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Rare Vintage Alba Y486-4000 Men’s Alarm Chronograph Digital Sports Watch JDM 80s

■ STATUS: SOLD
THIS TIMEPIECE HAS FOUND A NEW HOME
LAST PRICE
$85.00
BRAND:
Alba
MODEL:
Seiko Alba
MOVEMENT:
Quartz
UNIT CONDITION:
Pre-owned - Good
YEAR:
1980-1989
CASE MATERIAL:
Stainless Steel
BAND MATERIAL:
Stainless Steel
► SELLER'S DESCRIPTION
Up for sale is a rare vintage Alba Y486-4000 men’s alarm chronograph sports watch, produced exclusively for the Japan Domestic Market (JDM) during the 1980s. Powered by Seiko’s dependable Y486 module, this model blends functionality and style, representing the peak of Japanese digital watch design from the era. The watch is in full working condition, and all features and functions operate properly, including timekeeping, alarm, dual time, and chronograph modes. The digital display is clear, and all buttons respond correctly. All parts of the watch are 100% original. It is fitted with an aftermarket stainless steel expandable strap. The watch remains in very good physical condition, showing only minor signs of use and age throughout. The photos best describe its physical appearance and overall condition. Key Details • Brand: Alba (by Seiko) • Model: Y486-4000 • Module: Y486 • Era: 1980s • Market: Japan Domestic Market (JDM) • Movement: Digital Quartz • Features: Alarm, Chronograph, Dual Time, Date, Backlight • Case Material: Stainless Steel • Strap: Aftermarket stainless steel expandable strap • Condition: Very good physical condition with only minor signs of use and age; fully functional • Made in Japan A rare and highly collectible early digital watch from Alba’s Seiko-engineered line—an excellent example of 1980s Japanese digital innovation. Ships carefully. Feel free to message me with any questions.

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Bezel Color:Black, Silver
With Papers:No
Reference Number:Y486-4000
Band/Strap:Bracelet
Vintage:Yes
Case Color:Silver
Department:Men
Type:Wristwatch
Band Color:Silver
Style:Casual, Sport
With Original Box/Packaging:No
Features:Alarm, Chronograph
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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