{"product_id":"montre-alba-lagoon-v338-6b80-plaque-or-calendrier-lunaire-1990s","title":"Alba Lagoon Watch V338-6B80 Gold-Plated — Lunar Calendar (1990s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAlba Lagoon Gold-Plated: the moonphase and lunar calendar watch by Seiko\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch is signed \u003cstrong\u003eAlba\u003c\/strong\u003e, the youthful and creative sub-brand of Seiko, within its \u003cstrong\u003eLagoon\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eround gold-plated case\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003echampagne gilded dial\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together several complications with playful legibility. At 12 o'clock, a \u003cstrong\u003emoonphase\u003c\/strong\u003e moves across a starry sky in its aperture. At the center, a \u003cstrong\u003elunar calendar\u003c\/strong\u003e in an arc, graduated in odd days, allows you to follow the age of the moon with the help of a dedicated hand. A \u003cstrong\u003edate\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside beats a \u003cstrong\u003equartz movement Seiko\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the wrist, the piece displays an \u003cstrong\u003eassumed vintage charm\u003c\/strong\u003e. The gilded dial, moonphase and lunar calendar form a warm and original ensemble, highlighted here by a \u003cstrong\u003enatural leather\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe watch combines a moonphase and a pointer-type lunar calendar: two rare poetic complications on a piece at this price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe resin-backed case makes it very light on the wrist, a daily comfort advantage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original leather strap is old and weakened. It remains wearable, but we advise planning for its replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\"\u003eDiscover our Seiko vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-moins-500\"\u003eSee our vintage watches under €500\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alba (Seiko), Lagoon line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lagoon Lunar Calendar, moonphase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e V338-6B80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese quartz, Seiko V335 caliber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, moonphase, lunar calendar (age of the moon), date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated (resin back), round shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33mm (34mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, original\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial :\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne gold, applied Arabic numerals, moonphase at 12 o'clock, central lunar calendar, date at 3 o'clock, Lagoon and Alba signatures, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands :\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackened batons, lunar calendar hand, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Plexi, very fine condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet :\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural fawn leather with loops, original, weakened (replacement recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle :\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition :\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance :\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity :\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical :\u003c\/strong\u003e Checked quartz movement, new battery, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded :\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included :\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Alba, the brand of this watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlba 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the lunar calendar work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the case made of solid gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Alba water-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a 33mm case suit which wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Generic","offer_id":54502164889937,"sku":"541031 V338-6B80","price":357.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Seiko vintage","offer_id":54502164922705,"sku":"541031 V338-6B80 + box","price":388.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_05340.jpg?v=1786034473","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/alba-lagoon-v338-6b80-gold-plated-watch-moonphase-calendar-1990s","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}