Pignons Alpa Reflex II 'De Luxe'
The Alpa Reflex II 'De Luxe' is a Swiss 35mm single-lens reflex camera made by Pignons SA of Ballaigues. Built in small numbers in the late 1940s, it sat at the upper end of the early Alpa Reflex line and was positioned as a precision instrument for advanced amateurs and professionals.
Public UK hammer data for the 'De Luxe' variant is extremely thin: the only recorded saleroom result we hold is £4,000 from December 2010, so a meaningful current price band cannot be drawn today. As of 2026 the model is best treated as a rare collector item whose value at auction depends heavily on completeness, originality and the lens fitted, with individual examples capable of selling for well into four figures when they surface.
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: December 2010
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Dec 2010 | EUR 4,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 18 (Lot AI_18_12179) Title: Alpa Reflex Mod.2 "De Luxe"
Description:
extremely rare original de Luxe version with lizard skin covering, one of 7 cameras produced, with matching Rodenstock 3.5/35mm lens no.0068 (the lens war only produced for this camera), in good working order Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Alpa Reflex II 'De Luxe' worth today?
The only UK auction hammer result we have on file is £4,000 from 2010, so the camera's worth is best described as a rare four-figure collector value rather than a settled market price.
How much does an Alpa Reflex II 'De Luxe' sell for at auction?
With just one recorded hammer sale in our data, there is no reliable current range; that single example sells for £4,000 at UK auction, and comparable condition pieces would be judged against it.
Why is the price so high for such an old camera?
Pignons built the Alpa Reflex series in very small numbers in Switzerland, and the 'De Luxe' designation marks an upper-tier variant, which keeps collector demand strong relative to supply.