- New arrival
- Manual Winding movement
- 34.5 mm case
Alpina · Brand New · Authorized Retailer
Alpina Heritage Tropic-Proof Handwinding - AL-480B2H6
Regular price
$1,995.00
About this timepiece
Compact, characterful and steeped in history, the Alpina Heritage Tropic-Proof Handwinding (ref. AL-480B2H6) is a faithful re-release of Alpina's 1965 Tropic-Proof. Its glossy black dial is ringed with silver-tone indexes and a minute track dotted with beige Luminova, matched by hand-polished silver-tone hands that are also filled with beige Luminova. A small seconds display and a date round out a dial with plenty of classic tool-watch charm.
The 34mm three-part case is brushed and polished stainless steel, just 8.7mm thick, with an anti-reflective sapphire crystal on top and a threaded solid case back engraved with Alpina's Heritage pattern. Inside is the Swiss-made AL-480 hand-wound caliber, so winding the crown becomes a small hands-on ritual that connects you to your watch, and a beige Alcantara strap with a pin buckle finishes off this Swiss mechanical watch with a relaxed, vintage feel.
Features
- Swiss AL-480 Hand-Wound Movement – Hours, minutes, small seconds and date.
- Glossy Black Dial – Silver-tone indexes and minute track with beige Luminova dots.
- Compact 34mm Steel Case – Three-part, brushed and polished, only 8.7mm thick.
- Engraved Threaded Case Back – Solid case back decorated with Alpina's Heritage pattern.
- Beige Alcantara Strap – Fastened with a pin buckle.
Specifications
- Reference: AL-480B2H6
- Collection: Heritage
- Model: Tropic-Proof
- Movement: Alpina AL-480, Swiss hand-winding
- Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date
- Case: Three-part case, brushed and polished
- Case Material: Stainless steel
- Case Diameter: 34.5 mm
- Case Thickness: 8.7 mm
- Lug Width: 17 mm
- Case Back: Threaded, solid, engraved with Heritage pattern
- Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire
- Dial: Glossy black
- Indexes & Minute Track: Silver-tone, with beige Luminova dots
- Hands: Hand-polished silver-tone, with beige Luminova
- Water Resistance: Splash resistant
- Strap: Beige Alcantara
- Clasp: Pin buckle
- Country of Origin: Switzerland
Timepiece History
Alpina's story began in 1883, when alpinist Gottlieb Hauser founded a watchmaking cooperative in Winterthur, Switzerland, with fellow mountaineers, aiming to build robust watches for harsh mountain terrain. In 1938, Alpina introduced the Alpina 4, marketed on four qualities: waterproof, shockproof, anti-magnetic and rustproof. After a period of near inactivity from the early 1980s, Alpina was revived in the early 2000s by Aletta and Peter Stas, the founders of Frederique Constant, and it joined the Citizen Group in 2016.
The original Alpina Tropic-Proof is dated to 1965, although Alpina has noted that the exact year can't be confirmed. It was conceived as an all-purpose travel watch at a time when transatlantic air travel was becoming more accessible, with a case designed by François Borgel and Alpina's in-house hand-wound 598R movement, a caliber that dates to the 1950s and remained in use for decades.
Alpina reissued the Tropic-Proof in 2025, keeping details from the original such as the 1965 typeface on the case back, hand-polished dauphine hands and the double markers at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock.
Available by Inquiry
This timepiece is purchased through our team rather than online checkout. Reach out and we'll confirm availability, answer your questions, and arrange in-store pickup or fully insured delivery.
Call 661-861-8414Prefer to see it in person? Visit our Bakersfield store
Payment options
Pay over time with Shop Pay, PayPal, or lease-to-own.
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Lease-to-own · Acima or Progressive No credit needed* · 90-day purchase option
Lease-to-own is not a loan or credit, so there's no APR. Your payment amount and schedule are set in your lease agreement and depend on your state and pay schedule. The lowest-cost way to own is the 90-day purchase option.
Acima Leasing
- Approvals up to $5,000
- 90-day early purchase option (3 months in CA)
- Own in 12, 18 or 24 months
- Payments set around your payday
Progressive Leasing
- No credit needed*
- 90-day purchase option (3 months in CA)
- 12 months to ownership
- Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly payments
Interested in leasing this piece? Call us at 661-861-8414 or visit our Bakersfield store.
Estimates & disclosures
Estimates are based on the item price shown, before tax, shipping and any personalization charges, and use the same estimated rates each provider shows in its own payment estimates. Your actual plan, rate and payments are set by the provider when you apply. All options are subject to an eligibility check and approval.
Shop Pay Installments: Rates from 0–36% APR. Payment options through Shop Pay Installments are subject to an eligibility check and are provided by these lending partners: affirm.com/lenders. Options depend on your purchase amount, and a down payment may be required. State notices to consumers: affirm.com/licenses.
