Tag Archives: Vintage Citizen Chronograph 8110A

The original 67-9313 ‘Speedy’ Bracelet?

Posted on August 11, 2015 by sweephand

The 67-9313 chronograph from the 1970s, known as the ‘Speedy’ was originally sold on a steel bracelet. So far I have not been able to find a clear catalog image so it has been something of a mystery. This is the … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Featured Watch #68 – the 67-9313 Chronograph, aka the ‘Speedy’

Posted on March 17, 2015 by sweephand

Citizen’s range of mechanical ‘Challenge Timer’ chronographs, using the 8110A movement, included a number of models that were very ‘1970s’ in their design. One model, however, was of a more ‘classic’ design – the 67-9313. With two dial variations, black and ‘white’ … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Featured Watch #67: 67-9356 Chronograph

Posted on January 27, 2015 by sweephand

The first featured watch of 2015 is number 67 in the series, so it had to be a ’67’ model 🙂 And this one is just back from Brian (aka ’31 Jewels’) who has done a great job, as usual, … Continue reading →

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The Stainless Steel ‘Bullhead’ Chronograph – 67-9356

Posted on July 30, 2014 by sweephand

All but one of Citizen’s ‘bullhead’ models, with the 8110A movement, were mounted in ‘base metal’ cases, albeit with stainless steel backs. Some were gold plated or black coated. The only one to use a stainless steel case was the 67-9356 model … Continue reading →

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Brian’s 8110A Restoration Page

Posted on July 20, 2014 by sweephand

I’ve just done a final update to Brian’s restoration page – this is to include one more watch, this time a white Speedy which Brian brought back from the very edge of oblivion! It’s in the page as exhibit 3 in … Continue reading →

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Automatic Chronograph Page Updated

Posted on June 17, 2014 by sweephand

With thanks to Mikko, I’ve been able to update the Chronograph page. In particular the section on the 67-9143 (black case / gold dial) model has been amended to clarify that Citizen appears to have used two different case numbers … Continue reading →

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A Little Project – Black Dial 67-9038 Chronograph Sorted

Posted on February 18, 2014 by sweephand

I’ve had a spare 67-9038 (8110A chronograph) case lying around for some time. On an original solid link but somewhat stretched bracelet, it has been polished a little over zealously, and the black bezel had also been polished back to … Continue reading →

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8110A Restoration Page Published

Posted on January 11, 2014 by sweephand

The page featuring Part 1 of Brian’s restoration of a Citizen 8110A ‘Speedy’ chronograph is now available 🙂  https://sweep-hand.org/brians-8110a-restoration-the-speedy-67-9313/ I hope you will follow the page as it progresses – I’ll post an update on the Home page too as … Continue reading →

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If You Like Citizen’s Vintage Chronographs….

Posted on January 11, 2014 by sweephand

…then I hope you will be interested in a new page I’ll be publishing this weekend. I’m no watchmaker, so my understanding of the inner workings of any watch is limited – chronographs are even more mysterious! However, as I … Continue reading →

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Should the Citizen 8110A and 8100A Chronographs Be Left Running?

Posted on December 17, 2013 by sweephand

This question has been asked many times before, and the advice is that the chronograph mechanism should be left running to minimise wear. The same applies to the Seiko 6138 and 6139 vintage chronographs. This advice relates to the design … Continue reading →

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