The sensation of this Alba against the pulse is defined by the rhythmic, structured weight of its tiered bezel. Each “step” of the Aurum-plated case catches the light in sharp, linear gradients, casting soft shadows that shift with every movement of the arm. The integrated mesh bracelet feels remarkably like a second skin, warming quickly to the body and offering a continuous, fluid horizon of Honey-toned metal that wraps the wrist in a secure, sculptural embrace.

As a subsidiary of the Seiko group, Alba utilized the rigorous engineering of the Shizukuishi and Suwa influences to create silhouettes that challenged the technical limits of the 1980s. This V232-6140 reference houses a high-precision Japan Quartz heart within a profile that sits just 5mm off the wrist. The architectural “stepped” design provides a sense of volume and presence that belies its slimness, a hallmark of the neo-classical Japanese design movement. Preserved in its original box, it stands as a pristine artifact of a decade that mastered the art of turning industrial steel into a golden, shimmering tapestry.

Technical Summary

Case width: 18 mm
Lug to lug: 25 mm
Lug/Bracelet width: 14 mm
Max wrist size: 17 cm
Case material: Honey-Gold Tone Plated Steel
Dial: Champagne Sunray with Gilt Batons
Crystal: Hardlex Mineral
Movement: Japan Quartz (Cal. V232)
Production era: Circa 1980s
Condition: Very Good Condition