No. 832 / Longines Ultra-Chron with Box - 1974
Longines Ultra-Chron “Jumbo” With Box / 1974 Intro This Longines Ultra-Chron from 1974 features a stunning blue crosshair dial that adds depth and character to its vintage design. It comes with its original box, which are rare these days. It is powered by the Caliber 6651 automatic movement, known for its reliability and its convenient quick-set function, which allows the date to be adjusted by moving the hour hand back and forth past midnight. Story The Longines Ultra-Chron is a watch that ticks all the boxes that we require of a proper vintage dress piece. Introduced in 1967 to mark Longines' centenary, the Ultra-Chron used a high-beat movement to deliver remarkable precision—advertised as the world's most accurate watch. Detail MODEL Ultra-Chron REFERENCE 8317 10 YEAR 1974 SERIAL 52071992 CASE 35mm (excl. crown), Stainless Steel MOVEMENT Automatic, Cal.6651 LUG 18mm COMES WITH Watch with new faux leather strap with original Longines watch case Condition OVERALL A Rank CASE Some Scratches CRYSTAL Some Scratches DIAL Little Patina HANDS & INDICES Little Patina MOVEMENT Great Condition, checked and oiled ACCURACY Around 10 Sec. / day (12 Hr. Timegrapher Test)