It is here and on my wrist, finally.

 

I liked the look of this little guy, I put a lowball bid and I ended up winning it. Not as interesting as most other pieces around here but I like it.

The movement looks like a less finished version of the Langendorf 25 maybe? The case is clearly rechromed, maybe even new? Anyway I was expecting 1940s and it might be from the 30s, which would make those numbers truly Bauhaus

 

that pretty damn nice for a beater!!!

 

Today, this circa 1950 Alpina with cal. 592, from our own 'Alpha':



The sales thread:

http://omegaforums.net/threads/alpina-cal-592.21509/#post-234657

And some history of the movement, compliments of Wikipedia:

1938 Alpina introduces the legendary 'Alpina 4'. The number '4' alluded to the four essential qualities of a sports watch: 1/ Antimagnetic, 2/ Water-resistant, 3/ Anti-shock and 4/ A stainless steel highly robust case. The Alpina '4' philosophy revolutionised the sports watch, and the robust-to-the-extreme 'Alpina 4' became the watch of choiche for sport and professional activities in unnatural, and potentially dangerous, environments for Man: the mountain, the air and the sea. The Alpina '4' was equipped with one of the sturdiest watch 'engines' of its generation, the hand-wound Alpina 592 calibre.

1948 The school of watchmaking at the cantonal polytechnic in Biel chooses the 12-lines hand-wound Alpina caliber 592 to serve as the school’s didactic caliber. This choice underscores the fact that this movement was especially precise, reliable and robust.


1953 Alpina celebrates its 70th anniversary with the introduction of the 'Alpina 70' sport watch, encasing the 592 and 598 calibers. The 'Alpina 70' boasted the 4 Alpina sport features (anti-shock, anti-magnetic, water resistant, stainless-steel case), and a beautiful faceted golden 'Alpiner' adorned its dial.

And the full link to Wiki for 'Alpina Watches', for those interested;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpina_Watches

EDIT: I just noticed (i.e., I forgot to read!) that this Wikipedia page for Alpina has been cited as having been written like an 'advertisement' for the brand, so I suppose there is a bit of embellishment of the brand's accomplishments... If anyone want's to chime in with their thoughts on Alpina, please feel free to do so, love to hear, as I am still just learning, and it won't make me feel bad if you have some criticism, since I didn't pay anywhere near Omega prices for this little beauty.......well.... I mean, not too near Ω prices!

 

Finally on my wrist...

 

Not watch related. Well I did make the purchase with founds from a watch I sold. So maybe lol.

6Liter swapped 06 RCSB. A 4L80 trans and a trick performance kit

 

Man that is one fine looking wrist in that pic.

 

Arrived today.

 

Nice Flagship! Love the details on the back relief!

 

Very nice BM!

 

16753

 

I promised I wouldn't look at auctions, oh dear another promise broken. Nice 18k gold Bulova Astronaut from 1960's. Off for a service now and then look for a nice strap to suit it.

 

Thank you @Kringkily. Another beauty for the collection.......

 

My next project, a 1913 trench watch, running but in need of service.

 

This has quickly become one of my 2 or 3 favorites. I might pull a flip for one my watchmaker has - he's not selling it but I have a watch he wants and he'll do a trade. I love barter and love your watch!!!

 

Thanks Fritz!

I bought it for £190 a couple of years ago, there's a couple little gouges in the case back, the dial has gone funky in the way of 1970's black f300s, and until recently the date wasn't advancing, but I love it.

It's back from Electric Watches with a new SS date wheel and it's firmly back as my favourite.

Although the red strap makes it a little less inconspicuous than it was!

 

What do you think about this kind of case in zenith watch? It is not hmm... omega style?

 

Picked up a new beater and now all that's required is patience and trust in the postal system.
This model has the mechanical movement plus Tritium tubes.

 

Way back I had a Traser and loved it.
I need another tube watch. Thanks for
reminding me.

 

A big part of the attraction is the tubes, glad I reminded you. Helping others spend some cash is what it's all about