The Titanium Field Guide

Alto ART 01

The Alto ART 01 is a current-production dress watch with a grade 5 titanium case, finished with hand-satin, bead-blasted, or dlc by edition. At 56 g it sits around the middle for dress watches in the guide. The caseback is open, so the movement is visible.

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Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Grade 5
Weight
56 g (head only)
Water resistance
50 m
Type
Dress
Case diameter
40.0 mm
Origin
France
Movement
Automatic micro-rotor
Caliber
Alto A01
Power reserve
48h
Complications
Time only
Colour
Black
Surface treatment
Hand-satin, bead-blasted, or DLC by edition
Finish technology
DLC
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
FKM rubber strap with folding clasp
Crystal
Sapphire (domed, bevelled)
Display back
Yes
Dial
First Edition (matte black lacquered), Monochrome Black (DLC case, LE 30), Monochrome Grey (LE 30) (the First Edition's black lacquered dial is brass, seven-element construction; the DLC/bead-blast Monochrome editions are not stated the same way)
Dial colours
Black Grey
Availability
Offered
Status
Current (limited editions of 30 per colorway)
Not published
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case material of the Alto ART 01?

The Alto ART 01 has a grade 5 titanium case. This is confirmed against the maker spec.

What size is the Alto ART 01?

It is 40.0 mm in diameter, and water resistant to 50 m.

How much does the Alto ART 01 weigh?

About 56 g (head).

How much does the Alto ART 01 cost, and is it available?

It is current-production; the guide does not list a price for it.

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