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LONGINES ULTRA-CHRON
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HIGH FREQUENCY MOVEMENTS
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Pioneering accuracy
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The rebirth of an icon

The new high-frequency movement guarantees higher precision and profits from Longines’ rich heritage of producing high-beat movements for over 100 years. Inspired by the original Longines Ultra-Chron Diver of 1968, the new model reflects the iconic design codes of its ancestor.

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1914
In 1914, Longines developed its first high-frequency movement for a stopwatch to measure 1/10th of a second.
Longines has more than 100 years of expertise in the field of high-frequency timepieces
Two years afterwards, in 1916, Longines built a stopwatch oscillating at a ten times higher frequency, indicating 1/100th of a second. Originally used for professional timekeeping activities at sporting events, high-frequency movements offer several advantages: - They are able to time events to 1/10th or 1/100th of a second - They are more resistant to external shocks - Increasing the frequency may serve to improve the accuracy
More than 100 years of expertise in the field of high-frequency timepieces
1959
Calibre 360
In 1959, Longines achieved a breakthrough in precision watchmaking
The engineers in Saint-Imier developed the World's first high-frequency movement (5Hz) for a wristwatch. Named calibre 360, it is an Observatory Chronometer of highest precision. The calibre 360 was in 1961 the most accurate watch at the Neuchâtel Observatory chronometry competition.
1967
Longines has more than 100 years of expertise in the field of high-frequency timepieces
Longines’ watchmakers introduced in 1967 a timepiece more accurate than a chronometer: THE LONGINES ULTRA-CHRON
Shortly afterwards, they drew a sporty version of the Longines Ultra-Chron: A diver’s watch with a bright-red minute hand that was waterproof to 200 meters. Introduced in 1968, it was the first high-frequency diving watch, and probably the most accurate.
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1914
In 1914, Longines developed its first high-frequency movement for a stopwatch to measure 1/10th of a second.
Longines has more than 100 years of expertise in the field of high-frequency timepieces
Two years afterwards, in 1916, Longines built a stopwatch oscillating at a ten times higher frequency, indicating 1/100th of a second. Originally used for professional timekeeping activities at sporting events, high-frequency movements offer several advantages: - They are able to time events to 1/10th or 1/100th of a second - They are more resistant to external shocks - Increasing the frequency may serve to improve the accuracy
More than 100 years of expertise in the field of high-frequency timepieces
1959
Calibre 360
In 1959, Longines achieved a breakthrough in precision watchmaking
The engineers in Saint-Imier developed the World's first high-frequency movement (5Hz) for a wristwatch. Named calibre 360, it is an Observatory Chronometer of highest precision. The calibre 360 was in 1961 the most accurate watch at the Neuchâtel Observatory chronometry competition.
1967
Longines has more than 100 years of expertise in the field of high-frequency timepieces
Longines’ watchmakers introduced in 1967 a timepiece more accurate than a chronometer: THE LONGINES ULTRA-CHRON
Shortly afterwards, they drew a sporty version of the Longines Ultra-Chron: A diver’s watch with a bright-red minute hand that was waterproof to 200 meters. Introduced in 1968, it was the first high-frequency diving watch, and probably the most accurate.
High-frequency "in house" movement
The new Longines Ultra-Chron, ticking at 10 beats a second.
Listen to the amplified performance of the Longines Ultra-Chron’s unique tune.
A model highly resistant to shocks and water pressure
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Sapphire anti-reflective coating multi-layers on both sides
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Unidirectional bezel with sapphire insert
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Water resistant to 30bar
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Stainless steel
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Rhodium-plated indexes with Super-Luminova®
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Black grained dial
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Original applied "ultra-Chron" logo on the dial
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Longines Ultra-chron
The new model reflects the iconic design codes of its 1968 ancestor.
 
Iconic design and aesthetic appeal for this Longines Ultra-Chron 2022
Distinctive red minute hand

The new Longines Ultra-Chron will evoke an emotional response from any watch afficionado who is passionate about the iconic timepieces from one of watchmaking's most innovative eras.

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Both minute and hour hands are coated with Super-LumiNova® for optimal legibility.
It will also win over new enthusiasts who will be thrilled to wear a bit of horological history on their wrists.
The eye-catching black grained dial features a white minute track with alternating Super-LumiNova® coated batons and rhodium plated appliques. The original Ultra-Chron logo is proudly applied on the dial and embossed on the caseback. The new ultra-Chron has a distinctive red minute hand which, like the hour hand, is coated with Super-LumiNova® for optimal legibility.
The black grained dial
HIGH FREQUENCY MOVEMENTS
Get closer to the watch to discover the high frequency movements