The watch in the image is an Alpina Startimer Pilot GMT Swiss Quartz, specifically the model reference AL-247BBG4S6. This timepiece is a Swiss-made pilot's watch designed for travelers, featuring a GMT which tracks two different time zones. Perfect for the traveler and business people.
This watch is a timepiece from a highly respected premium Swiss brand with a history of creating rugged tool watches since 1883. This specific model appears to be an exclusive version produced for Lufthansa (so I’ve been told), this model was first introduced around 2017 and still a popular watch in 2026.
Core Technical Specifications
Movement: It is powered by Alpina's own AL-247 quartz-GMT movement, which is battery-operated with approximately 25 months of life.
Case: The watch features a 42mm round stainless steel case with a thickness of roughly 9.4mm.
Dial & Crystal: It has an analog black dial protected by scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
Lume: The hands, indices, and digits are coated with Super-LumiNova for visibility in low-light conditions.
Water Resistance: It is rated for 100 meters (10 ATM), making it suitable for swimming
Key Design Features
GMT Hand: A separate hand with a red-tipped pointer displays the second time zone in a 24-hour format.
Chapter Ring: The watch is notable for its distinct bi-colored chapter ring (often described as grey and beige or grey and yellow) marked with 24-hour indicators.
Strap: Premium FKM green smooth rubber-style strap. Super comfortable for all day, all night wear in all weather conditions. (Bonus/Free - High Quality Black leather strap) * 21mm Lug Width
Value and Market
This model is often regarded as an "office GMT" (where the 24-hour hand is independent) and is considered an affordable entry into Swiss GMT watches.
⚙️ Additional Details
·Swiss Made
·Movement base: Swiss quartz platform
·Style: Aviation / pilot watch
·Typical retail (when new): ~$600–$700
🏔️ 1883 — The Beginning
Founded in 1883 by Gottlieb Hauser in Switzerland.
Alpina became known for making durable “tool watches” for professionals:
·Pilots ✈️
·Mountaineers 🏔️
·Military use
They emphasized precision + toughness, not just Swiss luxury.
🧠 Quick takeaway
Alpina isn’t a hype luxury brand — it’s more of a:👉 “heritage tool watch company with real history”👉 Built around function, durability, and value.
NOT A WATCH DEALER JUST A BIG WATCH GEEK THAT LOVES WATCHES!
Selling this watch as "pre-owned" but looks and feels new, I like when buyers are very surprise and happy when they open the box and appreciate it’s "excellent" condition.
Currently thinning out my watch collection which I do from time to time. I have many Alpina Swiss watches in my collection, love them, they wear so well and not everyone has one. This is a perfectly designed, super comfortable watch that wears smaller due to it’s wonderful case design and thin profile. This watch for some reason never made it in my rotation I think because I have similar style watches, this watch just sat in my watch safe collecting dust, so I thought I'd pass it on to someone who might appreciate it and enjoy it at a very fair price.
If you have any questions please free free to contact me. Please read the listing and look at the photos carefully. Sale is final. No returns. Photos are of the actually watch for sale. Buy with confidence, check out my feedback from past customers.
* * BUYER PAYS A FLAT SHIPPING FEE OF $20.00
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WILL NOT SHIP TO PO BOXES!!! Street addresses only, thanks.
PLEASE NO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS!!!!!!!
US Sale only! Will only ship to a legit USA address. No shipping to International Shipping Services.
Thank you!