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CITIZEN Chronograph Challenge Timer "Bullhead" 8110A Flyback with PVD Coated Case

This watch is part of Big Ben Watches' private collection.

 
citizen chronograph challenge timer bullhead 8110 automatic day-date watch
Gender: male
Year: 1970 - 1979
Accessories: none
Crystal: glass
Dial Width: 30 mm
Dial Height: 30 mm		 Movement: 23 jewels automatic
Case: PVD-Coated steel
Case Width: 37 mm without crown
Case Height: 41 mm with lugs
Serial Number on Back: 4-901177 Y, 70401819, GN-4-5, 67-9011, 55B
Serial Number on Movement: 8110A
Band: gold-plated steel
Band Width: 18 mm
Band Length: fits up to 8 in with case
 

This is an authentic Japanese-made 1970s CITIZEN Chronograph Challenge Timer "Bullhead" 8110A Automatic Watch with Day-Date.

  • Original CITIZEN Watch with NEW crown!
  • FEATURES: Flyback CHRONOGRAPH, PVD Coated Case, Safety Sliding Clasp, Day-Date
  • PVD-COATED STEEL: Case
  • GOLD-PLATED STEEL: bezel, crown, buttons, clasp & bracelet
  • STAINLESS STEEL: back
  1. Notes on the DIAL: faint scattered discoloration spots
  2. Notes on the BEZEL: acquired patina; coverage of gold-plating has become uneven
  3. Notes on the CASE (Reverse): coverage of PVD coating has become uneven
  4. Notes on the BUTTONS: acquired patina; coverage of gold-plating has become uneven

This watch keeps good time & is in good working condition! Add this to your collection of vintage quality timepieces!

The photos presented below are of the actual item for sale. Kindly study them carefully because what you see is what you will get. We try our best to describe watches as accurately as we can that's why we present them visually & literally. In case we missed a few points, you are welcome to ask questions.

citizen chronograph challenge timer bullhead 8110 automatic day-date watch

For sale, is a 1970's CITIZEN Chronograph Challenge Timer 8110A: CITIZEN's first automatic chronograph model.

It has a compact PVD-coated case & a high beat automatic movement with flyback & hand winding features. Its overall color theme is distinctive black & gold with white accents!

The CITIZEN Challenge Timer is widely known as the CITIZEN Bullhead & is a contemporary of the SEIKO Bullhead. Both are equally sought after by watch collectors.

citizen chronograph challenge timer bullhead 8110 automatic day-date watch

EXTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *VERY GOOD condition (83-87%): The watch shows what might be considered normal wear by a careful owner who wore the watch regularly. Scratches are evident, but no nicks or dings. May have replacement parts. A sound, attractive presentation overall.

INTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *EXCELLENT condition (88-92%): Working perfectly, needs no repair or service.

*condition descriptives mainly based on the Timezone Grading System
citizen chronograph challenge timer bullhead 8110 automatic day-date watch

PVD-COATED STEEL CASE

gold-plated steel bezel

Notes on the BEZEL: acquired patina; coverage of gold-plating has become uneven

satin gold dial with black trim & textured black sub-dials

Notes on the DIAL: faint scattered discoloration spots
citizen chronograph challenge timer bullhead 8110 automatic day-date watch

gold-plated steel bar hour markers with black accents

steel hour/minute hands; black-coated steel second hand; white-coated steel pointers

day-date display window at 6 o'clock

citizen chronograph challenge timer bullhead 8110 automatic day-date watch

gold-plated steel CITIZEN name logo, painted black CHRONOGRAPH & "AUTOMATIC" at 12 o'clock

painted black "23 JEWELS", "JAPAN" & serial numbers on bottom half of dial

painted black grid; painted white sub-grids

citizen chronograph challenge timer bullhead 8110 automatic day-date watch

NEW gold-plated steel crown; original CITIZEN push-buttons

Notes on the BUTTONS: acquired patina; coverage of gold-plating has become uneven

clear glass crystal

citizen chronograph challenge timer bullhead 8110 automatic day-date watch

original CITIZEN gold-plated steel bracelet

Band Length: fits up to 8 in with case

CITIZEN gold-plated steel Safety Sliding clasp

citizen chronograph challenge timer bullhead 8110 automatic day-date watch

gold-plated steel case back embossed with CITIZEN name logo, "BASE METAL TOP", "WATER RESISTANT", "STAINLESS STEEL BACK" & serial numbers

Notes on the CASE (Reverse): coverage of PVD coating has become uneven
We cannot guarantee the effectiveness of its waterproof closure because this watch is vintage
citizen chronograph challenge timer bullhead 8110 automatic day-date watch

citizen chronograph challenge timer bullhead 8110 automatic day-date watch

Japanese-made CITIZEN 23 jewels automatic movement - tested by our skilled technician

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