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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
MODEL:
Seiko Alba
Seiko Alba
MOVEMENT:
Quartz
Quartz
YEAR:
1980-1989
1980-1989
CASE MATERIAL:
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
BAND MATERIAL:
Resin, Rubber
Resin, Rubber
► 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.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Bezel Color:Black
With Papers:No
Band/Strap:Two-Piece Strap
Vintage:Yes
Reference Number:Y749-5020
Case Color:Black
Department:Men
Type:Wristwatch
Band Color:Black
Style:Casual, Sport
With Original Box/Packaging:Yes
Features:Alarm, Backlight, 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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