The modern Citizen Tsuno (Bullhead) Chronograph is a descendant of the brand’s 1973 Challenge Timer, a mechanical chronograph originally engineered for motorsport. Its defining "bullhead" architecture relocates the crown and pushers to the 12 o'clock position, a layout deliberately chosen to prevent wrist interference and easy operation for the driver mid-race. This specific reissue utilizes a high-contrast, 38mm white "panda" dial with recessed black sub-dials and a distinct orange handset, prioritizing immediate visual legibility.
Founded in 1918 as the Shokosha Watch Research Institute, its core identity was solidified in 1976 with the invention of the world's first light-powered analog quartz watch. This technology evolved into Eco-Drive, a proprietary system that converts any light source into energy, effectively eliminating the need for battery replacements and becoming the brand's technological cornerstone.
Citizen is a true manufacture that produces its own components, including the robust and ubiquitous Miyota mechanical movements used by countless third-party brands. This industrial self-sufficiency allows Citizen to dominate the market for accessible, technologically advanced, and highly reliable timepieces.
Overall Grade: 8 / 10 | Great Condition, Visible Wear Production: 2023 Contents: Full-set Genre: Quartz Chronograph
Size: 38mm Thickness: 11.7mm Lug Width: approx. 18mm
Case: Stainless steel, brushed finish, visible wear Bezel: Stainless steel, black ion-plated finish, visible wear Dial: White tri-compax panda dial, applied markers, date aperture Hands: Silver-tone pencil hands, orange chrono and sub-dial hands
Crown: Steel, push/pull, 12 o'clock crown and pushers, visible wear Crystal: Mineral crystal, visible wear Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet, visible wear Caseback: Stainless steel, solid, snap-on, visible wear Movement: Quartz Chronograph Caliber: 0510