Editor?s Note: In this edition of the Three Watch Collection for $5,000, reader Bill B. gives us three often overlooked and perhaps underappreciated watches from Alpina, and manages to come in under budget in the process. I love the everyday practical considerations made by Bill, and salute his dedication to a single brand trio.
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All in, at retail and sourced with additional bracelets, low to mid 4’s. But the world we live in, the options on the gray and used marketplace; this 3 watch entry level Swiss made collection can be had for far less. With money left over to buy additional strap options, or a weekend G-Shock or Ironman beater, tough to go wrong, as long as you are ok with a larger 44mm watch. If you have old eyes like me, maybe it’s worth a second look.
Alpina Alpiner 4 – $1,395

What drew me to the watch was the steel bezel and unique teal blue sunburst dial. Alpina’s history with the 4 “sports watch” foundations, stainless steel, water resistant, antishock & anti-magnetic create a well rounded everyday watch. The 44mm case is big, but as I age and my eyesight continues to regress, I am thankful for the easy to read 3 hander. Finally, the finishing is on par with watches priced at a might higher level in my opinion, a very solid everyday watch. I typically wear it on a bracelet, but also have the brown leather strap, wi...