This was an extraordinary claim for a series produced mechanical wristwatch. Other watch brands longines watches ultra chron pulsus date at 6. Longines has meticulously recorded each of its watches serial numbers since 1867. Outstanding longines ultrachron vintage mens pearl dial. When it debuted, longines claimed in its advertisements that the ultrachron was the worlds most accurate watch, and was guaranteed accurate to within a minute per month or about two seconds per day. The swiss luxury watch manufacturer longines has a history stretching back 180 years.
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Billed as the worlds most accurate watch, the watch was guaranteed to be accurate to within a minute a month. Unfollow longines ultra chron to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Sep 23, 2015 apparently, there are longines admiral md watches corum quartz md watches russian raketa md watches even omega seamaster md watches but i have not been able to find a single frigging ultra chron md watch in the whole internet or an ultra chron with date at six. Longines ultrachron vintage with highbeat movement 431 rectangular this is my first post on and i hope you forgive my untrained language and other irregularities. Longines was founded in saintimier in 1832 by auguste agassiz, a swiss watchmaker and brother of biologist louis agassiz. From revolutionizing the means of production to pioneering flight technology to timing professional sports, the company is an expert in precision and high performance. I have been unable to remove the case back to see the movement. Longines conquest automatic vintage gold capped 1960s mens watch wbox book lv404.
Make offer longines ultra chron automatic movement cal. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Ultra because the calibre 431 beats at 36,000 bph, so 10 beats every second. Other watch brands longines watches help identifying a vintage ultrachron st1 nov 1, 20. Mar 28, 2003 by its onehundredth year, longines had produced some 15 million watches, longines 125, 18671992, at page 14, longines, st. Longines is the oldest registered brand name still in use today. I got the first watch, the one with the 6651 movement. Jul 28, 2015 these groundbreaking developments sparked the beginning of longines career in producing regulating organs for their timepieces which guaranteed accuracy an innovation which shaped the ultra chron collection. Mar 16, 2017 longines ultra chron flagship 18k gold. Longines ultrachron 18 carat circa 1960s please note that this item is being sold as not working a beautiful swiss made longines ultrachron wristwatch.
When it comes to hunting down vintage watches on ebay, it can be a gold mine, but it can also be. Longines files a patent for this calibre, one of the most remarkable in its history. The case hasnt been weighed due to the glass and movement. Between these years, the first digital screen watch was created. Longines ultrachron 36,000 bph balance wheel in slow motion action. The ultra chron was a 36,000 beat per hour watch sold with a guarantee of accuracy in the wrist. Under francillon, the company moved to a site called les longines on the river suze in 1867, trademarked the name longines in 1880, and registered the famous.
Longines ultrachron vintage with highbeat movement 431. Get the best deals on longines ultra chron when you shop the largest online selection at. Swiss watch brand longines to partner with chi al shaqab. At the time, longines marketed the ultrachron as the most accurate watch in the world guaranteeing a precision within 2 seconds per day. The 6651 is the version 2 of the ultra chron movement. This guide is sadly lacking information on longines ultra chron. Help identifying a vintage ultrachron omega forums. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns.
In 1904 longines again supplied chronometers to a u. As per the information on the back of the watch, a 1260 wrench is required to gain access to the movement. His failed attempt is scarcely noted in the history books, but the expedition would mark longines long and illustrious history as the watch of choice by many explorers and adventurers. The case and bakelite bezel make this piece unique and attractive while on the wrist. In 1967, as the quartz crisis was gathering pace, longines launched the ultra chron, an example of which is illustrated above. The regulating organ of the l430 movement is a guarantee of accuracy, with the characteristics of a competition piece as it vibrates at a frequency. This means longines is able to provide a service that is greatly appreciated amongst admirers of the brand the world over and is available only to watch owners who have had their timepiece for a certain amount of time. Founded in 1832 by auguste agassiz, the company that would become longines really came into its own in 1860 when agassizs nephew, ernest francillon, took the watch makers reigns. Make offer magnificent super rare longines ultra chron diver original box. The ultrachron is important for having a 36,000vph movement. From revolutionizing the means of production to pioneering. In addition to modern classics with a sporty flair, longines also presents timepieces that are committed to a timeless and. Longines was founded in 1832, its winged hourglass logo is the oldest registered trademark for a watchmaker. Movement, in very good original condition and in proper working order.
