Alpina 490A

Basic Information

NameAlpina 490A
ManufacturerAlpina
Launch Year1935
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 Dimensions8.75 ‴ x 12 ‴
Dimensions19.74 mm x 27.07 mm
Height3.8 mm
Further MeasuresMounting Diameter (Dm): 19.35 x 26.3mm
Power Reserve45 hours
Frequency18,000 vph
Jewels15

Complications and Specifications

ShapeSquare
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 Sizes1.50 x 0.70 / 0.20mm
Hand Count3
Country Of ManufactureSwitzerland
NotesRemarks: straight lever (ligne angulaire)
differences not known between 490, 490A
Other data: balance staff: U1704 stem: W2063 mainspring / battery: Zf873, 1.30 x 10.0 x 0.11 x 320mm swiss patent 158882: filed 11-21-1931, Straub & Co. Fabriques des Montres Alpina (CH) lever for secure fixing of the stem in the movement, as long as it is in the case shell (lever in Fig.3)
Signatureca. 1935: 224282, Alpina 490A - Pat.+158882 (under barrel bridge)

Compatible Parts

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Metadata

Created AtSep 15, 2023
Updated AtJan 28, 2024, 11:31:28 PM
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