Sneak Peak Pre Basel: New Alpina Extreme Tourbillon Regulator Manufacture

Sneak Peak Pre Basel: New Alpina Extreme Tourbillon Regulator Manufacture ¶

by Dino 24 March, 2009 View Comments

Limited Edition of 18 Pieces

Here is another from the pre Basel information we're getting in. Alpina Extreme Tourbillon Regulator Manufacture. Limited to 18 pieces worldwide.

The case is available in titanium with a black ceramic bezel and measures 48mm. It has sapphire crystals and is water resistant to 100 meters.

The movement, the automatic caliber AL-980 with 33 jewels, comprises 188 components, and is the fruit of three years' research. It is distinguished by a silicon escapement wheel and by a new Alpina technological innovation: silicon pallets. It has a power reserve of 48 hours.

Matt will be reporting in a while, he is at the fair, we'll post all the new products as it comes in.