A Race Against Time | Alpina x Route du Rhum 2026 – Episode 1

Two challenges. One race against time. As the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe 2026 approaches, French skipper Éric Péron prepares himself and his boat for one of offshore sailing’s most demanding challenges. At the same time, in Geneva, Alpina’s teams are working against the clock to create two timepieces dedicated to the legendary transatlantic race. In this first episode, discover the parallel journeys behind a shared ambition: being ready when the time comes. From Éric’s preparations in Brest to the work of Alpina’s watchmakers, precision, resilience and time connect two worlds driven by the same pursuit of performance. As Official Timekeeper of the 13th Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe, Alpina will time the solo transatlantic race from Saint-Malo to Pointe-à-Pitre and supports Éric Péron on his journey. The adventure also gives rise to two limited editions: the Seastrong Diver Extreme Automatic “Route du Rhum”, limited to 313 pieces, and the Alpiner Extreme Solarmetre “Route du Rhum”, limited to 513 pieces. The countdown has begun. Discover more at alpinawatches.com #AlpinaWatches #RouteDuRhum #EricPeron #Seastrong #AlpinerExtreme #Solarmetre