The new Alpiner 4 GMT “Business Timer” features an extremely easy-to-use GMT caliber. In fact, the Alpina AL-550 “Jumping Hour” GMT movement allows to set local time by independently moving the hour hand from hour to hour, while the 24H hand always displays home time.
This particular GMT system is the most intuitive one to read local and home time. For business purposes, on this new model the 24H scale has been decorated with a distinctive red and blue “Pepsi” color scheme that indicates business-opening hours. When travelling abroad the 24H hand and the corresponding position on the 24H scale allows reading at glance if at home it is operating hours. Both models, of course, feature the 4 Alpina sports properties.
Concerning anti-magnetism, the watches are certified according to the ISO 764 norm, which specifies that a watch must resist exposition to a direct current magnetic field of 4 800 A/m without any impact on its accuracy. Regarding the anti-shock properties both watches certified to the ISO 1413 standard.
Technical details
Model: Alpiner 4 Automatic GMT
Movement
Automatic, 26 jewels, 38H power reserve, 28’800 Ah
Functions
Anti-Magnetic, ISO764 certified to 4800 A/m
Anti-Shock
Hours, minutes, seconds, date, GMT 24H
360° turning compass bezel
Case
Stainless steel case, 44 mm diameter
Bi-directional turning bezel
Sapphire crystal
10 ATM (330ft) Water-resistant
Dial
Black sunray dial with applied luminous indexes
Date window at 3’
Nickel hands with white luminous and Red GMT
Strap
Black genuine leather strap with red lining
Case
Stainless steel case, 44 mm diameter
Bi-directional turning bezel
Sapphire crystal
10 ATM (330ft) Water-resistant
Dial
Silver sunray dial with applied luminous indexes
Date window at 3’
Nickel hands with white luminous
Strap
Brown genuine leather strap with red lining