Vintage Alba V338-6080 Watch — Moonphase (1989)
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A golden moon on a midnight blue sky scattered with stars, beneath a gold-plated bezel engraved with Roman numerals. A 1989 Seiko Alba, on its original bracelet. Checked, delivered with its Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate.
A 1989 Seiko Alba, moonphase and gold-plated bezel
The steel case measures 33.5mm in diameter and 7.5mm thick. It has a gold-plated bezel, engraved with Roman numerals all around, and a gold-plated crown to match. The lugs take the bracelet on a 17mm Lug width, with 39mm Lug-to-lug. The caseback is steel.
Below 12 o'clock, the moonphase aperture opens onto a midnight blue disc scattered with stars, where a golden moon advances through the lunar cycle. The white dial has gold-tone baton markers, a Roman numeral at 12 o'clock and a minute track of gold-tone dots; the date appears in an aperture at 6 o'clock. The gold-tone hands and fine seconds hand stand out against this light background. Dial and hands are original.
Alba is a brand of Seiko, which designs it and makes its movements. This piece is powered by the V338 calibre, a Seiko quartz with moonphase and date; the serial number engraved on the caseback dates production to March 1989.
The watch has kept its original steel bracelet, with links outlined by gold-plated lines, and its Buckle folding clasp; it adjusts to a wrist of around 17.5cm. With a 33.5mm diameter and 7.5mm thickness, it can be worn on a women's wrist as well as on a slim men's wrist.
Three points to note
01
Moonphase — A golden moon on a starry midnight blue disc, below 12 o'clock.
02
Engraved bezel — Roman numerals on a gold-plated bezel, around a white dial.
03
Original bracelet — The steel bracelet with gold-plated lines and its Buckle folding clasp.
Why choose a vintage Seiko watch?
This Alba V338-6080 brings together a moonphase with starry disc, a gold-plated bezel engraved with Roman numerals, a date aperture and its original bracelet. A 1989 watch, to wear every day or in the evening.
Each piece offered by Atelier Victor is checked by our watchmakers before being put 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 guarantee of authenticity.
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Technical specifications
- Brand: Seiko Alba
- Model: Moonphase
- Reference: V338-6080
- Estimated year: March 1989
- Serial number: 9389••
- Origin: Japan
- Gender: Men's watch, women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Japanese quartz, calibre Seiko V338
- Functions: Hours, minutes, centre seconds, date, moonphase
- Case: Steel, engraved gold-plated bezel with Roman numerals (steel back), round shape
- Diameter: 33.5mm (35mm including the crown)
- Lug-to-lug: 39mm
- Thickness: 7.5mm
- Lug width: 17mm
- Crown: Gold-plated, original
- Dial: White, moonphase with midnight blue starry disc, gold-tone baton markers, date at 6 o'clock, original
- Hands: Gold-tone, centre seconds, original
- Crystal: Mineral (condition 9/10)
- Bracelet: Steel bracelet with gold-plated threads, original, adjustable up to 17.5cm
- Buckle: Steel folding clasp, original
Condition and guarantee
- Overall condition: Good overall condition with surface scratches from wear, original dial, hands and bracelet, Crystal 9/10
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanics: Checked and functional quartz movement, 1-year guarantee
- Included: Invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate of authenticity, protective case
- Not included: Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
What is Alba?
A watch brand created by Seiko, which handles its design and movements. This piece bears the Alba signature on the dial and a Seiko V338 calibre inside.
How does the moonphase work?
A midnight blue disc, painted with stars and gold-tone moons, turns slowly beneath the aperture at 12 o'clock and reproduces the lunar cycle, of approximately 29.5 days. Once set, the displayed moon follows that of the sky.
How is this watch dated?
By its serial number, engraved on the caseback. At Seiko, the first digit gives the year within the decade and the second the month: 93•••• here corresponds to March 1989.
Is the bracelet original and what size is it?
Yes. The steel bracelet with gold-plated threads and its Buckle folding clasp are those of the watch; it adjusts to a wrist of approximately 17.5cm.
How do delivery and payment work?
The 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.
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.
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