The bullhead chronograph gets its name from the pusher placement at the top of the case rather than the side. This style was popular in the ‘70s by brands such as Omega, Seiko, and Citizen. Since 1973, Citizen’s Tsuno Chronograph has been its de facto bullhead model of choice, which was based on the Challenge Timer from the year before and celebrated 50 years in 2023. It has now gotten blacked out thanks to Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto and his style label Group Y (known for the adidas Y-3 collection). Let’s check it out…
Based on the octagonal quartz Tsuno Chronograph already in Citizen’s lineup, the limited-edition Group Y sports an all-black stainless steel case and matching bracelet, giving this vintage-inspired chronograph a modern streetwear aesthetic.
The release consists of a reverse panda-style dial with a trio of white registers or a stealthier version with black registers — though legibility might be a bit difficult with this one. The former sports the Group Y logo on the bottom subdial while the latter has it above the subdial. Whichever the case, the second hand, indices, tachymeter scale, and date window still remain white.
These are a bit more expensive than the regular Citizen Tsuno Chrono but they also look pretty unique — and are admittedly still cheaper than plenty of other revered quartz chronographs on the market today.
Powered by the aforementioned quartz movement with about 2 years of batter life, the Group Y x Citizen Tsuno Chrono has a highly wearable 38mm case with 10.8mm thickness and 50m of water resistance. The solid black caseback also features the Group Y branding and edition numbering out of 200 (for the reverse panda) or 300 (for the all-black).
Case Size: 38mm
Case Thickness: 10.8mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 50m
Movement: Quartz
Band: Stainless steel bracelet
Limited Edition?: Yes, 200 (reverse panda) or 300 (all-black)
Available now for $575 — nearly $300 more than the regular Tsuno Chrono — the Group Y limited editions are expected to sell out quickly. Head over to Yohji Yamamoto’s web store to learn more.
Citizen’s Tsuno Chrono gets a pair of blacked-out versions thanks to Yohji Yamamoto’s Group Y style label, bringing a modern urban vibe to the vintage-style watch.
