ALPINA Seastrong Diver HERITAGE

By TLex Introducing the new Seastrong Diver Heritage, a modern interpretation of Alpina�s very first divers watch dating back to 1969.



The vintage Seastrong was distinguished itself by its Super Compax water-resistance technology and its double screw-lock crown system, that is still featured in today�s version.



Its design is that of a typical compressor case dive watch with 4 o�clock crown controlling winding and time-setting,

   
while the one at 2 o�clock rotates the inner rotating bezel that measures dive-time, vital information to divers especially in those days before dive-computers were in use.



The dive-time scale was thus protected from any accidental handling by being fitted inside the case, however is visible through a glass box.

The 1969 version was made of old school Hesalite while today�s model adopts a much tougher cambered Sapphire crystal.



Further divers features include: a 42mm Stainless steel case, an engraved back, a domed Glass Box with anti-reflective Sapphire crystal and a water-resistance to 300 meters.



The Seastrong Heritage is powered by an automatic mechanical movement, the Alpina AL-525 calibre with 26 jewels beating at 28,800 vib/h and with a power-reserve of 38 hours.



Its functions include: hours, minutes, seconds, date, rotating inner bezel ring with 60-minute dive-time scale.



Revisiting historic models is pretty much par the course these days. We�ve seen pretty similar looking models from ICW, JLC, Longines et al in recent years this one can certainly holds its own design and quality-wise.



I am just not sure how desirable the Alpina brand name is?! What do you think; would you buy one?