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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.

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

 
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, 81000187, GN-4-5, 67-9011, 55B
Serial Number on Movement: 8110A
Band: gold-plated steel
Band Width: 18 mm
Band Length: 6.5 in (measures 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 AFTERMARKET Dial + NEW Bracelet & Clasp!
  • 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 CASE (Reverse): faded PVD coating along sharp edges
  2. 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 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

PVD-COATED STEEL CASE

gold-plated steel bezel

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

citizen chronograph challenge timer bullhead 8110 automatic day-date watch

black/white bar hour markers with luminous tips

gold-plated steel hour/minute hands & pointers ; black-coated steel second hand

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

original CITIZEN gold-plated steel crown & 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

NEW gold-plated steel bracelet

Band Length: 6.5 in (measures up to 8 in with case)

citizen chronograph challenge timer bullhead 8110 automatic day-date watch

NEW gold-plated steel Fold-Over 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): faded PVD coating along sharp edges
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

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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!

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