Alpina - Lépine (Open-Face) - 0.900 Silver - 1900-1949

Alpina Swiss Pocket Watch – c. 1920s–1930s – Lépine – 0.900 Silver
Comes with Display Stand.

Founded in 1883, Alpina began as a union of Swiss watchmakers dedicated to producing precise, reliable timepieces. Rather than focusing on luxury alone, Alpina built its reputation on durability, legibility, and mechanical quality — making their watches trusted companions for professionals, travelers, and sportsmen. By the early 20th century, Alpina was known across Europe for robust, well-crafted watches designed to perform in real life, not just in display cases. This heritage of practical Swiss craftsmanship is what gives vintage Alpina timepieces their lasting charm and collectibility today.

This elegant Alpina Swiss pocket watch is a genuine mechanical timekeeper from the golden age of Swiss watchmaking. The watch is housed in a beautifully preserved solid 0.900 silver case, showcasing traditional decorative metalwork typical of quality European pocket watches of the era.

The exterior case features a finely executed engine-turned striped engraving, creating a subtle play of light across the silver surface. A shaped monogram cartouche is integrated into the back cover, intended for a personal engraving — a charming period detail that reflects how these watches were often given as gifts or heirlooms.

The bezel and bow display delicate ornamental engraving, adding refinement without overpowering the clean overall design. Together, these details give the watch a distinguished and elegant presence.

Built in the classic Lépine (open-face) configuration, the crown sits at 12 o’clock with small seconds at 6 — the most traditional and respected pocket-watch architecture.

The dial presents a warm champagne tone with stylized Arabic numerals and a finely textured center. Its balanced layout and elegant hands offer excellent legibility and timeless vintage appeal.

Inside beats a Swiss hand-wound mechanical movement with ruby jewels and gilt-finished plates, representative of Alpina’s dependable early 20th-century production. The movement shows honest craftsmanship and traditional Swiss construction.

Condition: Original antique condition, showing honest age-related wear. Overall a well-kept and runs very well, collectible antique pocket watch.

Details
Brand: Alpina
Origin: Switzerland
Approx. Year: 1920s–1930s
Movement: Mechanical, hand-wound
Architecture: Lépine (open-face)
Jewels: Jewelled Swiss lever movement
Dial: Champagne tone, Arabic numerals, textured center
Sub-seconds: Small seconds at 6 o’clock
Case Material: Solid 0.900 silver
Case Decoration: Engine-turned striped engraving, engraved bezel and bow, monogram cartouche
Crown Position: 12 o’clock
Case Diameter: 49 mm
Style: Classic dress / everyday pocket watch

Owning an Alpina from this era means owning a piece of authentic Swiss horological history — from a time when watches were made to serve for generations.
A beautiful and authentic vintage watch that tells not only time, but a story — perfect for collectors who appreciate history.
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