{"product_id":"alba-digital-w401-4160-lithium-schwarz-goldene-jdm-digitaluhr-revidiert-neues-band","title":"ALBA Digital W401-4160 \"Lithium\" – November 1990 – Black and gold JDM digital watch – serviced, new strap","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn ALBA where Seiko did not adapt the case, but designed it from scratch for the digital display: The caliber prefix W denotes pure digital movements for Seiko and ALBA, unlike the more common Y used for quartz movements in general.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe case back is stamped W401-4160, serial number 0N2053, as well as the specifications STAINLESS STEEL BACK, 5BAR PLASTICS, WATER RESISTANT and JAPAN. The dial is marked with ALBA and LITHIUM and features the indication WATER 5BAR RESIST.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Lithium\" as a selling point\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe lettering on the dial seems casual today, but it wasn't back then. Replacing silver oxide coin cells with lithium batteries extended the service life of a digital watch from about one year to several – a compelling argument for a watch where a trip to the repair shop could easily cost more than the device itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe fact that it was prominently printed on the dial shows how heavily the Japanese market relied on technology in its communications during those years. For collectors, this is a useful dating indicator and a piece of marketing history on a three-centimeter surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMatte black plastic case with beveled corners, combined with gold-colored lettering throughout: the ALBA logo with the small sail logo, the LITHIUM marking with SELECT label, the day-of-the-week bar with DATE, the assignment line HOUR \/ MIN. \/ SEC. above YEAR \/ MONTH, and the border line around the display field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlack and gold was the eighties code for upscale features. The watch wears it without exaggeration – the gold tones are exclusively on the lettering, never on the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn addition to the time and seconds, the watch displays the day of the week, date, month, and year. A locking function protects against accidental adjustment; it is marked at the bottom edge with LOCK and SET.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe caliber prefix W identifies digital movements for Seiko and ALBA. The reference to the lithium battery on the dial and the features suggest production in the late 1980s. Exact dating to the day is not possible without factory records; we provide this as a reference point, not as a verified date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition and provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe watch comes from Japan and was opened, inspected, and cleaned there, and fitted with a new battery. It is running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a pre-owned original in good condition. The LCD is complete, high-contrast, and clearly legible. The gold dial printing is free of flaws. There are a few fine scratches on the plastic crystal in the upper area, which are hardly noticeable in everyday light. The plastic case is free of cracks or deformations. The steel back shows slight signs of wear with fully legible stamping. The polyurethane strap is new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe actual condition is shown unretouched in the product photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBrand: ALBA (Seiko)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReference: W401-4160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSerial number: 0N2053\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMovement: Quartz, digital (LCD), battery-powered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFunctions: Time, seconds, day of week, date, month, year, operation lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCase: Plastic with stainless steel back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDimensions without crown: 32 × 38 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeight: 6.6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLug width: 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight incl. strap: 20 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDial: black with gold lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStrap: new polyurethane strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDating: November 1990\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor whom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor collectors looking for a well-preserved, ready-to-wear digital watch from the eighties with a unique design. For everyone for whom the re-issued classics have become too generic. And for wearers who appreciate a 20-gram watch that you forget you are even wearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty (used)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a used item. The limitation period for claims for defects under the statutory warranty is 12 months from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on water resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWater resistance is not guaranteed. The 5 BAR indication refers to the condition at the time of delivery. To protect the movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage \u0026 JDM (Japan Domestic Market)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54205150789970,"sku":"A197d","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/3908\/0530\/files\/A8942C4A-E501-420F-BCFE-9F13798CE39A.jpg?v=1786152558","url":"https:\/\/japanese-microbrands.com\/en\/products\/alba-digital-w401-4160-lithium-schwarz-goldene-jdm-digitaluhr-revidiert-neues-band","provider":"Japanese Microbrands - Mario Lenke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}