Alba Lagoon Watch V338-6B80 Gold-Plated — Lunar Calendar (1990s)
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Alba Lagoon Gold-Plated: the moonphase and lunar calendar watch by Seiko
This watch is signed Alba, the youthful and creative sub-brand of Seiko, within its Lagoon line. It is a piece of genuine horological whimsy, whose gilded dial is a small astronomical theatre. Unisex, it can be worn equally well by a man or a woman. Its round gold-plated case with resin back makes it remarkably light on the wrist. It measures 33mm (34mm with the crown) for a Lug-to-lug of 40.8mm and a thickness of 9.5mm.
The champagne gilded dial brings together several complications with playful legibility. At 12 o'clock, a moonphase moves across a starry sky in its aperture. At the center, a lunar calendar in an arc, graduated in odd days, allows you to follow the age of the moon with the help of a dedicated hand. A date aperture sits at 3 o'clock. Generous applied Arabic numerals and a scalloped bezel complete this richly detailed dial, signed LAGOON, ALBA and Lunar Calendar.
Inside beats a quartz movement Seiko, V335 caliber, with lunar complications. In practice, maintenance is limited to battery replacement by any watchmaker. The movement of this example has been checked by our watchmaker and the battery replaced before shipment. This is a watch that favors the pleasure of display and the poetry of the lunar cycle over pure chronometric performance.
On the wrist, the piece displays an assumed vintage charm. The gilded dial, moonphase and lunar calendar form a warm and original ensemble, highlighted here by a natural leather strap in fawn, with keepers, original. This vintage strap has been weakened by time: we recommend planning for its replacement. The Lug width of 16mm leaves the choice of replacement straps open.
Three points to note
- The watch combines a moonphase and a pointer-type lunar calendar: two rare poetic complications on a piece at this price.
- The resin-backed case makes it very light on the wrist, a daily comfort advantage.
- The original leather strap is old and weakened. It remains wearable, but we advise planning for its replacement.
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Technical specifications
- Brand: Alba (Seiko), Lagoon line
- Model: Lagoon Lunar Calendar, moonphase
- Reference: V338-6B80
- Estimated year: 1990s
- Origin: Japan
- Gender: Men's and women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Japanese quartz, Seiko V335 caliber
- Functions: Hours, minutes, moonphase, lunar calendar (age of the moon), date
- Case: Gold-plated (resin back), round shape
- Dimensions: 33mm (34mm with the crown)
- Lug to lug: 40.8mm
- Thickness: 9.5mm
- Lug width: 16mm
- Crown: Gold-plated, original
- Dial : Champagne gold, applied Arabic numerals, moonphase at 12 o'clock, central lunar calendar, date at 3 o'clock, Lagoon and Alba signatures, original
- Hands : Blackened batons, lunar calendar hand, original
- Crystal : Plexi, very fine condition
- Bracelet : Natural fawn leather with loops, original, weakened (replacement recommended)
- Buckle : Steel, original
Condition and warranty
- Overall condition : Excellent condition of preservation of the dial and case. Moonphase, lunar calendar and date function perfectly. The original leather bracelet is however aged and weakened, and its replacement is recommended.
- Water resistance : Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity : Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanical : Checked quartz movement, new battery, guaranteed for 1 year
- Included : Atelier Victor invoice, protective case
- Not included : Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
What is Alba, the brand of this watch?
Alba is a sub-brand of Seiko, launched in the late 1970s, conceived as a younger, more colorful and creative line. It produced many fashion and decorative watches, often equipped with playful complications such as this moonphase. An Alba watch is the reliability of a Seiko movement beneath a relaxed and original aesthetic.
How does the lunar calendar work?
The lunar calendar, graduated in days at the center of the dial, indicates the age of the moon, that is, the number of days elapsed since the last new moon, using a dedicated hand. Coupled with the moonphase displayed at 12 o'clock, it allows you to follow the complete lunar cycle at a glance. It is a complication that is both poetic and educational.
Is the case made of solid gold?
No: it is a gold-plated case with a resin back, which makes the watch particularly light on the wrist. The plating brings the brilliance of gold for a fraction of its price. It is a typical construction of Alba decorative watches, favoring comfort and originality.
Is this Alba water-resistant?
No. Water resistance is never guaranteed on a vintage watch: the original gaskets have aged and the pressure of the case back is no longer what it was on day one. Avoid the shower, the pool and the sea. A simple contact with rainwater, however, poses no difficulty.
Does a 33mm case suit which wrist?
With a diameter of 33mm and a Lug-to-lug of 40.8mm, it is a versatile size: ideally worn on a slim to medium wrist, where it appears perfectly proportioned. That said, a watch is also a matter of style: depending on taste and the desired look, this piece can be worn equally well by a man or a woman, on all kinds of wrists. The market value is only a benchmark, never a rule.
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being offered for sale: verification of authenticity, checking the conformity of the components, identification of any modification or replacement of original parts.
If any element has been replaced during the life of the watch (dial, hands, crown, Crystal, strap), we systematically indicate it in the product sheet. You buy knowing the exact history of your piece.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your Atelier Victor invoice serves as a certificate of authenticity: it attests to the origin and conformity of the piece, and is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee — if a piece sold by Atelier Victor were found to be non-authentic, it would be fully refunded, with no time limit.
We accept several payment methods:
- Bank card (Visa, Mastercard — American Express not accepted)
- Bank transfer (AED, EUR, USD)
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Other currencies accepted upon request. Exchange fees of approximately 3% may apply.
A 3% discount is granted for any payment by bank transfer starting from €1,000.
Does the strap not suit you? Add the strap of your choice to your order: we will fit it to your watch before shipment, at no fitting charge.
International Shipping
Shipped within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination. Delivery in 2 to 6 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- Free delivery from €1,000 of purchase, as well as on the Jewelry Atelier Victor
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- For certain destinations, delivery may be made to a secure collection point in order to guarantee the integrity of the shipment
Pickup in Dubai
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Taxes and Customs
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