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Alpina Seastrong YachTimer Regatta Countdown Limited Edition Watch

Partially verified

The Alpina Seastrong YachTimer Regatta Countdown limited edition wristwatch features a stainless steel case measuring 44 mm in diameter excluding the crown. According to the auction listing, the preowned watch houses an automatic movement in running order. The black and grey dial incorporates orange accents, white luminescent hands, an orange central timing hand, and countdown aperture indicators. It is fitted with an uncut black rubber strap secured by an Alpina deployment buckle.

Alpina Seastrong YachTimer Regatta Countdown wristwatch, front view
Alpina Seastrong YachTimer Regatta Countdown wristwatch, front view — Hampton Estate Auction. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bidsquare.com
Category
Wristwatch · Regatta countdown wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Alpina
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
138
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Bezel Construction

The catalog records a stainless steel case measuring 44 mm in diameter excluding the crown. Visual observation indicates a fluted crown with guards on the right case flank, alongside a black outer rotating bezel marked with degrees from 20 to 340.

The case is mounted to an uncut black rubber strap fitted with an Alpina deployment buckle. The description notes that the band has not been cut.

Evidence for this section
  • “METAL: stainless steel.”
  • “MEASUREMENTS: case - 44mm excl crown.”
  • “Fluted crown with guards on the right case flank”
  • “Black outer rotating bezel marked with degrees from 20 to 340”
  • “Rubber band with deployment Alpina buckle.”
  • “Band is not cut.”
  • “Uncut black rubber strap mounted to stainless steel case lugs”

Dial and Countdown Indicators

The listing describes a black and grey dial accented with orange detailing. In the photograph, the dial is labeled 'Alpina GENEVE' and 'AUTOMATIC', accompanied by depth rating text.

Visible dial components include an orange-tipped or solid orange central hand and countdown aperture displays showing numbers in white and orange.

Evidence for this section
  • “Black/grey dial with orange accents.”
  • “Dial labeled 'Alpina GENEVE' and 'AUTOMATIC' with depth rating text”
  • “Orange-tipped or solid orange central hand with countdown aperture displaying numbers in white and orange”

Movement and Condition Notes

The auction description lists the movement as automatic and reported it in running order, with the overall condition graded as preowned. Stated retail value is noted as $1995.

The seller's general catalog terms specify that watches are guaranteed in running order at the time of listing only, and features functionality was not tested. Specific movement caliber references and limited-edition numbering are not recorded in this source.

Evidence for this section
  • “MOVEMENT: automatic, running order.”
  • “Condition Preowned.”
  • “Retail $1995.”
  • “Watches are guaranteed to be in running order, if described as such, at the time of listing only.”
  • “Watches have not been tested for features functionality, unless otherwise stated in description.”

Open research questions

  • What specific caliber is installed in this watch?
  • What is the limited edition number recorded on the case back?
  • Do the regatta countdown complication and pushers function properly?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Alpina Seastrong YachTimer Regatta Countdown Limited Edition Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case materialStainless steel“METAL: stainless steel.”
Case diameter44mm excluding crown“MEASUREMENTS: case - 44mm excl crown.”
BandRubber band with deployment Alpina buckle“Rubber band with deployment Alpina buckle.”
DialBlack/grey dial with orange accents“Black/grey dial with orange accents.”
Band conditionBand is not cut“Band is not cut.”
MovementAutomatic, running order“MOVEMENT: automatic, running order.”
Stated retail price$1,995“Retail $1995.”
Seller-stated conditionPreowned“Condition Preowned.”

Visible details

  • Black outer rotating bezel marked with degrees from 20 to 340
  • Dial labeled 'Alpina GENEVE' and 'AUTOMATIC' with depth rating text
  • Orange-tipped or solid orange central hand with countdown aperture displaying numbers in white and orange
  • Uncut black rubber strap mounted to stainless steel case lugs
  • Fluted crown with guards on the right case flank

Research qualifications

  • The auction house explicitly notes that watches are guaranteed in running order at the time of listing only and complication features were not tested
  • Limited edition numbering and specific caliber are not detailed in the description or visible from the single frontal image

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Alpina Seastrong YachTimer Regatta Countdown Limited Edition Watch sold at auction on 7th June | Bidsquare

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 32f89aaaf1

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