ALBA by SEIKO – V248-0220 – Vintage Japanese Quartz – 15 BAR – Day-Date Vintage ALBA quartz wristwatch from Japan. ALBA is a watch brand belonging to the SEIKO group, and this model features the distinctive design and Japanese quartz technology associated with SEIKO’s watchmaking. The watch has an attractive diver-style appearance with a light-colored dial, black case, black bezel and gold-tone bezel edge. Large hour markers and uniquely shaped hands give the watch a strong vintage Japanese sports-watch character. A practical day and date display is positioned at 3 o’clock. The dial is marked “JAPAN V248-045L,” while the case back is marked “V248-0220,” “JAPAN,” “WATER RESISTANT 15BAR,” “BASE METAL BEZEL,” and “STAINLESS STEEL BACK.” Specifications * Brand: ALBA (SEIKO group) * Reference: V248-0220 * Movement: Japanese quartz * Case diameter: approx. 30 mm, excluding crown * Day and date display * Water resistance marking: 15 BAR * Strap: New aftermarket black leather strap (non-original) * Wrist circumference: adjustable from approx. 13 cm to 17.5 cm * Made in Japan Condition The watch is pre-owned and shows signs of age and previous use, including scratches, marks and wear on the case, bezel and case back. The watch is currently functioning. The black leather strap is a new aftermarket replacement and is not an original ALBA/SEIKO strap. Please carefully review all photographs, as they form an important part of the description and show the actual condition of the watch. Although the case back is marked “Water Resistant 15BAR,” the current water resistance has not been tested and cannot be guaranteed due to the age of the watch. Shipping & Import Duties The watch will be carefully packed and shipped from Japan with tracking. Import duties, VAT, customs clearance fees and any other charges imposed by the destination country are the responsibility of the buyer. For orders below €150 to Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Monaco and Portugal, Japan Post may temporarily restrict acceptance of certain IOSS shipments. If this restriction applies at the time of shipping, dispatch may be delayed until Japan Post resumes acceptance. Please bid only if you understand and accept the possibility of such a shipping delay. 8054