ALBA AG8Q81X FASHION QUARTZ DATE WOMEN WATCH

The AG8Q81X is a women's fashion quartz watch from Alba's Fashion collection, powered by a Japan-made VJ22 calibre. A black Mother of Pearl dial — deep and dark, with a shifting blue-green iridescence that reveals itself under light — with crystal hour markers that glow against the dark surface. Set in a polished silver case and worn on a black crocodile-embossed leather strap, this is a watch built for occasions that call for something more considered. The most formal and evening-appropriate watch in the AG8Q MOP series. Japan movement backed, Seiko quality assured.

At a Glance

Why You'll Love It

• Black MOP is the rarest and most dramatic of all MOP colours. Black Mother of Pearl is rare because it is genuinely difficult to source and work with. The result is a dial that holds an extraordinary blue-green iridescence beneath its dark surface — an effect that changes entirely depending on the light source. In daylight it reads deep and sophisticated. In candlelight or low indoor lighting, the iridescence emerges with a shimmer that painted black dials cannot approach.
• The black leather strap positions this as an evening and formal watch. Every other watch in the AG8Q MOP series uses a stainless bracelet. The AG8Q81X uses a black crocodile-embossed leather strap — a formal, dressed choice that positions this watch firmly in evening and occasion territory. It is the watch that comes out when the setting demands something considered.
• Crystal markers glow against the black dial. Against a deep black MOP surface, crystal markers become luminous points of contrast — genuinely dramatic rather than decorative. In low lighting the effect is closest to watching stars emerge against a dark sky. It is a dial that is most beautiful in the conditions it is most likely to be worn.
• 28mm wears with dress-watch precision. At 28mm with a 7.25mm profile, the AG8Q81X is sized as a genuine dress watch — present on the wrist without dominance, slim enough to slide under a cuff, and proportionate on any wrist size. It is the kind of measurement that matters on occasions where every detail is considered.
• Date display — practical and discreet. The date window at 6 o'clock adds daily practicality without disrupting the dial composition. Positioned naturally at the bottom of the dial, it reads clearly without competing with the MOP surface or the crystal markers.

Perfect For

Key Features

• Black Mother of Pearl dial — Genuine iridescent MOP that shifts with every angle of light. A natural material used in fine watchmaking for over a century.
• Crystal hour markers with silver baton indices — Sparkling crystal markers at every hour position on a luminous MOP surface.
• Silver hands — Clean contrast and consistency with the overall colour composition.
• Silver stainless steel — Cool silver setting that lets the MOP dial be the statement.
• Black crocodile-embossed leather strap — Formal and occasion-appropriate leather that elevates the composition.
• Date display at 6 o'clock — Practical, discreet, naturally positioned.
• Japan-made quartz movement (VJ32 calibre) — Precise, reliable, low-maintenance.
• Mineral crystal glass — Scratch resistant for daily wear.
• 50M (5 BAR) water resistance — Splash and rain resistant for everyday wear.

The AG8Q MOP Dress Series

Seven dress watches. Same VJ32 Japan quartz movement, same 28mm case, same crystal markers, same date display. Different MOP colour, different case and band combination — different occasion. All available at City Chain Singapore.

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