Longines Ultra-Chron 18k 1973
The Ultra-Chron was first released in 1967 to celebrate Longines' 100th anniversary. Offering a high-beat caliber aimed at improving precision, this watch was guaranteed to not go over 1 minute variation per month, which is a more stringent deviation than any chronometer certification.
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The Ultra-Chron was only produced until the mid-1970s, and examples are therefore hard to come by. Despite their rarity, this reference was produced in a variety of case and lug shapes, materials, and dial variations.
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The flawless silverĀ dialĀ on this example, paired with the unusual thick lugs, applied gold logos and 18k roseĀ gold case set it apart from other iterations.
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CASE:
- excellentĀ overall condition, showing minor traces of use (near NOS)
- 3- bodyĀ 18k roseĀ gold case withĀ snap on case back
- 35 mm (without crown) / 41 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs)
- Year:Ā 1973
- Reference: 7826
MOVEMENT:
- Longines Caliber 431 - Automatic
- 17 jewels, 36000 A/h, 40 hours power reserve
- professionally serviced 03/2022
- +5sec/d / 270Ā°
DIAL:
- original never touched silverĀ dialĀ in flawlessĀ condition
- original hands, dial and crown
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Longines Ultra-Chron 18k 1973
Longines Ultra-Chron 18k 1973
The Ultra-Chron was first released in 1967 to celebrate Longines' 100th anniversary. Offering a high-beat caliber aimed at improving precision, this watch was guaranteed to not go over 1 minute variation per month, which is a more stringent deviation than any chronometer certification.
Ā
The Ultra-Chron was only produced until the mid-1970s, and examples are therefore hard to come by. Despite their rarity, this reference was produced in a variety of case and lug shapes, materials, and dial variations.
Ā
The flawless silverĀ dialĀ on this example, paired with the unusual thick lugs, applied gold logos and 18k roseĀ gold case set it apart from other iterations.
Ā
CASE:
- excellentĀ overall condition, showing minor traces of use (near NOS)
- 3- bodyĀ 18k roseĀ gold case withĀ snap on case back
- 35 mm (without crown) / 41 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs)
- Year:Ā 1973
- Reference: 7826
MOVEMENT:
- Longines Caliber 431 - Automatic
- 17 jewels, 36000 A/h, 40 hours power reserve
- professionally serviced 03/2022
- +5sec/d / 270Ā°
DIAL:
- original never touched silverĀ dialĀ in flawlessĀ condition
- original hands, dial and crown
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Description
The Ultra-Chron was first released in 1967 to celebrate Longines' 100th anniversary. Offering a high-beat caliber aimed at improving precision, this watch was guaranteed to not go over 1 minute variation per month, which is a more stringent deviation than any chronometer certification.
Ā
The Ultra-Chron was only produced until the mid-1970s, and examples are therefore hard to come by. Despite their rarity, this reference was produced in a variety of case and lug shapes, materials, and dial variations.
Ā
The flawless silverĀ dialĀ on this example, paired with the unusual thick lugs, applied gold logos and 18k roseĀ gold case set it apart from other iterations.
Ā
CASE:
- excellentĀ overall condition, showing minor traces of use (near NOS)
- 3- bodyĀ 18k roseĀ gold case withĀ snap on case back
- 35 mm (without crown) / 41 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs)
- Year:Ā 1973
- Reference: 7826
MOVEMENT:
- Longines Caliber 431 - Automatic
- 17 jewels, 36000 A/h, 40 hours power reserve
- professionally serviced 03/2022
- +5sec/d / 270Ā°
DIAL:
- original never touched silverĀ dialĀ in flawlessĀ condition
- original hands, dial and crown
