Unboxing the Alpina Startimer (AL-525NN4TS6B) Pilot's Watch

[@MrBacchus18]

Happened to be at the mall for the 1st time in months and was going to try on some Alpina but they don't carry that brand anymore. Sucks because I think this watch would be a bit big on my 7 inch wrist. Glad to hear they are making it smaller.

[@pdmotors5027]

A fabulous looking watch. I am not normally a fan of the grey Titanium look, but on this model, all I can say is wow....👍

[@Baron_Red]

Hi, how did you size the bracelet, there is no arrow.

[@SuburbanPathfinder]

I don’t quite remember. I’m at work right now. I’ll have a look at it when I get home.

[@jamar959]

Wish I could get the 40mm. But according to Alpina it's unavailable in the US.

[@SuburbanPathfinder]

That is unfortunate.

[@debussychopin2766]

I think you actually got the grey dial one by accident. There is a same exact model but in grey dial. Both are great though

[@SuburbanPathfinder]

I still love it. I think you are right. Definitely seems grey.

[@debussychopin2766]

@@SuburbanPathfinder that's great to hear. Just one quick question as I just purchased this too the other day. ...did you replace bracelet w a strap? I know you thought the bracelet didn't match the style of this watch but was the bracelet a high quality one though? (Fit and finish similar to the case) thanks.

[@SuburbanPathfinder]

@@debussychopin2766 I didn’t really feel that the bracelet was up to the same excellent standard as the rest of the watch. I did end up putting a strap on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKOki5eki7OopJo As a matter of fact I’m wearing it right now.

[@randallhill7979]

Very Nice 👍

[@philippelepage9486]

Il risque de neiger chez toi ???

[@SuburbanPathfinder]

Yes. Sometimes. Not this year so much.

[@lucafwn]

A very nice watch, at that price it's a steal. I don't see any blue too, I'm a bit color blind but on green, not on blue, so I assume it is indeed a charcoal grey. That very large crown looks very uncomfortable - you might have to pull a Putin and wear that watch on your right hand.

[@SuburbanPathfinder]

The crown is not as uncomfortable as it looks. I’ve been wearing the watch for about a week now and I don’t notice it, despite its rather obtrusive dimensions. I do tend to wear my watches quite loose, however. Someone who prefers more strap tension may have a different experience.

[@CanadianBeachcomber]

Looking forward to the review. To be honest, I had forgotten about the Alpina brand but I am interested in watches that are part of the Citizen family of companies.

[@Daddyiscool450]

How did u buy it for 300?

[@SuburbanPathfinder]

I got it off of eBay. This is the listing but, as you can see, the price has increased $100 over the last year: www.ebay.com/itm/Alpina-Mens-Startimer-Pilot-Swiss-Automatic-Grey-44mm-Watch-AL-525NN4TS6B-/264155468595?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

[@MrPleers]

53 mm lug to lug is way to large for comfort. I didn't bought the Hamilton Murph for the same reasons. Even though I love the way that watch looks. (That one is 52mm lug to lug).