{"product_id":"vintage-longines-ultra-chron-8301-grey-crosshair-watch-1974-serviced-uk-warranty","title":"Vintage Longines Ultra-Chron 8301 Crosshair Watch 1974 Serviced UK Warranty","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8301\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Longines Calibre 6651 automatic, 28,800 bph\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1974\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug to Lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLugs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used vintage Longines watch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-Months Warranty UK only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOINTS TO MENTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn great preowned condition with light wear from use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase and bezel have some light scratches and marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully serviced high-beat automatic movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark grey\/blue crosshair dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLongines signed crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaired with an unworn black leather strap\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WATCH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ultra-Chron came from one of the great races in mechanical watchmaking: the pursuit of accuracy through higher-frequency movements. Longines had been experimenting with high-frequency timekeeping for decades, but in 1967 it brought that thinking to the wrist with the Ultra-Chron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this example particularly appealing is how little it needs to advertise that engineering. The dark grey dial has a fine radial texture crossed by two simple lines, with applied markers, a framed date and the small Ultra-Chron emblem above six. It is precise and restrained, which feels entirely appropriate for a watch whose name was built around precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA BIT OF TRIVIA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLongines’ road to the Ultra-Chron began before the production wristwatch itself. In 1959 the company developed the 5 Hz Calibre 360 for observatory competition; in 1967 the first Ultra-Chron brought 36,000 vibrations per hour to a watch made for the wrist. Later Ultra-Chrons moved to the 28,800 bph 66xx family, but the name continued to carry that original high-frequency idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUR THOUGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor us, it is the dial that makes this Ultra-Chron. The dark grey radial finish, fine crosshair and applied markers give it a slightly more technical face than a conventional Longines dress watch, and that suits the Ultra-Chron story perfectly. Nothing is shouting, but there is plenty to notice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Past2PresentWatches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62667650007427,"sku":"LUC5128WO","price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/2397\/4423\/files\/longines-ulta-chron-8301-front-_2.jpg?v=1790947384","url":"https:\/\/past2presentwatches.com\/products\/vintage-longines-ultra-chron-8301-grey-crosshair-watch-1974-serviced-uk-warranty","provider":"Past2PresentWatches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}