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. This collection combines the refinement of the past to the high precision of modern swiss watchmaking techniques. Watchlist purchase history selling saved searches saved sellers messages. Vintage mans longines flagship watch stainless steel, swiss automatic movement, 17 jewels, original silver dial with applied silver hour markers and gold hands, date feature function, ca. Longines has created this remarkable collection as an homage to the original elegance and esthetic of its historic timepieces. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. The two tone gold capped and stainless steel bracelet is original to the watchhard to find. Longines ultra chron watch stainless steel swiss automatic movement date function 1970s and other wrist watches at. Find great deals on ebay for vintage longines ultra chron and vintage omega. I know that a book is just a book, and for learning current and accurate information, the best sources are probably right here. In 1967, as the quartz crisis was gathering pace, longines launched the ultra chron, an example of which is illustrated above.
Unfollow longines ultra chron to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. When the ultrachron debuted in the late 60s, longines claimed it was the most accurate watch in the world. Longines was founded in saintimier in 1832 by auguste agassiz, a swiss watchmaker and brother of biologist louis agassiz. 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. A first look at the movement all looks well and in good shape. The swiss luxury watch company longines has earned their place in the watchmaking history books. You will surely appreciate the charm of these unique automatic watches that perfectly embody the essence. Longines watches all prices for longines watches on chrono24. The fulllength bracelet has the usual stretch, but looks great on the wrist. The 1968 heritage was the ultra chron which these superficially resemble. Why this watch matters this ultra chron is not only a highbeat watch, it also comes with a dial reminiscent of longines railroad pieces. The rotor of the auto winder blocks sometimes, and it needs a service.
Longines ultra chron high beat automatic 1960s mens watch. This was an extraordinary claim for a series produced mechanical wristwatch. Swiss watch brand longines to partner with chi al shaqab. Longines uhrenkatalog by longines and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It came out in 1967 and was one of traditional watchmakings last gasps against tuning fork watches and the quartz onslaught. The finished product is a wondrous movement famous for its rare and rapid tick. Mechanical automaticcustoms services and international. It was one of the most accurate balance wheel watches ever made in quantity. These include the longines conquest heritage and the longines flagship heritage. To take advantage of this service, please contact us using the form below and we will send you an envelope containing prepaid packaging. The original dial is quite interesting and uncommonbeing deep green with raised.
These high beat mechanisms were the crowning achievement of mechanical watches. By 1846, raigeul and morel had retired from the watch industry, leaving agassiz as sole company head. Highlights from the brand include chronographs and watches with an annual calendar. This is a high quality beautiful book containing professional pictures and detailed descriptions of some of the most desirable longines watches over the past century. The ultra chron is important for having a 36,000vph movement. The link in the first post says for a brief discussion of the exceedingly rare longines certified chronometer ultra chron click. Second hand longines longines vintage watches collector. Busty milf violet addawson gets her hairy pussy fucked.
New listing vintage jubilee longines 25j auto daydate stainless mens watch serviced 1960s. Its signature is timeless elegance based on a rich aesthetic heritage that it keeps uptodate with a skilful blend of refinement and classicism. The heritage collection is home to longines historically inspired retro watches. Longines production went into overdrive producing in a brief span of some five years assuming the ultra chron s were produced from late 1967 through about 19723 more than twice the production of 100 years of effort or. The swiss luxury watch manufacturer longines has a history stretching back 180 years. Ultra because the calibre 431 beats at 36,000 bph, so 10 beats every second.
Other watch brands longines watches ultra chron pulsus date at 6. Once again i got more than i bargained for with buying a watch as is but that is the nature of this work. Offering a highbeat caliber aimed at improving the precision, this watch was guaranteed to not go over 1 minute per month, which is a more. Unfollow longines movement to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The ultra chron was a 36,000 beat per hour watch sold with a guarantee of accuracy in the wrist. His longines pocket watch is now kept in the bern historical museum in switzerland. The company, founded in 1832, is a pioneer in the fields of sport and aeronautics timekeeping. You can purchase the conquest heritage new and preowned for less than 1,000 euros. Longines 2007 paperback january 1, 2007 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Learn about the highbeat majesty of the longines ultrachron. Longines is a swiss luxury watch brand based at st imier, switzerland, since 1832. 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. The case back gasket is nicely warped, but that gets replaced anyway.
Longines longines vintage watches discover our selection of second hand longines longines vintage watches, valued and selected for their condition, with a one year guarantee and dispatches within 24 hrs. Original vintage longines ultrachron largersize steel mans watch powered by a quality high frequency 36. Billed as the worlds most accurate watch, the watch was guaranteed to be accurate to within a minute a month. Watch collections by longines swiss watchmaker since 1832. Debuting in 1967, the ultrachron was built to celebrate longines centenary. Longines is the oldest registered brand name still in use today. Some resemble classic dress watches and go perfectly with a nice shirt or suit. From revolutionizing the means of production to pioneering. With girardperregauxs gyromatic debuting a year before and seikos lord marvel around the same time, the ultra chron was one of the earliest watches to operate at 36,000 bph at a time when the standard was just half that. Iirc, girardperregeaux was first to market, but longines put theirs out shortly after. Debuting in 1967, the ultra chron was built to celebrate longines centenary. Kate winslet, the magnificent oscarwinning actress, joined the longines family in 2010.
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