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How an automatic watch works
Your wrist gives it energy. A spring saves it. A tiny balance sets the rhythm. Follow the journey inside an automatic watch, one pencil drawing at a time.
Alpina
Heritage Automatic
Ref. AL520SBG3SH6
Watch details and strap advice
- Case diameter
- 38 mm
- Case height
- 10.15 mm
- Case material
- Stainless Steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Water resistance
- 30 m
- Movement
- Automatic
- Caliber
- AL-520
- Dial
- Silver
The Alpina Heritage Automatic takes a 19 mm strap: measure between the lugs and that is the only number you need. We list 7 straps in that width. With a 38 mm case and 30 m of water resistance, a strap of medium thickness keeps the balance. Automatic movement. Most straps here come with quick-release spring bars, so the swap takes a minute and no tool.
Straps by lug width (19 mm) 7
All 7 19 mm strapsWidth is a starting point. Check the case and end fittings before choosing.
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Suede ContourLeather€29.90 -
Suede ContrastLeather€27.90 -
Sailcloth WeaveNylon€27.90 -
Suede RallyLeather€34.90 -
Classic EmbossedLeather€24.90 -
Heritage SuedeLeather€29.90 -
Textile Pin BuckleFabric€27.90
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