Welcome to Pete’s Vintage Watch Blog, Where I will showcase
my collection and discuss watches that are on my wish list and other vintage
watch related topics
In this week’s post I want to talk about one of my favorite watches, a vintage Citizen
chronograph from the 1970’s. This particular watch is what is commonly referred to as a “franken watch” which is when a watch is pieced together from two or more different models; usually this is done out of necessity when parts are missing or broken, but can also be done if a certain aesthetic is desired, which is the case here.
This watch utilizes an automatic Citizen 8110 23J movement.
This is a flyback chronograph which means the chronograph does not need to be
stopped first before resetting.
I purchased the watch about a year and a half ago and it was
advertised as recently serviced and so far it has had no issues.
Although franken watches typically are not as collectible as
a one hundred percent original watch, I was just really drawn to the
combination of dial and case and when collecting sometimes it’s best to ju
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buy what you like, as long you don’t over pay.