Longines - Ultra-Chron - No reserve price - Men - 1972

Superb Longines Ultra-Chron automatic, an iconic Swiss vintage watch from the 1970s, particularly appreciated by watch enthusiasts for its elegance, high-frequency movement, and characteristic design of that era.

This example stands out for its excellent condition, its magnificent sun-brushed silver dial, and its all-original set, notably including its Longines-signed crown and the metal bracelet with a signed clasp.

Dial and hands

The watch carries its original dial, never repainted or restored, in remarkable condition.
Its sun-brushed silver finish offers beautiful reflections depending on lighting, highlighted by the applied baton markers and matching hands.
The dial is particularly clean, with no significant patina or notable defects visible.
The Longines signature, the famous winged hourglass logo, the word “Automatic,” and the “Ultra-Chron” logo at 6 o’clock are present.
A date window is at 3 o’clock.

Case and dimensions

Brand: Longines
Collection: Ultra-Chron
Era: 1970s
Diameter: 35 mm excluding crown
Case: stainless steel
Shape: cushion case with geometric lines
Dial: original sun-brushed silver
Crown: original, signed Longines
Case back: signed Longines Ultra-Chron
The case is in superb overall condition for its age. It retains its characteristic lines and brushed finish, with only light wear marks consistent with its age.

Ultra-Chron automatic movement

This watch is equipped with a manual-winding mechanical movement from the Longines Ultra-Chron family.
This collection is notably renowned for its high-frequency movements operating at 36,000 beats per hour (5 Hz), a horological feat for the era, developed to improve running accuracy.
The watch is functional at the time of sale. It winds automatically and has a date display.

Original Longines bracelet

A true asset of this example is the presence of its original Longines metal bracelet, together with its signed clasp bearing the brand’s famous winged hourglass.
The bracelet is in very good overall condition, with clean links and light signs of use.
It can accommodate a wrist circumference of up to about 19.5 cm, which will suit many wrists.
This coordinated ensemble with the case enhances the charm and aesthetic coherence of this vintage watch.

Overall condition

This Longines Ultra-Chron is offered in excellent overall condition for a watch of about 50 years.
Original dial in remarkable condition.
Very clean case, with light signs of use.
Original crown signed Longines.
Longines metal bracelet with signed clasp.
Functional automatic movement.
Homogeneous and fully original set.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow precise appreciation of the watch’s condition.

Professional sale and shipping

This watch is offered by Fusée & Co, a professional seller specializing in vintage watches.
The sale comes with a professional invoice.
The watch will be carefully boxed and shipped with tracking to ensure safe transport.

A superb vintage Longines Ultra-Chron, entirely original, with its remarkably preserved silver dial, its elegant case, and the signed Longines bracelet. A very nice piece for collectors and lovers of vintage Swiss watches."