- YEAR : 2016
- Ref. 311.33.
- Reserved
Brand | Citizen |
Model | Self-winding flyback |
Version | silver arrow racing |
Manufacturer reference | S7-9011 |
YEAR | 1978 |
Type of movement | Mechanical movement with self-winding |
Case material | Steel |
Strap material | Steel |
Content delivered | Mostra travel case |
Price |
1,250.00
Tax included
|
Certificate | Certificate of authenticity |
Mostra reference | MT0120364 |
New / Used | Pre-owned watch |
Manufacturer's caliber reference | Citizen Caliber 8110 with 23 jewels |
Case size (mm) | 36 |
Lug (mm) | 18 |
Type of glass | Hardened and anti-reflective mineral glass |
Dial | Silver panda dial with black counters |
Buckle | Folding clasp |
Strap Type | Original strap |
Min. strap length (cm) | 12 |
Max. strap length (cm) | 23 |
Strap color | Steel |
Specificities | Flyback movement, 28,800 vib/h, bi-compax calendar day of the week |
Vintage Citizen Silver Arrow Challenge Timer "Bull-Head" Bi-compax panda tritium dial watch with black totalizer counters from 1978 surrounded by a white interior tachymeter with a black background. A collection watch with an atypical case shape called "bull-head", which was directly inspired by the Space-Age years. Its intermediate-size case is suitable for all wrists. This Citizen 8110 with automatic Flyback movement is a collector's watch often associated with the space-art and unconventional universe of the seventies. When it was launched, it appeared on the wrist of the greatest icons of the time and in numerous general advertisements about motorcycles and motorsports. One of the most noticed advertisements will remain the one which depicts her with a Norton Commando in the background, signing her impetuous temperament in love with speed.
Citizen mechanical calibre mechanism 8110, 23 jewels with self-winding. Citizen made this high-quality movement based on the C-8110 column movement. It has a flyback function. Its power reserve autonomy at rest is forty-eight hours, and its operating speed is 28,800 vibrations per hour. It is at the level of the largest sports manufacturer.
Still very affordable today, this clock, popular with collectors, tends to become rarer on the pre-owned market of timepieces. With a strong temperament and a remarkable production quality, it is suitable for all wrists, men or women. This exceptional watch also can metamorphose with different types of straps. It turns out to be very wise or even studious on an alligator or black leather strap, Space Age with its Steel strap or a Black Nato and rebellious with a "Pilot" type strap. " or "bracelet of strength".
You will find details and anecdotes about Citizen and the other watch manufacturers with the history of their models in our "watch history" section of the mostra-mag section, the mostra-store blog.
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