Pignons Alpa 9d (black)
The Alpa 9d is a 35mm SLR made in Switzerland by Pignons SA, part of the Alpa 9-series line produced from the 1960s into the early 1970s. The black-finish variant was a low-volume professional body positioned at the top end of the Swiss SLR market when new.
At UK auction, hammer prices for the Alpa 9d in black finish have ranged from £1,200 to £1,500 based on the limited record available, giving a median around £1,350 — figures that reflect wholesale saleroom results rather than dealer retail. As of 2026, what a black Alpa 9d is worth remains heavily dependent on cosmetic condition, matching serials and whether a period Kern or Schneider lens is included, with clean black bodies commanding a premium over the more common chrome finish.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: November 2022
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| Nov 2022 | USD 700 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | |
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Auction: November 2022 Results (Lot 64) Title: Alpa Model 9d in black finish
Description:
Alpa Model 9d in black finish |
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| Nov 2020 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 37 (Lot AI_37_38839) Title: Alpa 9d black paint
Description:
Rare black paint version in very good condition and working order, with clean Schneider ALPA-Curtagon 2.8/35mm no.11716594 (front cap and hood), with ever-ready case and maker's box Estimate: EUR 2,400 - EUR 2,800 |
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| May 2009 | EUR 1,500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_18990) Title: Alpa 9d black paint
Description:
rare black paint 9d with black leather (total production 665 units only), black top housing, Kern Switar 1.8/50mm no.399680, in good working order Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 1,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Alpa 9d in black worth today?
Based on UK auction records, a black Alpa 9d sells for roughly £1,200 to £1,500 at hammer, with value driven by original paint condition and completeness.
Why does the black Alpa 9d price more than the chrome version?
Black-finish 9d bodies were produced in much smaller numbers than chrome, so collectors pay a premium when an original, unrepainted example comes up for sale.
How much does an Alpa 9d sell for at auction?
The two recorded UK hammer results sit at £1,200 and £1,500, so a mid-condition black 9d can be expected to trade around the £1,300–£1,400 mark.