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Alpina 575
Basic Information
| Name | Alpina 575 |
|---|---|
| Alternative Name | Universal Genève 259 |
| Base Calibre | Universal 259 |
| Manufacturer | Alpina |
| Launch Year | 1945 |
| Is COSC certified | No |
Technical Details
| Lignes Dimensions | 9.75 ‴ |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22 mm |
| Height | 3.75 mm |
| Further Measures | Mounting Diameter (Dm): 21.7mm Stem height (T): 1.6mm Mounting Height (F): 0.5mm |
| Power Reserve | 37 hours |
| Frequency | 18,000 vph |
| Jewels | 15 |
Complications and Specifications
| Shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Complications |
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| Regulator Type | Pinned Regulator (or Index Regulator) |
| Movement Type | Manual |
| Escapement Type | Swiss Lever |
| Control Type | Balance Wheel |
| Winding Type | Stem Winding (Crown) |
| Setting Type | Stem Set (Crown Pull) |
Additional Information
| Hand Sizes | 1.31 x 0.72 / 0.15mm |
|---|---|
| Hand Count | 3 |
| Country Of Manufacture | Switzerland |
| Notes | Remarks: ingenious: one simple part replaces setting-lever spring, yoke, and yoke spring differences not known between 575, 762 Gruen lists two balance staffs and two lever arbors for the equivalent Gruen 179. Maybe this lead to two Alpina calibres within the Alpina-Gruen Guild. The additional Gruen designation 179 on the earlier Alpina 762 makes more likely that it was finished by Gruen, while the later Alpina 575 was purchased directly from Universal. Movement registers and staff lists contain only the base calibre Universal 259, and this makes further investigations difficult. Other data: balance staff: U107 stem: W780 mainspring / battery: Zf761, 1.25 x 8.5 x 0.10 x 250mm |
| Signature | 1945: 1218344, Alpina 575, Swiss |
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Metadata
| Created At | Sep 15, 2023 |
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| Updated At | May 26, 2026, 4:43:42 AM |
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