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Rare Vintage Alba LCD Quartz Y401-5050 Men’s Digital Sports Watch JDM 1980s

■ STATUS: SOLD
THIS TIMEPIECE HAS FOUND A NEW HOME
LAST PRICE
$8.50
BRAND:
Alba
MODEL:
Seiko Alba
MOVEMENT:
Quartz
UNIT CONDITION:
For parts or not working
YEAR:
1980-1989
CASE MATERIAL:
Stainless Steel
BAND MATERIAL:
Stainless Steel
► SELLER'S DESCRIPTION
Up for sale is a rare vintage Alba LCD Quartz men’s digital sports watch, reference Y401-5050, produced for the Japan Domestic Market (JDM) in the 1980s. This model features a clean and classic early digital layout, representing Alba’s connection to Seiko-era quartz innovation. The watch is being sold for parts and repair. The pushers do not seem to engage the module; however, the module itself appears to be running and holding time. The exact issue is unknown, and it is unknown whether the watch can be repaired or fully restored. No guarantees are made regarding functionality. All parts of the watch are original. The watch shows signs of use and age. The photos best describe its physical condition and should be reviewed carefully. Key Details: • Brand: Alba • Model: Y401-5050 • Era: 1980s • Market: Japan Domestic Market (JDM) • Movement: LCD quartz • Condition: Module running but pushers not functioning; sold for parts or repair • Testing Status: Untested beyond timekeeping; issues unknown • Originality: All parts original • Physical Condition: Signs of use and age present A great opportunity to acquire a vintage Alba digital as a project piece, donor watch, or addition to a retro digital collection. Ships carefully. Feel free to message me with any questions.

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Bezel Color:Silver
With Papers:No
Reference Number:Y401-5050
Vintage:Yes
Band/Strap:Bracelet
Case Color:Silver
Department:Men
Type:Wristwatch
Band Color:Silver
Style:Casual, Sport
With Original Box/Packaging:No
Features:Day/Date
Country of Origin:Japan
Display:Digital

► ARCHIVE FILE: ALBA — BRAND HISTORY

Alba is Seiko at its most playful: a youth-focused, largely Asian-market label whose bold ana-digi experiments, cult Spoon models, and short production runs now reward collectors of uncommon Japanese watches.

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