Alpina Watches

The story of Alpina began in 1883 when Gottlieb Hauser founded the Alpina Swiss Watchmakers Corporation, uniting the leading Swiss independent watchmakers who became known as the “Alpinists.” The Union had its headquarters in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, as one of its most prominent members had his movement factory there. By 1900 the Alpina Union Horlogère was participating in the Universal Exposition in Paris, and the name “Alpina” was registered for their calibers the following year. 1908 marks the 25th anniversary of Alpina, at which point Alpina registered as a brand name for wristwatches. 

In the 1920s, Alpina introduced its famous “4” line of watches, which were designed for pilots and featured large, easy-to-read dials and high levels of accuracy. The company continued to innovate throughout the 20th century, producing a range of high-quality watches for various applications, including diving, racing, and aviation.

Alpina was the first watch brand to offer an international guarantee in 1926. Today most watches come with an international warranty, which we have come to expect.

Alpina’s watches are crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using only the finest materials, such as high-grade stainless steel, sapphire crystal, and premium leather straps. The movements are also a point of pride for Alpina, and the company is known for producing accurate, reliable, and durable calibers that are built to last. Overall, Alpina has a long and distinguished history of producing fine Swiss timepieces.