Alba (Seiko) AKA — Ref. V657-6030 — 1/10 Quartz Chronograph, Grey-Green Dial with Checkered Ring Overview A sporty quartz chronograph from AKA, the street/racing-inspired line of Alba — Seiko's Japanese sub-brand. The dark grey dial has a subtle green cast and is framed by an olive-green checkered-flag outer ring, with two rectangular white sub-dials (1/10th second at 12, 60-second counter at 6), a small round 30-minute counter at 9, orange sub-hands and a red centre chronograph hand — a distinctive Y2K-era racing look. Fitted with its original AKA-signed steel bracelet. Specifications - Brand: Alba (Seiko group) — dial signed AKA / 1/10 CHRONOGRAPH / 10BAR / ALBA - Reference: V657-6030 (serial no. 684672; dial code V657-6040) - Movement: Quartz — calibre V657, 1/10th second chronograph; date window at 3 o'clock - Case: Tonneau-shaped, marked ST.STEEL + BASE METAL (stainless steel case back, base-metal case body); brushed and polished finish - Dial: Dark grey with a green cast and olive checkered outer ring - Case diameter: approx. 38 mm excluding crown - Bracelet: Original AKA-signed steel bracelet with fold-over clasp, approx. 17 cm wrist size as pictured - Total weight: approx. 102.9 g - Year of production: 1996 or 2006 (August, per serial number — the decade cannot be determined from the serial alone) Condition In good condition with visible signs of wear. The dial, hands and crystal are clean — no chips or cracks visible on the crystal (a faint white mark near 11 o'clock may be a light rub or a reflection). The case back shows numerous fine hairline scratches, the clasp surface shows rubbing, and the case and bezel have a few small marks. The chronograph sub-hands sit very slightly off their zero position. Please refer to the photos, which form part of the condition description. Working order The watch is in working order (running at the time of listing). Chronograph functions, accuracy and water resistance have not been professionally tested or guaranteed. The remaining battery life is unknown. Included Watch only. No box or papers. Shipping Ships from Japan. Registered and insured shipping, mainly via DHL or FedEx. Import duties or taxes may apply depending on the buyer's country. These charges must be paid by the buyer. No weekend shipping as courier pickups are unavailable on Saturdays and Sundays. Please feel free to contact me with any questions before placing your bid.