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Rare Vintage Alba Y749-5020 Men’s Digital Alarm Chronograph Sports Watch JDM 80s

■ STATUS: SOLD
THIS TIMEPIECE HAS FOUND A NEW HOME
LAST PRICE
$85.00
BRAND:
Alba
UNIT CONDITION:
Pre-owned - Good
► SELLER'S DESCRIPTION
Up for sale is a rare vintage Alba men’s digital alarm chronograph sports watch, reference Y749-5020, produced for the Japan Domestic Market (JDM) in the 1980s. Alba, a sub-brand of Seiko, was known for releasing bold and innovative sports watches during this era, and this model is a standout with its durable build and multifunction digital module. The watch is in full working condition, with all features and functions operating properly, including timekeeping, alarm, chronograph, and calendar functions. It is currently fitted on an aftermarket rubber/resin strap, but the original black stainless steel bracelet will also be included. Please note that the original bracelet shows heavy signs of wear from age. This set also comes complete with its original Alba box and certificate of authenticity, making it an excellent collectible package. Cosmetically, the watch is in very good physical condition with signs of use consistent with age. The photos provide the best description of its overall condition, so please review them carefully. Key Details: • Brand: Alba (by Seiko) • Model: Digital Sports Watch • Reference: Y749-5020 • Era: 1980s • Origin: Japan Domestic Market (JDM) • Movement: Digital Quartz (Module Y749) • Functions: Time, Alarm, Chronograph, Calendar • Strap: Aftermarket strap (currently fitted) + original black stainless steel bracelet (heavy wear) • Condition: Very good physical condition with signs of use; fully functional • Extras: Original Alba box and certificate of authenticity included This is a seldom-seen and highly collectible Alba digital sports model from the 1980s, especially rare to find complete with its box, certificate, and original bracelet. A great addition for collectors of vintage Alba or Seiko digital watches. 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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