Oh NEAT William !!!
This vintage Bullhead Seiko is just UNBELIEVABLE ! From the
way the pushers, and crown look up top like that. To the distinct look of the case,
and dial.
Even the bracelet gives you that EXCELLENT vintage feel too ! Congrats
on getting interested in vintage watches, as well as picking out, and tracking down
such a winner here. ..There is just something special about these vintage watches
William. Their different designs, along with timeless quality seem to just get better
with age in my opinion. Also think the fact that these watches are originals, rather
a redone newer version is great too. You can genuinely get more of a feel for the
time that these watches were out. It's like an authentic time machine for the wrist,
as well as a cool new addition, AND direction for a collection.
Probably one of
the first things to notice about your vintage Seiko here HAS to be that "Bullhead"
pusher, with crowns set-up. Have always liked this design, but honestly never knew
that they were called Bullheads until joining XMT, and hearing about them from
different people. The whole look is so different, along with iconic imho. It almost
makes the watch feel like it is alive or something with the pushers, and crown
literally looking like these intimidating horns. Add in the uniquely shaped sub-dials
on the dial, which remind you of eyes, and this vintage Seiko acts as if it is staring
right at you !
Hey, and look where the day, and date complication is here ! THAT
could even be it's mouth !
Great stuff !!! Really seems to be a ton of personality
with this watch William. However, besides the personality, there seems to be some
real precision, and quality behind the look. The dial with it's exceptional hands,
and matching style markers for instance is perfect. ..As are the amazingly fine
hash marks which really give the dial an even more dynamic feel. I like how they
actually seem to give the dial some cool added extra depth, but are still a very
necessary part of the dial at the same time. The hash marks even help make a
connection between the dial, and bezel come to think of it. While the use of the
same color on the two further enhances the look of the watch, and makes the
dial seem a little larger also. ..Then, just when you think you have seen everything
with the "Bullhead" crowns, and pushers, the extremely nice dial, and bezel. It's
the UNBELIEVABLE case that steals the spotlight ! At first it's the look from above,
with it's vintage dive shape that you notice. Then you discover the lines, along
with edges from the sides. Followed by a BIG difference in thickness from top
to bottom, and what looks like a multi-level crown protection area near the crown,
and pushers ! WOW ! ..This watch has EVERYTHING William. It's unbelievable
from the pushers, and crown to the intricate, and beautiful bracelet. Congrats
once again, and of course ..Enjoy
Unbelievable watch, as well as pictures !
Subject: 1970's BULLHEAD CHRONO AUTO 
Thu Jun 09, 2011 12:28 am
