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toph · 1 February 2011, 05:29 PM

As some of you will know i rarely write any form of review on any watch be it Rolex Omega Panerai etc BUT this is a lesser known high end brand that have revamped themselves in recent years. I kept seeing them in Watchtime, International watch etc and always thought they looked quite cool and original. So i have been searching for a few weeks deciding what to get ( breitling , omega , Anonimo and then i stumbled across this yesterday From a seller in OZ. $2000 and 24 hours later its mine!!!

This has an RRP of $7100 and the only other i could find was going for $4500 so i thought its worth a shot,as i couldnt lose so to speak.
Its A limited edition of 125 Alpina Extreme Regulator PVD with Solid rose Gold bezel ( not Plated)

46mm Stainless steel PVD case. Solid Rose Gold Bezel
Soft and supple rubber strap but will not take any other size unless you have it specially made. So thats a negative but not too bad.
Deployant clasp PVD with name engraved on clasp.
Original and unique dial design
The contrast of the PVD and rose gold has me drooling right now;)

ADD all that to an IN HOUSE 25 jewel swiss automatic movement and you have quite an impressive watch for $2000. I am absolutely dleighted with it.
The quality is wonderful, up there with the top of them and i have scrutined it carefully and really cannot see any imperfections. the shape and curves of the case or impressively done.

Its a slim case so at 46mm its not overbearing once on and it is extremely comfortable as the Rubber strap is very soft. Only other down side is that there is no seconds hand. wonder why???
The crown is excellent and decorated well .... and winds nicely/is very smooth

The pictures will show you all the detail and quality of the watch.

To sum up :
If like me you had seen these and thought they were interesting but never had the courage to try unseen or questioned the quality, teh rest assured dont worry at all. There are a few models in the Regulator range but this one stands out a mile and is not too in your face either IMHO

and please excuse my spelling and grammar

jessiethe3rd · 1 February 2011, 10:52 PM

meh... but

for you!!

Cru Jones · 1 February 2011, 11:38 PM

glad to see some alpina love! when i was researching watches before getting my Explorer II, i seriously considered a couple in their range. it's a very sport/young brand, and that appealled to me greatly.

nice pick up!

(glad for you that you weren't the one that took the depreciation hit....$7100 to $2000....ouch!)

toph · 2 February 2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

glad to see some alpina love! when i was researching watches before getting my Explorer II, i seriously considered a couple in their range. it's a very sport/young brand, and that appealled to me greatly.

nice pick up!

(glad for you that you weren't the one that took the depreciation hit....$7100 to $2000....ouch!)

Yeah

i am very impressed with it so far. sporty and individual so they are certainly a bit different. I know what a hit price wise , some AD's are prob selling them at 40% off though so say $4500 or so anyway. ( but this guy just wanted rid of it) said he used it once for a fashion show) might have just been given it?? I am not sure but i doubt it will see $2000 again

Still i suppose not that much worse than Omega Breitling, Zenith and many others

asadtiger · 2 February 2011, 03:11 PM

wow TOPH, thats just stunning

and you got a very good bargain too...manufactire movemt!!!. brilliant...and it is very stylish, looks great on you.

congrats,
regards, Asad.

dddrees · 2 February 2011, 09:19 PM

Interesting looking, great bargain as well. Congrats

ducatidoc · 3 February 2011, 12:36 AM

Very nice, and bold-looking too, Chris.

toph · 3 February 2011, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asadtiger

wow TOPH, thats just stunning

and you got a very good bargain too...manufactire movemt!!!. brilliant...and it is very stylish, looks great on you.

congrats,
regards, Asad.

Thanks Asad, i am very happy i must admit

I hope you are very well

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

Interesting looking, great bargain as well. Congrats

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducatidoc

Very nice, and bold-looking too, Chris.

Thanks guys

yeah not something you will see every day at all, very impressed by it and it is the first one my partner likes since the GMT C, so i didnt even get into trouble;)

spuds · 3 February 2011, 08:25 AM

Congratulations Toph' mate....

toph · 3 February 2011, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

Congratulations Toph' mate....

Dan, hows things mate?

belk7 · 3 February 2011, 08:32 AM

Very cool watch, Chris. Congrats.

GerardoG · 3 February 2011, 09:43 AM

Nice watch! Congrats!!!

toph · 3 February 2011, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by belk7

Very cool watch, Chris. Congrats.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

Nice watch! Congrats!!!

guys

1 February 2011, 05:29 PM	#1
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	New Alpina Extreme Regulator limited edition, thought it was worth a quick review As some of you will know i rarely write any form of review on any watch be it Rolex Omega Panerai etc BUT this is a lesser known high end brand that have revamped themselves in recent years. I kept seeing them in Watchtime, International watch etc and always thought they looked quite cool and original. So i have been searching for a few weeks deciding what to get ( breitling , omega , Anonimo and then i stumbled across this yesterday From a seller in OZ. $2000 and 24 hours later its mine!!! This has an RRP of $7100 and the only other i could find was going for $4500 so i thought its worth a shot,as i couldnt lose so to speak. Its A limited edition of 125 Alpina Extreme Regulator PVD with Solid rose Gold bezel ( not Plated) 46mm Stainless steel PVD case. Solid Rose Gold Bezel Soft and supple rubber strap but will not take any other size unless you have it specially made. So thats a negative but not too bad. Deployant clasp PVD with name engraved on clasp. Original and unique dial design The contrast of the PVD and rose gold has me drooling right now;) ADD all that to an IN HOUSE 25 jewel swiss automatic movement and you have quite an impressive watch for $2000. I am absolutely dleighted with it. The quality is wonderful, up there with the top of them and i have scrutined it carefully and really cannot see any imperfections. the shape and curves of the case or impressively done. Its a slim case so at 46mm its not overbearing once on and it is extremely comfortable as the Rubber strap is very soft. Only other down side is that there is no seconds hand. wonder why??? The crown is excellent and decorated well .... and winds nicely/is very smooth The pictures will show you all the detail and quality of the watch. To sum up : If like me you had seen these and thought they were interesting but never had the courage to try unseen or questioned the quality, teh rest assured dont worry at all. There are a few models in the Regulator range but this one stands out a mile and is not too in your face either IMHO and please excuse my spelling and grammar Attached Images __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

2 February 2011, 09:19 PM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Interesting looking, great bargain as well. Congrats __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 February 2011, 12:36 AM	#7
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	Very nice, and bold-looking too, Chris. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

3 February 2011, 08:25 AM	#9
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Congratulations Toph' mate.... __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

1 February 2011, 10:52 PM	#2
jessiethe3rd Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 316	meh... but for you!!

1 February 2011, 11:38 PM	#3
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	glad to see some alpina love! when i was researching watches before getting my Explorer II, i seriously considered a couple in their range. it's a very sport/young brand, and that appealled to me greatly. nice pick up! (glad for you that you weren't the one that took the depreciation hit....$7100 to $2000....ouch!)

2 February 2011, 03:11 PM	#5
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	wow TOPH, thats just stunning and you got a very good bargain too...manufactire movemt!!!. brilliant...and it is very stylish, looks great on you. congrats, regards, Asad.

3 February 2011, 08:32 AM	#11
belk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 1,439	Very cool watch, Chris. Congrats.

3 February 2011, 09:43 AM	#12
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Nice watch! Congrats!!!

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