[Status]
Battery replaced with a new one. Crown operation is fine. Stopwatch is working.
*Please see the photos for reference.
[Accessories]
Everything shown in the photos.
[Product Information]
• Model: SEIKO ALBA AKA V657-6030.
• Series: Alba AKA.
• Nickname: “AKA Chronograph”.
• Type: Quartz Chronograph Watch.
• Release era: Mid-1990s.
• Market: Japanese Domestic Market (JDM).
• Caliber: V657.
• Design inspiration: Part of the iconic Alba AKA collection, a youth-oriented fashion line from Seiko that combined bold colors, futuristic styling, and advanced chronograph functions. The AKA series became one of the most recognizable Japanese watch collections of the 1990s.
Case & Build
• Case size: Approximately 39–41.5 mm.
• Thickness: Approximately 13 mm.
• Case material: Stainless steel.
• Bracelet: Stainless-steel bracelet with AKA-signed clasp.
• Crystal: Mineral crystal.
• Case back: Screw-back construction.
• Water resistance: 100 m.
• Made in Japan.
Design Concept
• Designed for the youth and fashion market of the 1990s.
• Bold dial colors including orange, red, green, and blue variants.
• Sporty chronograph layout with distinctive AKA styling.
• Integrated bracelet design unique to many AKA models.
• Bright color accents around the dial enhance the futuristic appearance.
• One of the most recognizable Alba collections produced by Seiko during the decade.
Functions
• Analog quartz chronograph.
• 1/10-second chronograph measurement.
• Chronograph minute counter.
• Small seconds display.
• Date display at 3 o'clock.
• Central chronograph seconds hand.
Power
• Movement: Seiko Quartz.
• Caliber: V657.
• Battery-powered operation.
• Accuracy: Typical Seiko quartz precision.
• Modern Seiko VD57 movement is often used as a functional replacement for the original V657 during restoration.
Key Highlights
• Iconic 1990s Seiko Alba AKA chronograph.
• Powered by the respected V657 chronograph movement.
• Distinctive colorful dial options that defined the AKA series.
• 100 m water resistance uncommon among fashion-oriented watches of its era.
• Collectible among vintage Japanese watch enthusiasts.
• Represents the experimental design language of 1990s Japanese watchmaking.
• Increasingly difficult to find in original condition.
• Vintage market interest has grown significantly in recent years as collectors rediscover the AKA lineup.
Many collectors consider the V657-6030 one of the most desirable Alba AKA models because it combines Seiko reliability, a robust chronograph movement, colorful 1990s styling, and the distinctive personality that made the AKA series a cult favorite among vintage Japanese watch enthusiasts.