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Mechanicals
Guide to
Affordable Mechanicals
ALpina
Fans of in-house movements are probably aware that Alpina’s
sister-brand, Frederique Constant was one of the first to
recognize the need for an in-house movement option at price
points that would be accessible to a wider audience. Following
that lead, Alpina now offers their own Swiss Made in-house
automatic movement in the Alpiner collection. The AL-710
movement features a center second with a date sub-dial at 6
o’clock and beats at 28,800. Nicely decorated, the 26 jewel
AL-710 features a power reserve of 42 hours and an eccentric
rotor that allows a full view of Alpina’s own engine through the
crystal back. This new movement is housed in a 41.5 mm
stainless steel case capped with a boxed sapphire crystal and
is rated water resistant to a nominal 5atm. Retail price
is $2,795.
Christopher
Ward
The new Malvern will sit comfortably on almost every size
of wrist at a svelte 37 mm x 8.25mm. Inside the steel case
beats a Sellita Swiss Made manual-wind movement clearly
visible through the see through back. Up front a sapphire
crystal protects the sun-ray façade of the dial. At only $549
the new Malvern is a great value in a shaped dress watch that
can expand a collection out of the round without rounding up
all your cash.
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