Category Archives: Vintage Watches

How to Identify an Original Bullhead Dial – Some Tips

Posted on December 11, 2018 by

Citizen’s 67-9011 Challenge Timer – usually known as the ‘Bullhead’ – is the most commonly seen version of their line of vintage auto chronographs. I’ve had more than a few people ask me to take a look at examples offered … Continue reading →

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More 67-9313 Restorations Now Added

Posted on November 25, 2018 by

Five more examples of Brian’s work are now included on the Restoration page – numbers 20 to 24….and #24 is an interesting one 🙂  I’ll be interested to read your comments about that one! Here’s a quick link: https://sweep-hand.org/brians-8110a-restoration-the-speedy-67-9313/

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More Speedy Examples on the Way

Posted on November 22, 2018 by

Brian has been busy working on more 67-9313’s, and has sent pics and info on five more – I’ll be adding these to the Restoration Page soon. Been catching up on things this week after a week’s holiday visiting Barcelona … Continue reading →

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Colourful Citizens

Posted on October 14, 2018 by

Citizen certainly weren’t shy about using colours in the 1970s, and their range of automatic chronographs is a good example. Even with conservative dial colours, colourful highlights were used on a number of the models to grab a bit of … Continue reading →

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Citizen Chronograph 67-9071 ‘Monaco’ – More than a restoration!

Posted on August 28, 2018 by

I’ve just published a new page featuring more of Brian Leiser’s excellent work – this time he has built a 67-9071 from parts I supplied. And, of course, he’s done a superb job! From two rather sad non-runners, along with … Continue reading →

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It’s been rather quiet here over the summer, but….

Posted on August 19, 2018 by

I’ve been busy over recent months with lots of non-watch related stuff, but that’s going to change soon! I’ve just got something back from master watchmaker Brian Leiser…….yes, he’s worked his chronograph magic again 🙂  This time on one of … Continue reading →

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Not Had a Reply?

Posted on August 9, 2018 by

I’ve had some issues with email over recent weeks, so if you have contacted me with a question and not had a reply could you please get back to me.  Apologies if this has happened to you, but I’ll try … Continue reading →

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