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NOS Vintage Alba Reiji Matsumoto Astro Voice Talking Watch Y825-4010 JDM 1980s

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BRAND:
Alba
UNIT CONDITION:
New without box or papers
► SELLER'S DESCRIPTION
Up for sale is an ultra rare vintage Seiko Alba Astro Voice talking watch, model Y825-4010, designed by legendary manga artist Reiji Matsumoto and produced exclusively for the Japan Domestic Market (JDM) during the 1980s. This highly unique and futuristic creation embodies the imaginative spirit of Matsumoto’s designs and represents one of the most unconventional electronic timepieces ever made by Seiko’s Alba division. Unlike typical digital or analog watches, the Astro Voice features no visual display — it communicates entirely through sound. When buttons are pressed, the watch responds audibly with clear, spoken time announcements. The voice playback is crisp and of good volume, making it a remarkable example of 1980s Japanese innovation and novelty watchmaking. This particular example is new old stock (NOS) and remains in mint physical condition, complete with its original hangtag and factory strap. All features and functions operate properly, and the sound system works as intended. Every part of the watch is 100% original, including the casing, buttons, and strap. This is an extraordinarily rare collector’s piece, almost never seen on the market — especially in such pristine, unused condition. It’s a must-have for serious Seiko, Alba, or Japanese pop-culture watch collectors. Key Details: • Brand: Seiko (Alba Division) • Model: Astro Voice • Reference: Y825-4010 (TNO30E) • Designer: Reiji Matsumoto • Era: 1980s • Market: Japan Domestic Market (JDM) • Features: Talking Voice Time Function (no display) • Case Material: Plastic/Stainless Steel Back • Strap: Original factory nylon strap with hangtag • Country of Manufacture: Japan • Condition: NOS / Mint physical condition • Functionality: Full working order – all sound functions working properly A true time capsule from Japan’s golden age of experimental watch design. Ships carefully. Feel free to message me with any questions.

► ARCHIVE FILE: ALBA — BRAND HISTORY

Alba is Seiko's other answer to the 1970s upheaval it had itself created. Seiko launched the brand in 1979 as a youth-oriented value line, a name taken from the word for dawn, slotted beneath Seiko proper just as Pulsar, acquired in 1978, served the same role in export markets. Alba watches were designed and built within the Seiko group, using its quartz calibers and factories, but were sold almost exclusively in Japan and Southeast Asia, which is why most of the world has never seen one in a shop window.

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