Black Depth. Yellow Strike. Maximum Visibility.

The Alba AM3963X is a men's Active quartz chronograph that leads with high-visibility energy. The deep black dial with horizontal pinstripe texture creates a dark, purposeful canvas, while yellow sector arcs built into the chronograph and seconds sub-dial rings cut through the darkness with maximum impact. A yellow chronograph centre seconds hand ties every timing function into one vivid accent — the kind of colour that is readable at speed and impossible to miss. The 1/10 second sub-dial at 12 confirms this watch means business, powered by the VD57 calibre for genuine precision. Japan movement backed, Seiko quality assured.

Key Features

• 1/10 second sub-dial at 12 — precision timing to one tenth of a second; concentric spiral target texture inside
• Yellow sector arcs on chronograph and seconds sub-dial rings — structural yellow built into the sub-dial bezels; maximum-visibility accent against the black dial
• 60-minute chronograph sub-dial at 9 — yellow arc on the inner ring for at-a-glance timing readout
• Running seconds sub-dial at 6 — horizontal ribbed texture with matching yellow sector detail
• Yellow chronograph centre seconds hand — ties every timing element into one cohesive high-visibility accent
• Deep black dial with horizontal pinstripe texture — purposeful and dark with genuine tactile depth
• Large luminous rectangular hour markers — bold white blocks for maximum sport readability
• 60-minute chronograph accurate to 1/10 second — precision sport timing
• Split time function — lap timing for sport and training
• Date display — practical and discreet
• Japan-made quartz movement (VD57 calibre) — 1/10 second accuracy; a precision step above standard sport chronographs
• Mineral crystal glass — dependable scratch resistance for daily wear
• Screw caseback — enhanced water and dust resistance
• 100M (10 BAR) water resistance — swim-ready and built for active lifestyles
• Stainless steel wrap bracelet — substantial brushed links for all-day sport comfort

Why You'll Love It

The AM3963X completes the AM39 trio alongside the AM3969X red sector and AM3979X rose gold sector — same precision architecture, three completely different accent personalities. Yellow is the most visible accent of the three: it reads immediately in any light condition, making the chronograph function genuinely easy to operate at a glance. The black dial and yellow combination is also a classic motorsport pairing — clean, high-contrast, and impossible to confuse with anything else on the wrist. For the man who wants precision timing and maximum dial energy, this is the AM39 to choose.

Specifications at a Glance

Case diameter: 43mm | Case thickness: 11.3mm | Band width: 22mm | Water resistance: 100M | Calibre: VD57 | Movement: Japan Quartz | Glass: Mineral crystal | Functions: Date, 60-minute chronograph (1/10 second), Split time

Backed by a 1-year warranty.