During Baselworld 2011, I had a chance to check out Alpina's new Startimer Pilot watch collection, which consists of four models (two three handers, a regulator and a chronograph). The first thing I noticed is that the new collection is smaller than the most of the Alpina models which have come out over the past 2-3 years. At 44 mm, the cases are not as small as the 42 mm Startimers Alpina was producing in 2004, but the designs are still much more restrained, and to me, that is a definitely a good thing. These new retro styled Pilot watches look great, and they wear very well.

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Alpina recently introduced the new Extreme Diver 1000 M. It has a huge 48 mm stainless steel case with a sapphire crystal and display back. It has a helium release valve and a water-resistance of 1000 meters or 3333 feet. The movement is an automatic caliber Al-525, with a 42 hour power reserve. It comes in a cool display case that looks like an oxygen tank, pictured here. The stainless steel version is $2859 and the all-black PVD treated stainless version is $3333.

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After the success of the Alpina Regulator 1883, Alpina is proud to announce the Regulator Avalanche Extreme. With its massive case and extremely pronounced design, it was a hit at Baselworld 2006. Major orders are received for various versions and shipments will start this summer.