Alpina has introduced the first chronograph in their aviation inspired Startimer series, and it has a feature that?s rare at this price point: a mono-pusher mechanism. Based on a movement designed by La Joux-Perret, the single pusher on the right case flank gives the Startimer Pilot Heritage chronograph a distinctive look and some added functionality with start, stop, and reset all controlled by the same button. 

Alpina Startimer Pilot Heritage Chronograph 

Ref. AL-727LNN4H6 and AL-727SS4H6

Case Material: Stainless steel 
Dial: Blue dial with applied silver indexes and sub-dials; silver dial with applied indexes and anthracite sub-dials
Dimensions: 42mm
Crystal: Sapphire 
Water Resistance: 100 meters 
Crown: Push/pull Movement: AL-727 (mono-pusher based on movement designed by La Joux-Perret)
Strap/bracelet: Leather  
Price: $2,795
Reference Number: AL-727LNN4H6; AL-727SS4H6; AL-727LNS4H6 (not featured here)
Expected Release: Available now

Although the Startimer series is explicitly influenced by aviation, I don?t think anyone at Alpina would be bothered if you saw their new chrono as more of a racing-inspired piece. It has the tachymeter scale and cushion case of many a classic racing chrono, and Alpina themselves have roots in the sport.

The Startimer Pilot Heritage Chronograph is available in three colorways: silver with anthracite sub-dials, blue with silver sub-dials, and blue with silver sub-dials and red chrono hands (the first two variants ar...