Alpina redesigns the Startimer Pilot Automatic for 2026

A slimmer 40mm case, cockpit-grade legibility and a 68-hour automatic movement define the updated military-aviation-inspired Startimer.

The Alpina design draws on the practical principles of military field, pilot or naval watches: clear at-a-glance reading, restrained surface treatment and durable construction. This specific reference was presented in 2026; it is not a claim that the watch was issued to armed forces.

The stated specifications include reference AL-525BW4S36, case diameter 40 mm, thickness 10.14 mm, movement Automatic AL-525, power reserve 68 hours, water resistance 100 m. These are manufacturer or contemporary launch specifications rather than measurements taken by Chronolume.

Design-wise, the interest lies in the balance between recognisable equipment heritage and a modern wristwatch. The resulting watch is useful to collectors who appreciate military-derived industrial design without requiring a replica of a historical service watch.