An absolutely gorgeous limited edition specialty piece from Alpina. Only 257 examples made to honor Alpina's position as official timekeeper of the 57th 12 Hours Of Sebring Auto Race.
Barely any marks on the watch to show for limited use. Full kit with all boxes, papers, hangtag and official letter from Alpina. Purchased new in 2009.
It is a big watch at 48mm, but does not wear big like a Breitling Super Avenger. Excellent strap and deployment buckle wears very comfortable.
Asking $2200 OBRO. I will consider trades sideways or up. Please, only sport watches 40mm or larger.
From Alpina's website:
For this occasion, Swiss manufacturer of high quality sports watches Alpina, developed an exciting special limited edition: the Alpina Extreme ’12 Hours of Sebring’.
The watch capitalizes on the strong brand philosophy of Alpina, combined with the important requirements of the drivers in the race: highest level of accuracy, extremely high readability, shock resistance, sturdiness and reliability.
The timepiece, with a case diameter of 48mm, is made out of black steel and has a mat black dial – expressing the tarmac of the track – and features clear indexes with a bold red ‘12’, commemorating the twelve exhausting hours of the race. Inside a durable, fully hand made Swiss automatic movement keeps track of time and shows the date. This high tech ‘engine’, with its black signature Alpina oscillating weight is visible through the exhibition case back. Both front and reverse sides are equipped with sapphire crystals.
To honor the 57th race, the watch will be presented in an exclusive limited and numbered edition of only 257 pieces worldwide, giving it a high collector’s value, already before its introduction.
The partnership between Alpina and Sebring Raceway forms the perfect match between two important players in their respective fields.
More about Sebring
The 12 Hours of Sebring are America’s oldest and most prestigious sports car endurance race and are considered to be the most important race in the American Le Mans Series. Also, it is known as an excellent preparation for the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans, as the track's extremely bumpy surface, combined with south-central Florida's perennial hot weather, forms a true test for the reliability of the equipment.
Barely any marks on the watch to show for limited use. Full kit with all boxes, papers, hangtag and official letter from Alpina. Purchased new in 2009.
It is a big watch at 48mm, but does not wear big like a Breitling Super Avenger. Excellent strap and deployment buckle wears very comfortable.
Asking $2200 OBRO. I will consider trades sideways or up. Please, only sport watches 40mm or larger.
From Alpina's website:
For this occasion, Swiss manufacturer of high quality sports watches Alpina, developed an exciting special limited edition: the Alpina Extreme ’12 Hours of Sebring’.
The watch capitalizes on the strong brand philosophy of Alpina, combined with the important requirements of the drivers in the race: highest level of accuracy, extremely high readability, shock resistance, sturdiness and reliability.
The timepiece, with a case diameter of 48mm, is made out of black steel and has a mat black dial – expressing the tarmac of the track – and features clear indexes with a bold red ‘12’, commemorating the twelve exhausting hours of the race. Inside a durable, fully hand made Swiss automatic movement keeps track of time and shows the date. This high tech ‘engine’, with its black signature Alpina oscillating weight is visible through the exhibition case back. Both front and reverse sides are equipped with sapphire crystals.
To honor the 57th race, the watch will be presented in an exclusive limited and numbered edition of only 257 pieces worldwide, giving it a high collector’s value, already before its introduction.
The partnership between Alpina and Sebring Raceway forms the perfect match between two important players in their respective fields.
More about Sebring
The 12 Hours of Sebring are America’s oldest and most prestigious sports car endurance race and are considered to be the most important race in the American Le Mans Series. Also, it is known as an excellent preparation for the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans, as the track's extremely bumpy surface, combined with south-central Florida's perennial hot weather, forms a true test for the reliability of the equipment.