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Rare Vintage Alba Y486-5000 Men’s Alarm Chronograph Digital Sports Watch JDM 80s

■ STATUS: SOLD
THIS TIMEPIECE HAS FOUND A NEW HOME
LAST PRICE
$99.00
BRAND:
Alba
UNIT CONDITION:
Pre-owned - Good
► SELLER'S DESCRIPTION
Up for sale is a rare vintage Alba Y486-5000 men’s alarm chronograph sports watch, produced exclusively for the Japan Domestic Market (JDM) during the 1980s. Powered by Seiko’s reliable Y486 module, this model captures the bold yet practical aesthetic of early Japanese digital watchmaking. The watch is in full working condition, and all features and functions operate properly, including timekeeping, alarm, dual time, and chronograph. The buttons are responsive, and all operations perform as intended. All parts of the watch are original, including its Alba-branded stainless steel strap. It shows signs of use and age but remains in good physical condition overall. The photos best describe its physical condition and should be reviewed carefully by interested buyers. Key Details • Brand: Alba (by Seiko) • Model: Y486-5000 • Module: Y486 • Era: 1980s • Market: Japan Domestic Market (JDM) • Movement: Digital Quartz • Features: Alarm, Chronograph, Dual Time, Date, Backlight • Case Material: Stainless Steel • Strap: Original Alba stainless steel bracelet • Condition: Fully working; good physical condition with signs of use • Made in Japan A rare and collectible early digital watch from Alba’s Seiko-engineered lineup—an excellent example of 1980s JDM digital design. Ships carefully. Feel free to message me with any questions.

► 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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