{"product_id":"montre-seiko-alba-vintage-v257-0020-cadran-ajoure-1997","title":"Vintage Alba V257-0020 Watch — Openworked Gold-Tone Dial (1997) ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eA gold-tone dial openworked at its centre over a gearwork motif, encircled by Roman numerals, in a 31mm gold-plated case. A 1997 Seiko Alba, on black crocodile leather. Checked, delivered with its Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA 1997 Seiko Alba, gold-tone openworked dial and Roman numerals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe round gold-plated case measures 31mm in diameter, 8.6mm thick and 37mm Lug-to-lug. Its tapered lugs take the strap with a 16mm Lug width; the gold-plated crown is fluted. The caseback is steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold-tone dial has twelve black Roman numerals around its edge, punctuated with gold-tone dots. Its centre is openworked and reveals a motif of gold-tone gears and bridges, highlighted by a touch of green at 1 o'clock. The black hands are read against this worked background; the Alba Quartz signature is placed above 6 o'clock. Dial and hands are original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlba is a brand of Seiko, which handles its design and movements. This piece is powered by the Seiko V257 calibre, a quartz movement with centre seconds: the openworking of the dial is decorative, the movement being quartz. The serial number engraved on the caseback dates production to February 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is fitted with a black crocodile leather strap, fastened by a steel pin buckle. With its 31mm diameter, it can be worn on a feminine wrist as well as on a slim men's wrist, as a dress watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpenworked dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — An open centre over a gold-tone gearwork motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e — Twelve black numerals on a gold-tone dial, encircling the openworking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e31mm gold-plated Case\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tapered lugs and a fluted crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage Seiko watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Alba V257-0020 combines a gold-tone openworked dial over a gearwork motif, Roman numerals and a 31mm gold-plated case. A 1997 dress watch, to wear every day as well as in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece offered by Atelier Victor is checked by our watchmakers before being listed online: movement tested, case and dial examined. It is delivered with the Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a 1-year mechanical guarantee on the movement and a lifetime authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-seiko-vintage\" title=\"See all our vintage Seiko watches\"\u003eDiscover our vintage Seiko watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-moins-500\" title=\"Vintage watches under 500 euros\"\u003eSee our vintage watches under €500\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko Alba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-worked dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e V257-0020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 1997\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7210••\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 watch, women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese quartz, calibre Seiko V257\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, centre seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated (steel back), round shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31mm (33mm including the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.6mm\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, fluted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-tone, open-worked at the centre over a gear decoration, black Roman numerals, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire crystal (condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black crocodile leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel pin buckle, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good overall condition, original dial and hands, Crystal 9\/10\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\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Checked and functional quartz movement, new battery, 1-year guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate of authenticity, 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\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the movement mechanical?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The watch is powered by a Seiko V257 quartz calibre. The open-worked centre of the dial reveals a decoration of gears and gold-tone bridges, echoing the aesthetic of a skeleton watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Alba?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA watch brand created by Seiko, which handles its design and movements. This piece bears the Alba Quartz signature on the dial and a Seiko V257 calibre inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this watch dated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy its serial number, engraved on the caseback. At Seiko, the first digit gives the year within the decade and the second the month: 72•••• corresponds here to February 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the strap original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The black crocodile leather strap and its steel pin buckle Buckle were fitted as replacements; the 16mm Lug width makes it easy to change the strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do delivery and payment work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe piece is shipped with tracking and insurance by a trusted carrier, to a collection point or to your home depending on the destination. Delivery is free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n ","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55283524534609,"sku":"721018 V257-0020","price":414.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-seiko-alba-vintage-v257-0020-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1791977900","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/vintage-alba-v257-0020-watch-seiko-openworked-gold-tone-dial-1997","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}