The ultra chron is important for having a 36,000vph movement. Find out the beginning of the rolex watches story fine watches, cool watches, watches. Does anyone know of a reference site to help me identify a vintage ultrachron. Longines vintage mechanical automatic wristwatches for. Longines watches all prices for longines watches on chrono24. Longines gold case mechanical automatic wristwatches for. The link in the first post says for a brief discussion of the exceedingly rare longines certified chronometer ultrachron click. See also, jacqueline henrybedat, une region, une passion, lhorlogerie une enterprise. Get a great deal with this online auction for a longines watch presented by property room on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client. Longines ultra chron 8309 calibre 431 posted on july 30, 2014 by christian at least the broadband connection at home works, so i can write a little blog entry about this watch. This longines ultrachron caliber 431 was a labor of love which is to say it took an incredibly long time and was more expensive than i had imagined. The case and bakelite bezel make this piece unique and. This highgrade movement was introduced into longines arsenal with their acquisition of the record watch company in the early 1960s and the movement serial, along with the watch case numbers, date this.
In 1967, as the quartz crisis was gathering pace, longines launched the ultrachron, an example of which is illustrated above. The case back gasket is nicely warped, but that gets replaced anyway. Learn about the highbeat majesty of the longines ultrachron. Gents vintage longines ultra chron black diamond dial. Debuting in 1967, the ultrachron was built to celebrate longines centenary. Longines ultra chron flagship 18k gold longines, vintage.
Longines production went into overdrive producing in a brief span of some five years assuming the ultra chrons were produced from late 1967 through about 19723 more than twice the production of 100 years of effort or. Mens longines ultrachron vintage watch evaluated by. Longines date at six 6 ultra chron date at six 6 i actually feel a bit stupid, because i think i have tried several times the same search. This collection combines the refinement of the past to the high precision of modern swiss watchmaking techniques. Longines mens 18k gold ultra chron 7950 automatic wdate c. Iirc, girardperregeaux was first to market, but longines put theirs out shortly after. Today, i want to introduce this fancy longines dresser to you. Longines provided timers used at the first modern olympics in 1896. Gents longines ultra chron automatic wrist watch with black dial set with a diamond at 12 oclock. Watch collections by longines swiss watchmaker since 1832. Cal 6651 1974 cal 6651 1974 longines mens goldcapped conquest date automatic c1970s swiss vintage lv563red. It was purchased in switzerland in 1968 and has a screwon back but that is all i know.
The ultra chrons certainly do appear with serial numbers that not only place them in the time frame of 19678 but also in the 50 millions, as you note on your watch. It came out in 1967 and was one of traditional watchmakings last gasps against tuning fork watches and the quartz onslaught. Longines ultrachron watch stainless steel swiss automatic movement date function 1970s and other wrist watches at. Founded in 1832, the manufacturer has continued to charm watch enthusiasts from all over the world. Longines ultrachron high beat automatic 1960s mens watch. Mans longines ultra chron watch stainless steel, swiss automatic movement, 17 jewels, original enameled dial with black roman numerals and black hands, black center seconds, date feature, original crown, 1970s model, excellent condition. Is there a book reference or two that might be recommended for learning more about movementsmodels history of longines andor some of the other important watches of the 40s50s60s. Longines ultrachron high beat automatic 1960s mens. Longines has created this remarkable collection as an homage to the original elegance and esthetic of its historic timepieces. Silver coloured dial with gold coloured hands and baton. The current longines collection reflects the spirit of the company vividly. Once again i got more than i bargained for with buying a watch as is but that is the nature of this work. This guide is sadly lacking information on longines ultrachron.
Longines round wristwatches with 17 jewels for sale ebay. Highlights from the brand include chronographs and watches with an annual calendar. Longines ultrachron originally posted by marrick the link in the first post says for a brief discussion of the exceedingly rare longines certified chronometer ultra chron click. You need to create an atmosphere around the product. Omega goldarmbanduhr, einschaliges 18 ultra chron im originalverkaufsetui, ref. Find great deals on ebay for vintage longines ultra chron and vintage omega.
The finished product is a wondrous movement famous for its rare and rapid tick. Solid 18k longines ultra chron automatic watch c1972 cal. The watch has an automatic movement which is ticking away nicely and the time keeping is good to within a minute or so over a 24 hour period. Unfollow longines 1960 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Longines solution was to use a socalled drylubricant called molybdenum bisulfide. Dial is superb and original never restored longines ultrachron. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Dec 20, 2019 top 10 types of watches to avoid dont buy a watch until youve seen this. These high beat mechanisms were the crowning achievement of mechanical watches. Now that smaller, more delicate timepieces are becoming popular again, choosing one that offers a good blend of looks, construction, history, and originality can.
This longines ultra chron caliber 431 was a labor of love which is to say it took an incredibly long time and was more expensive than i had imagined. Longines in the 1960s and 1970s, the quest to keep the. Mar 22, 2014 legendarny hibeat podczas pracy plynaca sekunda. Longines ultrachron vintage with highbeat movement 431 rectangular hi there. Longines vintage mechanical automatic wristwatches for sale. Get the best deals on longines round wristwatches with 17 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. By 1846, raigeul and morel had retired from the watch industry, leaving agassiz as sole company head.
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