SEIKO vintage quartz watch
MADE IN JAPAN

“Seiko” (精工) is a Japanese word meaning “precision,” “exquisite workmanship,” or “refined craftsmanship.”
It comes from the characters:

• 精 (sei) – fine, precise, refined

• 工 (ko) – craft, workmanship

Originally, Seiko’s watchmaking division was called Seikosha (精工舎), meaning “House of Precision.”
In 1924 the company shortened the name to Seiko, keeping the core meaning.

So the brand name literally ties directly to the idea of precision engineering—which is exactly what the company wanted to be known for in its watches.

Description

Step back into the vibrant, tech-optimistic era of the late 1990s with this incredibly rare Seiko Alba AKA “Bullhead” Chronograph. Originally released as a Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) exclusive, the AKA series was designed by Seiko’s sub-brand to capture the bold, retro-futuristic style of Tokyo youth culture.

What makes this specific piece a true grail for collectors is its striking emerald green layered dial, contrasted beautifully by distinct black and white sub-dials and a stark red chronograph sweep hand. Its signature “Bullhead” configuration places the chronograph pushers proudly at the top of the angular, shield-like case, mimicking classic mechanical racing stopwatches. Powered by a highly accurate, robust Seiko V657 quartz movement, this piece offers genuine 1/10th-of-a-second timing capability. Complete with its original, retro-integrated stainless steel bracelet and signed “AKA” clasp, this watch isn’t just a tool for telling time—it’s a wearable piece of avant-garde design history.

Technical Details

• Brand: Alba by Seiko

• Collection: AKA Series

• Reference Number: V657-6060

• Movement Type: Quartz Chronograph (Seiko/SII Caliber V657)

• Complications: 1/10-Second Sub-dial (9 o’clock), 60-Second Sub-dial (3 o’clock), 60-Minute Sub-dial (6 o’clock), Quick-set Date Window (12 o’clock)

• Case Material: Stainless Steel Base Metal (Brushed and Polished finish)

• Case Diameter: Approx. 41mm

• Bezel: Fixed outer tachymeter ring (Blue and Lime accent colorway)

• Water Resistance: 10 Bar (100 Meters / 330 Feet)

• Bracelet: Original integrated stainless steel blocks with signed “AKA” folding clasp

• Country of Manufacture: Japan (JDM Exclusive)

Link to PDF manual for this movement –

https://manuals.plus/m/f01eaa410f4e84f6fd37d5d5b84e3d4f24423c46a36b58e10723610e389ec8b3

Watch went through a service by a professional watch tech and keeps good time.

Comes complete with original steel bracelet*.

(*)Note: Stock bracelets are often shortened by previous owners and may not fit you(see bracelet size in the product images). We recommend adding a new Seiko lug width matched leather strap with your order.

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Seiko Group Corporation (セイコーグループ株式会社, Seikō Gurūpu kabushiki gaisha), commonly known as Seiko, is a Japanese maker of watches, clocks, electronic devices, and semiconductors. Founded in 1881 by Kintarō Hattori in Tokyo, Seiko introduced the world’s first commercial quartz wristwatch in 1969.

Seiko is widely known for its wristwatches. Seiko and Rolex are the only two watch companies considered to be vertically integrated. Seiko is able to design and develop all the components of a watch, as well as assemble, adjust, inspect and ship them in-house. Seiko’s mechanical watches consist of approximately 200 parts, and the company has the technology and production facilities to design and manufacture all of these parts internally.

Seiko offers one of the widest ranges of watch technologies in the world—quartz, kinetic, solar, mechanical, and Spring Drive—spanning everything from affordable everyday pieces to six-figure haute horlogerie. Over the decades it has launched multiple global brands, including Lorus, Pulsar, and Alba, while elevating its prestige through innovations like Spring Drive, which helped push Seiko into higher-end territory. In the 2010s, Grand Seiko and Credor were separated into fully independent luxury brands, while Seiko’s own global lineup now includes Grand Seiko, King Seiko, Prospex, Astron, Presage, and Seiko 5 Sports, with Credor remaining primarily Japan-focused.

Among Seiko’s key lines, Seiko 5 (born in 1963) is the gateway mechanical series known for durability and value; Lord Matic defined 1970s style with faceted crystals and colorful dials; Astron remains Seiko’s flagship GPS-solar tech line; Presage focuses on traditional mechanical craftsmanship with enamel and urushi dials; and Prospex delivers professional-grade dive, field, and pilot watches often embraced by enthusiasts. At the top end, Grand Seiko emphasizes precision, Zaratsu polished design, and movements like Spring Drive, while King Seiko—revived in the 2020s—brings back sharp, elegant 1960s styling with modern calibres.

Finally, Credor represents Seiko’s pinnacle of artisanal watchmaking, producing low-volume pieces in precious metals and showcasing Japanese decorative arts and haute complications from the Micro Artist Studio. Beyond watches, Seiko has also produced various electronic devices and, historically, jewelry and eyewear—though those divisions have since shifted to other companies.