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Alpina Startimer Pilot Collection
Geneva – May 31st, 2011
To celebrate the first deliveries of the new Alpina Startimer Pilot Collection, Alpina organized
Thursday May 26 th an exciting event in collaboration with Cessna Aircraft and PrivatAir.
A group of 32 journalists and VIP Customers were flown around the Alps in chartered Cessna
Private Jets, including the Cessna Citation Mustang. The event was organized impeccably by
PrivatAir. “We are very happy with our collaboration with Cessna Aircraft and PrivatAir”, said
Peter Stas, CEO of Alpina Watch International SA.
After a joint presentation of Alpina Genève, PrivatAir and Cessna – which took place at the
PrivatAir Office on Geneva International Airport – during which journalists were able to
rediscover the Alpina Startimer collection and to understand the motivations of this great
collaboration, the members of the press have been invited to board in Cessna Citation
Mustang & CESSNA Citation Excel private jets, for a memorable flight from Geneva to
Chambéry airport (France), by making an incredible tour over the Alps at very low altitude.
The summits of the Mont Blanc and Matterhorn were at an almost touching distance.
Guests enjoyed the impressive views of the Alps in awe.
AL-710B4S6 - Manufacture
AL-950B4S6 – Regulator
During a delicate lunch above the ‘Lac du Bourget’ in
Chambery, the Alpina Startimer Pilot timepieces were
shown and discussed in-depth. Peter Stas, CEO of
Alpina Watch International SA, proudly showed his AL-
710 Manufacture Startimer Pilot, build with an inhouse
developed and produced automatic caliber that
features minute and hour indication as well as offcenter
date hand.
The iconic Manufacture Startimer Pilot Regulator
combines historic pilot watch design features with a
modern day regulator lay out.

AL-860B4S6B – Chronograph
Last but not least, a well-balanced and powerfully
designed automatic chronograph version (cal. AL-860)
is part of this new range. This chronograph is based on
a SW500 base caliber that is being modified to a Bi-
Compax on CNC machines at the Alpina Manufacture
in Plan-les-Ouates, Genève.
Alpina Startimer Pilot timepieces are limited at 8’888 pieces and are presented in a
dedicated, luxurious packaging, alongside a Cessna Citation Mustang scale model in PrivatAir
livery.
About Alpina
Alpina is an independent family owned watch manufacturer based in Plan-les-Ouates,
Geneva. Founded in 1883, Alpina celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2008 and is developing
into a cool Sports & Lifestyle brand with its new, contemporary-design collections. The
company is involved in all stages of Watch Production, from initial design to final assembly
and quality control. Each watch is assembled by hand and extensively controlled with latest
equipment to ensure maximum quality. The company innovates to offer creativity and
exceptional value. Its factory in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva is ultra modern and offers the best
environment for its watchmakers. Production will reach 10’000 timepieces in 2011.

More about Cessna Aviation
This renowned airplane manufacturing company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas is a
subsidiary of the US conglomerate Textron, a $10.5 billion company operating in 25
countries. Since its creation in 1927 Cessna’s strong devotion to high quality workmanship,
precision and creativity and its passion for the aircraft industry, have led it to be an industry
leader. Cessna is now the leading manufacturer and inspired designer of innovative, light and
midsize business jets, utility turboprops and single engine aircraft.
The Cessna Citation Mustang is an entirely new kind of business jet. One that’s designed –
and priced – to bring the dream of jet ownership comfortably within reach of a whole new
class of upwardly eager operators. Ample cabin-class seating, true jet speed and a good halfcontinent
range. Extraordinarily high levels of performance and assurance are now available
in a jet aircraft costing millions less.
More about PrivatAir
PrivatAir is a leading international aviation group with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland
and operating bases in Zurich, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich, Amsterdam and Bahrain.
Services include Private Charter for VIPs and executives, Aircraft Sales & Management,
Private Airline Services, Ground Services and Training.
The company’s wide range of clients includes celebrities from the arts, sports and
entertainment industries, successful business people, royalty and public officials, as well as
private aircraft owners. PrivatAir aims to take the best practices of the commercial airline
industry and to add the flexibility of business aviation, as well as its exceptional standards of
service.
For more information, please feel free to contact Mrs Yasmina Pedrini: pedrini@alpina-watches.com
Alpina Watch International S.A.
8 Chemin de la Galaise
Plan-les-Ouates
CH-1228 Genève
Switzerland
Tél. : +41.22.860-8740
Fax : +41.22.860-0464
www.alpina-watches.com