Vintage Seiko Alba Pino Heart Motif Bracelet Watch, 1991

Vintage Seiko Alba Pino Heart Motif Bracelet Watch, 1991

A small watch and a jewellery bracelet in one — this is the “Pino” from Seiko’s Alba line. Made in 1991, at a time when Japanese watchmaking was at its most meticulous, it strings together a chain of two-tone hearts, each accented with a small rhinestone. It was designed less as a timepiece than as an ornament to be worn.

The case is stainless steel, and the bracelet alternates gold and silver tones. The pale gold dial carries only dot markers and slender hands — a quiet elegance held within a very small circle. The movement is Japanese-made quartz.

At about 16mm across, the case is delightfully small. On the wrist, the little dial seems to rest gently at the centre of the heart-linked bracelet. The two metals return the light in turn, giving it a richer play of expression than a single-tone piece.

It layers beautifully with fine rings or chain bracelets. Wear it with a polished outfit, or simply as a touch of charm at the cuff. This is the delicate, carefully made side of 1990s Japanese watchmaking, ready to be enjoyed in everyday life.

The condition is good for a vintage piece, with light surface marks from normal use. Please refer to the product photos for details of any scratches or losses.

Tested and confirmed running at the time of dispatch. As a vintage quartz watch, the battery may shift out of position during transit due to vibration, causing the watch to pause temporarily. In most cases, reseating the battery will restore function. Please purchase only if you are comfortable with the characteristics of vintage timepieces.

Material: Stainless steel (gold and silver two-tone), rhinestones

Year: 1991

Size: Case diameter approx. 16mm, band width approx. 8mm, wrist circumference approx. 15cm

Condition: Good vintage condition with light surface marks from normal use. Please check the photos for scratches or losses. Tested and working

Sourced from: Japan