Vintage 1940'S Alpina TreSor 30mm Watch

Vintage 1940'S Alpina TreSor 30mm Watch, 17 Jewel, Sweep Seconds

Alpina introduced its “TreSor” in 1938.  This design was made during the WWII era, conceived and used as a military watch. The “TreSor” was designed to withstand the harshest of conditions. “TreSor” by the way means ‘safe’, as in as secure and solid as a safe.  Alpina designated only their most rugged watches “TreSor”.

This all stainless steel watch has a Borgel patent case. The Borgel company produced a special type of case without a case back - instead the movement is fitted into a threaded carrier ring, which screws into the case. This affords much improved protection against the elements and especially against water getting into the case and damaging the movement.

A competitor in quality to Rolex of that era, this is the compact, desirable size of that time. A standout time piece.