Modern Omega Seamaster Bullhead Chronograph Limited Editions

 Modern Omega Seamaster Bullhead Chronograph Limited Editions 

Omega Seamaster Bullhead Chronograph – Overview

• Nickname: “Bullhead” because of its unusual case shape — pushers are at 12 o’clock and the crown is at 12 (sometimes also a crown at 6), resembling a bull’s head.

• First Release: 1969 (Reference 146.011), originally marketed for rally drivers.

• Purpose: Optimized for timing laps/rallies; top-mounted pushers made it easier to use with hands on a steering wheel.

• Movement: Early versions used Caliber 930, a manually wound chronograph movement.

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Modern Limited Editions

Omega reissued the Bullhead several times in modern form, always as limited editions:

1. Seamaster Bullhead Co-Axial Chronograph (2013)

• Reference: 225.12.43.50.04.001 (white dial) and other variants.

• Movement: Co-Axial Caliber 3113 automatic chronograph.

• Case: 43mm, stainless steel, internal rotating bezel.

• Dial Options:

  • White dial with black subdials (panda-style).

  • Black dial with silver subdials.

  • Limited special edition versions for certain markets (e.g., Rio 2016 edition).

• Production: Not individually numbered, but produced in small numbers.

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2. Seamaster Bullhead “Rio 2016” Limited Edition

• Reference: 522.12.43.50.04.001

• Year: 2016, to celebrate the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

• Features:

  • Blue leather strap with perforations and Olympic colors lining.

  • Colored 60-minute rotating inner bezel with green, yellow, red, and blue numerals (Olympic rings colors).

  • White dial with blue subdials.

• Movement: Caliber 3113 Co-Axial chronograph.

• Production: Limited to 316 pieces worldwide.

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3. Seamaster Bullhead “Rio 2016” Gold Version

• Much rarer — available in yellow gold for select collectors.

• Very limited production, usually sold through Omega boutiques.