PayPal Pay Later: Pay in 4 is interest-free and available for eligible purchases of $30–$1,500. Pay Monthly is an interest-bearing installment loan issued by WebBank for eligible purchases of $49–$10,000, with terms of 3 to 24 months depending on purchase amount and a fixed APR of 0%–35.99% based on creditworthiness. Subject to consumer credit approval. Pay Monthly is currently not available to residents of AK, CT, HI or WA. Pay in 4 is currently not available to residents of MO. See PayPal terms.
*No credit needed: lease providers may obtain information from consumer reporting agencies. Not all applicants are approved.
Acima: The advertised transaction is a rental-purchase agreement (rent-to-own agreement, consumer rental-purchase agreement or a lease/lease-purchase agreement, depending on your state) with Acima. Ownership is optional. You will not own the merchandise until the total amount necessary to acquire ownership is paid in full or you exercise your early purchase option. Acquiring ownership by leasing costs more than the retailer's cash price. "Approvals up to $5,000" refers to the maximum amount Acima will spend to acquire goods from a retailer for lease to you. Not available in MN, NJ, WI or WY.
Progressive Leasing: The advertised service is lease-to-own or a rental- or lease-purchase agreement provided by Prog Leasing, LLC, or its affiliates. Acquiring ownership by leasing costs more than the retailer's cash price. No credit needed: Progressive Leasing obtains information from credit bureaus. Not all applicants are approved. Standard agreement offers 12 months to ownership. 90-day purchase options cost more than the retailer's cash price (except 3-month option in CA). Not available in MN, NJ, VT, WI or WY.
Care Instructions
Daily Care
• Wipe the case and bracelet with a soft microfiber cloth after wear to remove oils, dust, and fingerprints.
Cleaning
• Use a soft cloth lightly dampened with water and mild soap for occasional cleaning.
• Dry the watch thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.
What to Avoid
• Avoid bleach, chlorine, harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, and household cleaning products.
• Do not use polishing compounds unless specifically recommended by the watch manufacturer.
Stainless Steel and Titanium
• Light surface marks may develop over time with normal wear.
• Titanium can show cosmetic marks differently than stainless steel because of its lighter weight and surface characteristics.
Water Resistance
• Always follow the water resistance rating listed by the manufacturer for your specific watch.
• Water resistance is not permanent and can decrease over time as seals and gaskets age.
• Make sure the crown is fully pushed in or screwed down before water exposure.
• Do not operate the crown, pushers, or other controls while the watch is underwater unless the manufacturer specifically states that it is safe to do so.
• Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and very hot showers, as heat and rapid temperature changes can affect the watch seals.
• Have the water resistance checked periodically, especially after battery replacement, case opening, or service.
Storage
• Store your watch in a clean, dry place when not in use.
• Keep it separated from other jewelry or watches to help prevent scratches.
Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee
Every qualifying piece of jewelry and every watch purchased from Elizalde Jewelers is guaranteed to be authentic and accurately represented at the time of sale.
• Authentic Watches: Every watch we sell is guaranteed to be genuine and sourced through authorized brand channels.
• Authorized Retailer: Elizalde Jewelers is an authorized retailer for every watch brand we carry. Your timepiece is genuine and includes the applicable manufacturer warranty.
• Brand New in Box: Unless a product is specifically identified as a display model or otherwise noted, every watch is sold brand new with its original manufacturer packaging, documentation, and included accessories.
• Quality Inspected: Our watches are periodically inspected while in our inventory and checked again as part of the fulfillment process at the time of sale. We inspect for visible defects and basic functionality before the watch is prepared for its new owner.
• Manufacturer Documentation: Watches include the original warranty materials and documentation supplied by the manufacturer, when applicable.
• Lifetime Coverage: Our authenticity guarantee does not expire for the original purchaser.
• Verification: If you ever have a concern regarding the authenticity of an eligible item, contact Elizalde Jewelers with your original proof of purchase so our team can inspect and verify the piece.
This guarantee covers authenticity and material representation only. It does not cover normal wear, breakage, accidental damage, loss, theft, stone loss, repairs, alterations, or damage caused by improper care. Manufacturer watch warranties remain subject to the individual terms and conditions established by each brand.
Pickup & Delivery
Once our team has confirmed your timepiece with you, choose how you'd like to receive it.
• In-Store Pickup: Collect your watch at our Bakersfield store.
• Insured Delivery: Every order is insured while in transit to the delivery address. Delivery is available within the United States.
• Signature Required: Orders valued above $500 require a signature upon delivery.
• Tracking: Tracking information is provided by email once the order has been prepared for shipment.
• Returns & Exchanges: Eligible returns must be requested within 7 calendar days of the delivery date and are subject to our return policy, including a 10% restocking fee.
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