Alpha 1993 20J chronograph wrist watch, case model SP1957/1500-1401, impressive mechanical manual-wind nickel bridge movement with an unusual bridge layout, bold red ruby jewels and a bar-style damascene pattern, mint black metal dial with a matte finish, luminous markers, a white-marked 1/5 second outer register, three round registers, each with tight concentric circle engraving and white markings, are for tracking of the chronograph and seconds, silver steel baton style hands with pointed tips & luminous inserts and a red sweep second/chronograph hand, all the luminous elements are retaining and emitting light as expected.
Heavy stainless steel (SS) cushion shaped water-resistant case with a fixed raised bezel, finished with black enamel and a slightly domed glass crystal, a screw-down Alpha-marked recessed crown and polished chronograph function buttons, heavy faceted extended lugs and a tapered back bezel supporting a flat glass crystal, case is showing normal wear with some small scratches on the bezel and some spots of discoloration, measures approx. 41mm wide x 48mm lug to lug x 16mm thick (crystals included), lightly padded, heavily textured black leather strap band has some raised details near the case evoking the idea of of lizard or dragon-skin. A high quality modern mechanical movement chronograph in excellent overall condition!
- Age Description: 04New (recent production)
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Company:
Alpha
- Jewels: 0820J
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Setting/Movement Type:
manual-wind
- Movement Finish: nickel
- Movement Details: chronograph function, bridge layout, fancy plate layout
- Dial Material: metal
- Dial Color: black
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Dial Details:
luminous markers
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Hand Style:
baton - heavy, skeletonized - luminous, sweep chronograph hand, sweep second hand
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Case Style:
GB&B display case, cushion-shaped
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Case Material:
Metal - Stainless Steel, Enamel
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Case Details:
water resistant (WR), recessed crown, factory marked crown, model SP1957/1500-1401, fixed black bezel
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Case Width, without crown:
41mm (1.61 inches)
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Case Length, lug to lug:
48mm (1.89 inches)
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Case Thickness:
16mm (0.63 inches)
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Interior Lug Width:
20mm
(25/32")
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Band Size:
8in. to 8.99in.
(measurement range includes watch length & band)
- Band Material: leather strap
- Crystal Material: glass
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Condition:
Excellent
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Gender:
Gentlemen's
This watch is in good running condition, unless otherwise noted in the description. This means that on receipt, pending any item-specific running conditions noted in the description, you can expect the watch to be winding and setting properly and to run smoothly while keeping reasonable time. We consider "reasonable time" to meet these basic guidelines:
- Railroad Grade Watches will be keeping +/- 5 minutes per day
- Pocket and Wrist Watches with 15 or more jewels will be keeping +/- 10 minutes per day
- All key wind watches and watches with 14 or fewer jewels will be keeping +/- 15 minutes per day
The above guideline is the lowest standard in which we would ship out a watch, however in most cases, you will see much better timekeeping. Most of our watches have been in storage for many years, so if you plan on carrying/wearing them everyday, you should consider having them cleaned and oiled soon, and then once a year thereafter to keep them in top running condition. If the watches will be for occasional use or display, they should be cleaned and serviced every 3 to 5 years depending on use.
As of February 5th, 2026, we are not offering a cleaning and service option through PM Time Service. While we do hope to offer this again in the future, we are unfortunately unable to meet customer requests for watch servicing at this time. Please note that, unless otherwise mentioned within the "Full Description" tab, this watch is being sold in good running condition and is ready to wear or carry on arrival.
Unlike modern quartz watches, most vintage watches need daily winding in order to keep the watch functioning for timekeeping. Additionally, there are a number of different ways to set the time other than simply pulling the crown away from the watch body. We are happy to provide an overview of each of the different setting types on our
"How To Use" page, where we also provide information on proper winding techniques for each style and some suggestions for the proper long term care and storage of your watch.
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