or the Alpinists of Life Since 1883 ALPINA is a historic Swiss watch manufacturer, recognized as the pioneer of the modern sports watch. Founded in 1883, the brand set the standard for professional timekeeping in 1938 with the "Alpina 4" concept—demanding watches be anti-magnetic, anti-shock, water-resistant, and made of stainless steel. Today, ALPINA continues to craft reliable, robust, and accessible luxury watches (like the Alpiner, Startimer, and Seastrong collections) built for pilots, divers, and mountaineers, upholding the legacy of quality "Swiss Made" adventure.