Alpina Seastrong CALANDA Limited Edition of 300 pieces. Diver 300m - 1000ft Automatic Mens Recycled Stainless Steel Watch AL-525BBG4VR6 featuring the Alpina AL-525 Automatic Caliber with 26 Jewels, approximately 38 Hour Power Reserve with 28000 alt/h. Made in Switzerland. Alpina have only created 300 of these timepieces globally. Only 3 are available in Australia / NZ.

With a firm commitment to Sustainable manufacturing, the Alpina Seastrong CALANDA AL-525BBG4VR6 case is made with Recycled Stainless steel as a 2 part case with a 60 minute unidirectional bezel with luminous markers. The Black & Grey recycled PET strap finish off this timepiece perfectly.

Made from Thyssen Krupp’s ultra-high-grade recycled puresteel, which is certified 100% recycled, the stainless steel used in this model boasts one of the highest levels of quality available on the market and is primarily sourced from the maritime shipping industry. The raw material collection is manufactured in controlled conditions with respect to traceability in the use of alloy elements sourced in non-conflict zones and use of CO2 neutral ovens marking of the puresteel recycled stainless-steel with a digital fingerprint.

A single name, A single number: Calanda, 1. ‘Calanda’ after the eponymous cargo ship built in 1913, which flew under Switzerland’s flag from 9 April 1941. ‘1’ in a nod to the Calanda having been the very first ship to be recorded on the Swiss boat register, assigned Basel as its home and registration port. This was a powerful symbol for a neutral country, which had decided to equip itself with a fleet to ensure supplies could reach it by sea in light of the German and Italian troops encroaching on Greece. After many services given, the ship finally retired and was dismantled in Hong Kong in 1953.

The Alpina AL-525BBG4VR6 features a 42m dial with a thickness of 12.66mm. The glass is scratch resistant convex Sapphire Crystal. The case back is engraved Recycled Stainess steel and the crown is a screw lock type. The matte black dial features beige seconds markers with the hands being hand polished silver tone stainless steel with matching luminous treatment. 

What we like: One for the collectors, this is a true collectors timepiece. The sustainable manufacturing techniques along with the history of the CALANDA just add to the appeal. The looks and the the finish on this watch are second to none.

Ships in 1-3 Business Days from Sydney with DHL Express. Sydney customers can pick up on the same day from our Alexandria showroom an hour after placing the order by choosing Click & Collect as the delivery option. 

2 year Australian warranty from Alpina. StarBuy are Authorised online stockists of Alpina Swiss Watches. All Alpina Watches are shipped with a manufacturers warranty and in Alpina official packaging.