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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

 
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: 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
  1. Notes on the BEZEL: its black enamel coating has imperfections
  2. Notes on the DIAL: scattered light discoloration spots
  3. 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!

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 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.

citizen chronograph challenge timer bullhead 8110 automatic day-date watch

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
citizen chronograph challenge timer bullhead 8110 automatic day-date watch

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

citizen chronograph challenge timer bullhead 8110 automatic day-date watch

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

citizen chronograph challenge timer bullhead 8110 automatic day-date watch

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

citizen chronograph challenge timer bullhead 8110 automatic day-date watch

original CITIZEN stainless steel crown & push-buttons

clear glass crystal

citizen chronograph challenge timer bullhead 8110 automatic day-date watch

original CITIZEN stainless steel bracelet

citizen chronograph challenge timer bullhead 8110 automatic day-date watch

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

CITIZEN stainless steel Fold-Over clasp

citizen chronograph challenge timer bullhead 8110 automatic day-date watch

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
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 - cleaned, serviced & checked by our skilled technician

 
payment

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shipment

We ship through EMS Express Mail Service, handled by the Post Office. This takes 7-12 working days to deliver.

We combine shipment or charge single shipping cost for up to 2 watches.

  1. $29 Australia
  2. $40 Austria
  3. $32 Bahrain
  4. $25 Bangladesh
  5. $24 Brunei
  6. $38 Canada
  7. $23 China
  8. $45 Denmark
  9. $35 Dubai
  10. $37 Egypt
  1. $44 Finland
  2. $49 France
  3. $46 Germany
  4. $42 Great Britain
  5. $41 Greece
  6. $31 Hong Kong
  7. $25 India
  8. $25 Indonesia
  9. $42 Ireland
  10. $40 Israel
  11. $43 Italy
  1. $29 Japan
  2. $25 Korea
  3. $33 Kuwait
  4. $23 Macao
  5. $38 Malaysia
  6. $37 Morocco
  7. $40 Netherlands
  8. $22 New Zealand
  9. $26 Norway
  10. $05 Philippines
  11. $36 Qatar
  1. $36 Saudi Arabia
  2. $23 Singapore
  3. $35 Spain
  4. $50 Sweden
  5. $46 Switzerland
  6. $23 Taiwan
  7. $21 Thailand
  8. $35 U.A.E.
  9. $42 U.K.
  10. $31 U.S.A.
  11. $25 Vietnam
 
 
returns

We pack & ship our watches securely but there are times when couriers are careless with packages. If your watch is delivered with loose parts,

You may return the watch for repair & we'll ship back to you free of charge
You may return the watch for a refund. Refunds include only the price of the item - shipping fee is non-refundable.
You may request for a partial refund. If you know a good watchmaker, we'll refund you the service fee for minor issues like loose hands, links or crown

Please contact us & we'll do our absolute best to make things right! Let us be courteous & professional towards one another.

 
 
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about us

Big Ben Watches is a trusted international dealer of quality vintage watches! Google Us!

We've been in business since 2005 with collectors & dealers around the world! We GUARANTEE that every watch you buy from us is 100% authentic!

We specialize in rare timepieces of value by established Swiss watchmakers. If you've been looking to expand your collection, we can supply!

We've been featured in the 54th issue of Quality & Precision Magazine – United Kingdom's premiere publication devoted to fine watches!

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