics of the 1920's to 1940's, this timepiece boasts a compact 38mm diameter, dauphine hands, a solid-coloured caseback and a 2-part polished steele case.
- Anti-reflective glass box sapphire crystal.
- Biege dial with matte finishing, printed black Arabic numerals, printed black seconds graduation, and a blue PVD hour, minute and second hands.
- Comes on a black calf leather strap with tone-on-tone stitching and pin buckle.
Launch price and availability
In its 29 August 2024 article, Time+Tide reported that the watch would be available from October 2024 at a US$1,795 launch price. Those are launch-era details, not a current quote or stock check. The article does not establish today’s MSRP, regional availability, whether both dial versions remain in production, or their present inventory. Confirm current details with Alpina or an authorized retailer.
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Best Value
- 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 #4
- Alpina presents the re-release of the historic 1965 Tropic-Proof design that embodies the adventurer's watch.
- At that time, transatlantic flight was becoming more routine to many, and watches needed to withstand international climate differences, which included the extreme moisture of the tropics.
- With an ultra-robust case and a design focusing on readability, it paved the way for the Alpina watches of today.
- A brushed and polished stainless steel 3-part, 34mm case with a gloss finish black dial, silver tone indexes, minute track with beige Luminova dots, hand-polished silver tone hour, minute and seconds hands also filled with beige Luminova.
- A threaded solid case back with an engraved Heritage pattern, and delivered on a beige Alcantara strap with tone-on-tone stitching and pin buckle.
Rank #3
- Water-resistant to 300M, this 42mm Seastrong Diver 300 Heritage Automatic with steel case lets you measure your immersion time in hours, minutes and seconds. Its black lacquered sunray-brushed dial features gold plated luminescent hands, making it easy to read, even in the low light of the deep sea. Featuring a modern automatic caliber with 38 hours power reserve and an anti-scratch sapphire glass. Comes with two straps, one in brown calfskin leather and the other in beige topstitched rubber.
- Hours, Minutes, Seconds
- Silver-Tone Stainless Steel
- Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal
- 30 Meters and 3 Year Limited Warranty
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