LONGINES

The new Longines Ultra-Chron

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BASED ON HISTORICAL INSPIRATION, LONGINES GIVES ITS NEW TIMEPIECES A DISTINCTIVE CLASSICAL AESTHETIC

Looking back throughout its history, Longines has been producing cool vintage and high-frequency timepieces for more than 100 years. Recently, the winged hourglass brand launched the impressively high-performing timepiece, the Longines UltraChron, a reimagining of the original Longines Ultra-Chron Diver of 1968. Design-wise, the new watch has the same distinguishing design cues as its predecessor, as well as distinct midcentury styling, remarkable accuracy, superior movements, and flawless finishing.

The watch also comes with a black NATO strap By Riga Ramadhan

A closer look at the dial of the Longines Ulta-Chron

Upfront, the striking black dial of the Longines Ultra-Chron watch is embellished with baton indices and a white minute track with alternating Super-LumiNova®-coated batons and rhodium plated appliques. The minute hand is rendered in a vivid shade of red, while the hour and minute hands have a well-polished silver finish and coated with Super-LumiNova® for optimal legibility. The central seconds hand of the new watch is straightforward, slim, and rendered in stainless steel, unlike its predecessor which had an arrow-tipped, lume-filled seconds hand. Another notable highlight is none other than the original Ultra-Chron logo, which is applied on the front as well as embossed on the case back.

The 43 mm cushion-shaped steel case is fitted with a diving bezel that boasts a sapphire insert with luminescent accents. Protecting the dial is an anti-reflective sapphire crystal that also shields the eye-catching face and increases the watch's resistance to scratches, while also reducing glare.

Underneath it all, the brand incorporates one of the most precise time movements the brand

Sporty and sturdy, the Longines Ultra-Chron is a watch steeped in history

has ever utilised on any of its products, the calibre L836.6, which offers a high-frequency of 36,000 beats per hour and 10 beats per second. This exacting calibre lies at the very heart of the Longines Ultra-Chron. UPFRONT, THE STRIKING BLACK DIAL OF THE LONGINES ULTRACHRON WATCH IS EMBELLISHED WITH BATON INDICES AND A WHITE MINUTE TRACK WITH ALTERNATING SUPER-LUMINOVA® COATED BATONS AND RHODIUM PLATED APPLIQUES

Providing a power reserve of up to 52 hours, the movement that drives the watch was tested by TIMELAB, an independent testing laboratory in Geneva. In addition, the watch itself is also further supported by TIMELAB's designation as an "ultra chronometer" after passing numerous independent tests, which denotes that its total performance exceeds the standard requirements of an ordinary chronometer due to its higher accuracy.

Furthermore, in the brand’s efforts to revive the 1968 Longines Ultra-Chron Diver watch, the designers at Longines also recognised the need for the watch to adapt to multiple environments, in addition to being a reliable instrument. Hence, for the finishing touches, the brand-new Longines Ultra-Chron also boasts a 300 metre water resistance, making it suitable for the majority of water-based sports. The watch also comes with two strap options: a classy, contemporary stainless steel bracelet, and a traditional, brown leather strap, with just the right amount of cushioning and accent stitching that complements the model. Rounding out the new timepiece is a special presentation box that contains a black NATO strap crafted from recycled material.

Overall, the new Longines Ultra-Chron wonderfully combines cutting-edge technology with historical features that make the timepiece a truly appealing masterpiece. A wonderful addition to any watch collection, this latest offering from Longines is a true sight to behold.