The new Alpiner 4 GMT “Business Timer” features an extremely easy-to-use GMT caliber. In fact, the Alpina AL-550 “Jumping Hour” GMT movement allows to set local time by independently moving the hour hand from hour to hour, while the 24H hand always displays home time. This particular GMT system is the most intuitive one to read local and home time. For business purposes, on this new model the 24H scale has been decorated with a distinctive red and blue “Pepsi” color scheme that indicates business-opening hours. When travelling abroad the 24H hand and the corresponding position on the 24H scale allows reading at glance if at home it is operating hours.
Both models, of course, feature the 4 Alpina sports properties known as: anti-magnetism, anti-shock, water-resistant and stainless. Concerning anti-magnetism, the watches are certified according to the ISO 764 norm, which specifies that a watch must resist exposition to a direct current magnetic field of 4 800 A/m without any impact on its accuracy. Regarding the anti-shock properties both watches certified to the ISO 1413 standard.
The Alpiner 4 GMT « Business Timer » is available with either a black dial and a black genuine leather strap or a silver sunray dial and a brown genuine leather strap.
