It's our sincere desire to introduce, broaden & sustain the hobby of watch collecting. We're committed to make every transaction a positive buying experience for you!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.Never experiment with a watch unless you are a watchmaker. Remember, curiousity killed the watch! When unsure about setting features, feel free to contact us! Should you have any questions about any of our items, please write to us & we'll get in touch with you right away! All Steel CITIZEN Chronograph Challenge Timer "Bullhead" 8110A Flyback
This is an authentic Japanese-made 1970s CITIZEN Chronograph Challenge Timer "Bullhead" 8110A Automatic Watch with Day-Date.
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. 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 CITZEN Bullhead & is a contemporary of the SEIKO Bullhead. Both are equally saught 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 - cleaned, serviced & checked by our skilled technician
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