Description: Longines Ultrachron 1969 chronometer is manufactured in-house, with high-speed movement, a Square steel case with a mesh two-piece steel bracelet with brand insignia. Spectacular Silver dial with set baton indexes and Date indicator window. Based in St. Imier near La Chaux Fonds and Le Locle, the heart of Swiss watch manufacture, Longines had the distinction of being the world's finest watch manufacturer and the brand for chronograph watches for over 100 years. This watch was made in 1969 and the Ultrachron product was launched in 1969. So this piece is over 50 years old. This is a very special piece in a solid square Swiss-made case and it's got the finest in-house manufacture movement caliber 431 which is a high-speed automatic chronometer (officially certified) The winding rotor of the chronometer watch comes with an 18k gold edge. This special caliber, one of the finest ones of its period, was introduced in 1969 by the company. High speed, that is 36000 beats was a spectacular technical achievement of its time to make, enabling the watch to be highly accurate. This was also a very slim movement, thus an achievement in Swiss chronometry of the highest standard. It came in both configurations of standard and chronometer- this piece is the chronometer. A Square solid steel case and added to it is a combo print in green leather bespoke high-quality strap made for this watch with curved edge and easy change pins with18/16mm width and standard length and steel buckle. The case is in its original condition and is the main feature of this watch, the movement is serviced and comes warranty for the movement function and authenticity of the watch. Note: light scratches on case & back with patina on dial due to age of 55 years
Price: 1250 GBP
Location: Weybridge
End Time: 2024-12-07T19:33:10.000Z
Shipping Cost: 126.29 GBP
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Item Specifics
Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Strap Material: Stainless Steel
Closure: Buckle
Strap Colour: Steel
Number of Jewels: 25 Jewels
Dial Pattern: Linen
Indices: Baton Indexes
Dial Colour: Silver
Year Manufactured: 1969
Customised: No
Strap Width: 18 mm
Band/Strap: Bracelet
Vintage: Yes
Department: Men, Women
Case Colour: Steel
Caseback: Screwback
Bezel Type: Fixed
Lug Width: 18 mm
Manufacturer Warranty: 2 Years
Watch Shape: Square
Style: Dress/Formal
Features: 12-Hour Dial, Acrylic Crystal, Central Second, Chronometer, Date Indicator, Self-Winding, Shock-Resistant, Swiss Made, Swiss Movement
Case Size: 34 mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Bezel Colour: Steel
Handmade: Yes
Movement: Mechanical (Automatic)
Water Resistance: 20 m (2 ATM)
Seller Warranty: No
With Papers: No
With Service Records: No
Reference Number: 8351-1
Brand: Longines ultrachron
Type: Wristwatch
Model: Ultrachron chronometer
With Original Box/Packaging: No
Case Finish: Brushed
With Manual/Booklet: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Display: Analogue