Alpina 598 Standard "Glossy Black Dial" retailed by Franz Ströbel
Alpina, the brand closest to my heart. While today they still produce good watches, back in the early to mid-1900s, Alpina was on an entirely different level. Not just another Swiss brand, it was among the very best. Workhorse in-house calibers, robust steel screw-back cases crafted by top-tier casemakers, and dial designs that effortlessly blend function and elegance.
Take this example. A watch with a story to tell. It’s not mint and that’s exactly the point. It wears its past proudly. What makes it even more special? It comes with the original Alpina Garantie papers and box, once sold by Franz Ströbel in Bayreuth, Germany — a store that closed its doors years ago.
And here’s the real deal: for the price of a plastic Swatch, you can own a high-grade vintage timepiece complete with box and papers. That’s not just a watch. This is history on your wrist.
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Brand: Alpina
Model: “Standard”
Reference: 598
Year: 1952
Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 33mm diameter (without crown)
Crystal: Acrylic
Caliber: Alpina 598
Bracelet/Strap: Period correct leather strap
Alpina, the brand closest to my heart. While today they still produce good watches, back in the early to mid-1900s, Alpina was on an entirely different level. Not just another Swiss brand, it was among the very best. Workhorse in-house calibers, robust steel screw-back cases crafted by top-tier casemakers, and dial designs that effortlessly blend function and elegance.
Take this example. A watch with a story to tell. It’s not mint and that’s exactly the point. It wears its past proudly. What makes it even more special? It comes with the original Alpina Garantie papers and box, once sold by Franz Ströbel in Bayreuth, Germany — a store that closed its doors years ago.
And here’s the real deal: for the price of a plastic Swatch, you can own a high-grade vintage timepiece complete with box and papers. That’s not just a watch. This is history on your wrist.
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Brand: Alpina
Model: “Standard”
Reference: 598
Year: 1952
Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 33mm diameter (without crown)
Crystal: Acrylic
Caliber: Alpina 598
Bracelet/Strap: Period correct leather strap
Alpina, the brand closest to my heart. While today they still produce good watches, back in the early to mid-1900s, Alpina was on an entirely different level. Not just another Swiss brand, it was among the very best. Workhorse in-house calibers, robust steel screw-back cases crafted by top-tier casemakers, and dial designs that effortlessly blend function and elegance.
Take this example. A watch with a story to tell. It’s not mint and that’s exactly the point. It wears its past proudly. What makes it even more special? It comes with the original Alpina Garantie papers and box, once sold by Franz Ströbel in Bayreuth, Germany — a store that closed its doors years ago.
And here’s the real deal: for the price of a plastic Swatch, you can own a high-grade vintage timepiece complete with box and papers. That’s not just a watch. This is history on your wrist.
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Brand: Alpina
Model: “Standard”
Reference: 598
Year: 1952
Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 33mm diameter (without crown)
Crystal: Acrylic
Caliber: Alpina 598
Bracelet/Strap: Period correct leather strap