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Rare Vintage Alba Y799-5050 Men’s Alarm Chronograph Digital Sports Watch JDM 80s

■ STATUS: SOLD
THIS TIMEPIECE HAS FOUND A NEW HOME
LAST PRICE
$2.25
BRAND:
Alba
MODEL:
Seiko Alba
MOVEMENT:
Quartz
UNIT CONDITION:
For parts or not working
YEAR:
1980-1989
CASE MATERIAL:
Stainless Steel
DIAL COLOR:
Silver
► SELLER'S DESCRIPTION
Up for sale is a Rare Vintage Alba Y799-5050 men’s Alarm Chronograph Digital Sports Watch, produced for the Japan Domestic Market (JDM) in the 1980s. Powered by Seiko’s Y799 digital module, this classic Alba model captures the bold styling and innovative design that defined Japanese digital watches during the golden age of quartz technology. The watch is being sold for parts and repair as it is currently not functioning and is completely untested. As a result, the exact issue is unknown, and I cannot guarantee whether it can be repaired. It is being sold strictly as is. The watch is in good vintage physical condition with signs of use and age. The case shows honest vintage wear consistent with its age, and the photos best describe its physical condition and should be reviewed carefully prior to purchase. Key Details: * Brand: Alba * Model: Y799-5050 * Era: 1980s * Market: Japan Domestic Market (JDM) * Movement: Seiko Y799 Digital Quartz * Functions: Alarm, Chronograph, Calendar * Condition: For parts or repair. Currently not functioning and completely untested. The exact issue is unknown. Good vintage physical condition with signs of use and age. A scarce vintage Alba digital watch from the golden era of Japanese quartz watchmaking, offering an excellent restoration project or donor watch for collectors of vintage Seiko and Alba digital timepieces. Ships carefully. Feel free to message me with any questions.

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Bezel Color:Silver
With Papers:No
Vintage:Yes
Reference Number:Y799-5050
Case Color:Silver
Department:Men
Type:Wristwatch
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's lower-priced, youth-focused label, launched in 1979 and still run from Tokyo, whose quartz digitals, ana-digis and 1990s Spoon models sold mainly in Japan and across Asia.

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