Breitling Bullhead 7101 Manual Wind
unusual retro design - excellent condition - fantastic dial colors
It owes its distinctive nickname “Bullhead” to the unusual placement of the chronograph pushers. Rather than being positioned on the side as seen in most chronographs, they are located on the top of the case, resembling the horns of a bull. This configuration was intentionally designed to improve usability – particularly in motorsport, where quick and intuitive timekeeping is essential.
Equally striking is the asymmetrical wedge-shaped stainless steel case: slimmer towards the bottom and more pronounced at the top, giving the watch a dynamic presence on the wrist. The functional design is further enhanced by a rotating bezel with hour and minute scale.
The dial is a true highlight, featuring a captivating interplay of warm brown tones ranging from nougat to cappuccino and caramel. The combination of a tachymeter scale and a bold red pulsations scale emphasizes the instrument-like character of the watch. Bright orange accents appear in the hands as well as in the white subdials, creating a vibrant yet perfectly balanced overall aesthetic. The date window with its red numeral integrates seamlessly into this carefully composed color scheme.
Inside, the watch is powered by the reliable hand-wound Breitling caliber 7740, known for its robustness and dependable performance.
Condition Report
Dial: flawless condition – original tritium lume on markers and hands – signed “Breitling Geneve Swiss Made T” – red pulsometer scale – white tachymeter scale.
Case: large 42 x 47 mm stainless steel case in excellent condition – sharp edges – only very light signs of wear – correct engravings on the inner caseback – original Breitling crown – crisp bezel.
Movement: hand-wound Breitling caliber 7740 – timegrapher results: rate: -8s/day, amplitude: 186, beat error: 0.7.
Serial number: 1372xxx (1971)
Int.Exe.: 125618
Manufacturer: Breitling
Model: Bullhead
Reference: 7101
Functions: chronograph - hour and minute - stopwatch - pulse analyzer - tachymeter - 12 hour totalizer - 30 minutes counter - date
Material: Stainless steel
Dial: brown
Watch glass: acrylic crystal
Bracelet: leather
Type of clasp: pin buckle
Diameter: 42mm
Length: 47mm
Width: 42mm
Height: 15mm
Caliber name: Breitling Kaliber 7740
Movement type: manual wind
Year of Manufacture: 1971
Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition
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