New Releases · 2026-09-02
Alpina’s Startimer Pilot Solarmetre puts solar power in a 38mm case
The black-dial pilot watch pairs a solar quartz movement with a compact steel case and ten months of autonomy on a full charge.
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What to know
Alpina’s 2026 Startimer Pilot Solarmetre introduces solar power to its aviation collection. This black-dial reference uses the AL-140 solar quartz movement, with light passing through the grained dial to charge its energy storage. Alpina specifies up to ten months of operation in darkness after a full charge.
The steel case measures 38mm across and 9.32mm thick. A sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating covers the dial, and water resistance is rated to 100 metres. A date window sits at three o’clock alongside the large luminous numerals.
Blue triangular accents give the familiar pilot layout a fresh identity. Reference AL-140BW3S26 is supplied on black leather, while an engraved aircraft decorates the closed caseback.
At a glance
| Case diameter | 38 mm |
|---|---|
| Water resistance | 100 m |
| Reference | AL-140BW3S26 |