Alpina 274

Basic Information

NameAlpina 274
Alternative NameUnitas 32
Base CalibreUnitas 32
ManufacturerAlpina
Launch Year1925
Caliber FamilyDescription
273, 6525: open face, H= 5.3mm
273, 274: hunter, H= 5.3mm
277, 6521: open face, H= 4.15mm
277, 278: hunter, H= 4.15mm
suffix A: meaning not known

Related calibers
Alpina 273 hunter, Alpina 273 new, Alpina 273 open face, Alpina 273A hunter, Alpina 273A open face, Alpina 274, Alpina 277 hunter, Alpina 277 open face, Alpina 277A hunter, Alpina 277A open face, Alpina 278, Alpina 6521, Alpina 6525
Is COSC certifiedNo
Timegrapher
Beat rate
18,000 bph
Frequency
2.5 Hz

Reference: healthy amplitude ≈ 270–315° fully wound (>200° at 24 h); beat error ideally < 0.5 ms.

Technical Details

Lignes Dimensions18.5 ‴
Dimensions41.65 mm
Height5.3 mm
Further MeasuresMounting Diameter (Dm): 41.1mm
Winding Gear: 0.1mm
Stem height (T): 2.3mm
Mounting Height (F): 0.65mm
Power Reserve33 hours
Frequency18,000 vph
Jewels15

Complications and Specifications

ShapeRound
Complications
  • Sub Second
Regulator TypePinned Regulator (or Index Regulator)
Movement TypeManual
Escapement TypeSwiss Lever
Control TypeBalance Wheel
Winding TypeStem Winding (Crown)
Setting TypeStem Set (Crown Pull)

Additional Information

Hand Sizes2.00 x 1.15 / 0.26mm
Hand Count3
Country Of ManufactureSwitzerland
NotesRemarks: hunter calibre
attention: probably left handed ratchet-wheel screw
differences not known between hunter 273, 274
Other data: balance staff: U1161 stem: W1681 mainspring / battery: Zf3575, 2.10 x 16.5 x 0.20 x 490mm (catalogues) Zf3568, 2.10 x 16.0 x 0.20 x 460mm (measured) Mainspring: 2.100 x 16.000 x 0.195 x 500.000 mm
Signatureca. 1925: A, 273A - 330315 (Alpina 273A)

Compatible Parts

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Metadata

Created AtSep 15, 2023
Updated AtMay 26, 2026, 4:43:41 AM
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