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Rare Vintage Alba Field Gear V701-1Y90 Flip Top Men’s Sports Watch JDM 1990s

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BRAND:
Alba
UNIT CONDITION:
Pre-owned - Good
► SELLER'S DESCRIPTION
Up for sale is an ultra rare vintage Alba Field Gear men’s sports watch, model V701-1Y90, a unique Japan Domestic Market (JDM) release from the early 1990s. This multifunction adventure piece blends rugged outdoor practicality with Alba’s innovative design. This model features a flip-top case that reveals a built-in signal mirror, along with a convex lens and thermometer, making it a true survival-oriented tool watch. The watch is in full working condition, with all features operating properly. The thermometer appears to register temperature accurately, though it has not been thoroughly tested for precision. All components of the watch are 100% original, including the case, flip-top mechanism, dial, hands, and strap hardware. The green nylon strap is also original. The watch is in good overall condition with signs of use, consistent with age, but remains highly presentable. Key Details: • Brand: Alba (by Seiko) • Model: Field Gear • Reference: V701-1Y90 • Origin: JDM (Japan Domestic Market) • Era: Early 1990s • Case Features: Flip-top with convex lens and built-in signal mirror • Additional Function: Thermometer (appears accurate) • Water Resistance: 10 Bar (as marked) • Strap: Original nylon field strap in green • Condition: Good with signs of use; functions properly • All parts original – no replacements This is an extremely unusual and collectible watch, especially rare in complete and working order. A must-have for Alba, Seiko, and vintage outdoor tool watch collectors. 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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