Stonebridge Watches are pleased to offer this Vintage Longines Ultrachron
SIZE : 37mm
SPECIFICATIONS
History : Pre-Owned
Condition : Very Good to Excellent
Brand : Longines
Model : Ultrachron
Year : Circa : 1968
Box : Longines Travel Case
Papers : No
Case Size : 37mm (Excluding Crown)
Movement : CAL: 431
Strap : Leather Strap
EXTRA DETAILS
Service completed November 2024, new rotor fitted and watch has undergone
a deep ultrasonic clean and polish to restore it's original shine.If you require further information regarding the watch or are concerned about shipping and import fees outside of the UK, please contact us via e-mail or what's app.
STONEBRIDGE WATCHES SAYS...The Longines Ultra-Chron is a classic model from the late 1960's, known for its high-frequency movement and elegant design. Here's an overview of it's specifications.
Movement:
The watch features the Longines Caliber 431, a high-frequency automatic movement.
Frequency: 36,000 vibrations per hour (vph), ensuring superior precision compared to standard movements of its time.
Power reserve: Approximately 40 hours.
Jewels: 25 jewels.
Dial:
The dial is silver-toned with a sunburst finish, which enhances its vintage appeal.
Applied indices with a polished finish and a date window at 3 o'clock.
The "Ultra-Chron" branding and a logo denoting high accuracy.
Dauphine hands with a central seconds hand.
Case:
Material: Stainless steel.
Diameter: 37mm (Excluding Crown)
Polished finish, with a sleek and slightly rounded profile.
Lug width: Approximately 18mm.
Introduced in 1968, the Longines Ultra-Chron series was marketed as a highly accurate watch, catering to both dress and sport watch enthusiasts. It's high-beat movement was an innovation of the time, aiming to rival chronometers in precision.
Here at Stonebridge Watches we love a vintage with a sunburst finished dial and this does not disappoint. Plus unusually the case size is 37mm making it one of the ''larger'' timepieces from this era of dress watchmaking.
When received we found the rotor a little rough and noisy, therefore it has been fully replaced reducing the noise and had a service completed. In addition the watch has been deep cleaned ultrasonically and cleaned to restore much of it's original polish and lustre.
If you are looking for a slightly larger vintage watch than the usual 35mm more often found at this time we heartily recommend this Longines Ultrachron. It's timeless elegant design has versatile wearability and a historical significance as one of the pioneering high beat watches.
