All Steel CITIZEN Chronograph Challenge Timer "Bullhead" 8110A Flyback

This watch was SOLD to a Private Collector on February 26, 2018


Gender: male Year: 1970 - 1979 Accessories: none Crystal: glass Dial Width: 30 mm Dial Height: 30 mm	Movement: 23 jewels automatic Case: stainless steel Case Width: 40 mm without crown Case Height: 41 mm with lugs Serial Number on Back: 4.901177K, 00901049, GN-4-5, 67-9011, SSB Serial Number on Movement: 8110A Band: stainless steel Band Width: 18 mm Band Length: 5 in (measures up to 6.5 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 AFTERMARKET hands!
FEATURES: Flyback CHRONOGRAPH, Original Aged Dial, Day-Date
STAINLESS STEEL: case, back, crowns, clasp & bracelet

Notes on the BEZEL: its black enamel coating has imperfections
Notes on the DIAL: scattered light discoloration spots
Notes on the HOUR MARKERS: brightness of luminous tips has dimmed with age

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

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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 uniform steel body, compact case & a high beat automatic movement with flyback & hand winding features. Its dial has acquired a dark tone around its edges - a natural gradient finish!

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.

EXTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *EXCELLENT condition (88-92%): Evidence of use is visible to the unaided eye. Scratches are light, but more numerous than "near mint".

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

stainless steel case

black-coated stainless steel bezel

Notes on the BEZEL: its black enamel coating has imperfections

satin white dial

Notes on the DIAL: scattered light discoloration spots

Its dial has acquired a dark tone around its edges - a natural gradient finish!

satin black sub-dials with turquoise accents

black/white bar hour markers with luminous tips

Notes on the HOUR MARKERS: brightness of luminous tips has dimmed with age

steel hour/minute hands; orange-coated second hand & pointers

vertical day-date display window at 6 o'clock

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

painted black "23 JEWELS", "JAPAN" & serial numbers at 6 o'clock

painted black grid ; painted white sub-grids

original CITIZEN stainless steel crown & push-buttons

clear glass crystal

original CITIZEN stainless steel bracelet

Band Length: 5 in (measures up to 6.5 in with case)

CITIZEN stainless steel Fold-Over clasp

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

We cannot guarantee the effectiveness of its waterproof closure because this watch is vintage

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

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Our watches are VINTAGE, unless stated otherwise. Their capacity to tell accurate time & manage power is consistent with available technology during their time of production.