Alpina 617

Basic Information

NameAlpina 617
Base CalibreVenus 60-II
ManufacturerAlpina
Launch Year1925
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 ‴
Dimensions19.7 mm
Height3.4 mm
Further MeasuresMounting Diameter (Dm): 19.4mm
Stem height (T): 1.7mm
Mounting Height (F): 0.5mm
Power Reserve34 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 Sizes1.20 x 0.60 / 0.12mm
Hand Count3
Country Of ManufactureSwitzerland
NotesRemarks: different bridge shapes (cf. Alpina 641)
bimetallic screw balance, just optionally cut
differences not known between 617, 669
Other data: balance staff: U42 stem: W160 mainspring / battery: Zf570, 1.15 x 7.5 x 0.09 x 220mm generations: 641 (Venus 60-I): - 617, 669 (Venus 60-II): setting-lever spring improved A list from Alpina claims the Venus 60-III as base for the Alpina 669, but until now no according sample was noticed.
Signatureca. 1925: Alpina, 669 (Alpina 669)

Compatible Parts

No parts linked yet for this caliber.

Metadata

Created AtSep 15, 2023
Updated AtApr 23, 2025, 11:30:51 PM
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