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Pignons Alpa 9d

The Alpa 9d is a 35mm SLR produced in Switzerland by Pignons SA. Built in small numbers and positioned as a premium, precision-engineered instrument when new, it appeals today mainly to collectors of Swiss mechanical cameras rather than general users.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Alpa 9d have spanned roughly £140 to £1,300, with a median around £500 — so what one sells for today depends heavily on cosmetic condition, completeness and whether the camera is working. A clean, functioning body will sit toward the upper end of that range, while incomplete or non-working examples have changed hands at saleroom level for under £200, and an exceptional result of £1,348 in 2020 shows how quickly the value climbs for the best examples.

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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.

Date Price Source
Jun 2025 £138 Flints Auctions
Apr 2025 £725 Flints Auctions
Apr 2025 £1,000 Flints Auctions
Jul 2023 £550 David Duggleby
Mar 2023 £500 Flints Auctions
Mar 2023 £200 Flints Auctions
Nov 2022 EUR 8,500 Leitz Auction
Nov 2022 £400 Flints Auctions
May 2020 £1,348 Flints Auctions
Apr 2019 £540 Flints Auctions
Apr 2018 £312 Flints Auctions
Oct 2017 £900 Flints Auctions
Sep 2004 £358 Christie's

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