Up for sale is an Alba Y675-00C0 watch, with a serial number dating it to October of 2001, in nice cosmetic and mechanical condition. Every example I've ever seen of these model dates to October of 2001, so I think they were produced for a very short while. Like all Alba models, all of these were Japan-only, but they are powered by the 7S35 movement that was the workhouse Seiko movement for the era (just relabelled as a Y675). I purchased this directly from Japan but not as its first owner, and have actually bought and sold a few others over the years just so I could accumulate enough extra links for my large wrist.
I've found three different colorways for this model - a purple, this green, and a silver/grey-dialed version. The former two seem to be much more common, and I found them documented in a catalog I have with a model number. I can't find anything at all about the silver version. In any case, they have a really unusual case and bracelet combo that looks almost reptilian with the hidden lugs.
Mechanically, the watch appears to be running well and fully functional, though I doubt it has ever been serviced. The watch sets as it should and the date features works as they should, including via the quickset. I shook it for a good while, set it, and then checked the time eight hours later and it had gained eight seconds. That's not terrible for a vintage watch, but I assume it could be substantially improved with regulation.
Cosmetically, it's in nice shape overall, but please check the photos carefully yourself. I did notice and try to photograph some slight scuffing to the brushed finish visible on the links of the bracelet above the case, and some scratches visible on the top link below the case. The bracelet fits my huge 7.75" wrist comfortably.
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I'm an amateur collector of vintage Japanese watches, mostly Seiko and Citizen. As such, I won't accept returns unless the watch arrives in different condition than as described. Please examine all photos as they are part of my description. This will only ship internationally via ebay's "global shipping program," which is the (expensive) quote you should automatically see in the listing if you aren't in the U.S. In my first real attempt at using this, I received messages from folks in Spain, England, and France all telling me that it wouldn't let them bid, so I apologize if it does so for you - there's nothing I can do to correct it :(. If you have a feedback score of less than 10, please contact me prior to bidding or I may cancel your bid. I am happy to combine shipping costs as long as whatever I'm selling will fit safely in a flat rate small USPS box, but the Global Shipping Program won't let me do this unless you agree to cancel your auction wins and re-do the sale as a single Buy-it-Now option, so be warned of that eventuality if you are an international bidder. I generally don't consider a buy-it-now option. Thanks and happy bidding!