Stonebridge Watches are pleased to offer this Vintage Longines Ultrachron
SIZE : 35mm
SPECIFICATIONS
History : Pre-Owned
Condition : Very Good to Excellent
Brand : Longines
Model : Ultrachron
Year : Circa : 1968
Box : Longines Travel Case
Papers : No
Case Size : 35mm (Excluding Crown)
Movement : CAL: 431 (High Beat)
Strap : Longines Mesh Bracelet & Additional vintage leather strap & Longines buckle
EXTRA DETAILS
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STONEBRIDGE WATCHES SAYS...When Longines introduced the Ultra-Chron in 1967, it represented the pinnacle of their mechanical expertise — a time when Swiss watchmakers were pushing the limits of accuracy before the quartz revolution began. The Ultra-Chron was one of the world’s first high-frequency automatic watches, running at an impressive 36,000 vibrations per hour (5 Hz) — twice the rate of most movements of the era.
This beautifully preserved example from the late 1960s captures that innovation in a design that remains effortlessly refined. The stainless-steel case measures a balanced 35 mm, housing a silver sunburst dial with crisp applied hour markers and the distinctive Ultra-Chron wave emblem at six o’clock. Subtle crosshair lines draw the eye inward, while the date window at three adds a touch of functionality.
At its heart beats the Longines Calibre 431, an in-house automatic movement renowned for its smooth seconds hand and remarkable precision. Paired with a vintage stainless-steel mesh bracelet, the watch wears with both presence and comfort, offering a timeless blend of technical achievement and understated style.
In Summary
The Ultra-Chron marks one of Longines’ finest mechanical achievements — a high-beat icon that bridged the golden age of mechanical watchmaking and the dawn of the quartz era. For collectors who appreciate authentic horological innovation wrapped in a timeless design, this watch delivers both history and elegance in equal measure.
Here at Stonebridge Watches we are always drawn to sunburst dials especially with a cross-hair design. We feel for everyday wear a leather strap is perhaps more practical and will therefore include an additional vintage quality leather strap matched with a Longines buckle to give you added variety of wear and look.
