1967: the legendary Velvet Underground release their classic first album, student riots on Pariss Left Bank are still a year away and the Longines Ultra-Chron 8348 is released to celebrate the St-Imier brands centenary. At the time, Longines even claimed that the Ultra-Chrons high-beat movement made it the worlds most accurate watch. Now, over half a century later, were delighted to present a lovely example of this historically significant Swiss timepiece. Its here, its newly serviced, its collectable and were sure it wont be hanging around for long
You fancy a vintage gold dress watch
Are you a vintage watch collector seeking another gold dress watch for your collection? Perhaps youve already got a Polerouter Super and a Seamaster de Ville. Now Longines is in your sights and the high-beat Ultra-Chron promises a rewarding first foray into the brands enticing vintage offerings. This particular example dates from 1974, well into the watchs production run. As well as drop-dead good looks, it displays the Ultra-Chrons technical leadership even as the infamous quartz crisis rolled like an inexorable horological tsunami onto the shores of Swiss watchmaking.
Alternatively, perhaps you are a fan of the periods high-beat watches. If so, how about complementing that Seiko 5740C, or 1960s Girard-Perregaux, with this pioneering gem from the La Suze river valley in the Bernese Jura mountains? Go on, make it happen! Well help you!
A great technical story
The Longines Ultrachron, with its sublime Champagne-coloured dial, applied indices, subtly rhomboidal date window, fast-sweeping second hand and uber-distinctive ULTRA-CHRON dial logo epitomises a classic, collectable 1970s gold dress watch. Its Swiss; its a sure bet with a more formal dress and it looks great. It also comes with that lasting historical significance. And with its high-beat, 6651 movement comes a timeless technical story. Not just another desirable 18k gold dress timepiece, this vintage Ultrachron promises to be a wonderful conversation starter in any horological setting. Best of all, it could be yours, very soon indeed
Technical & Condition
Condition:Dial condition is assessed as excellent; the screw-back case is fair (excellent overall condition but with a noticeable scratch on the case back); crystal condition is good.
Year:1974
Case size(exc. crown):36.5 mm
Case material:18k gold
Movement:Longines 6651 high-beat (36,000 bph); automatic; recently serviced
Strap/bracelet:New third-party leather strap
Box and papers:Ours
Buy your Longines Ultrachron 8348 today
In a recent article, GQ magazine described this stunning dress watch as criminally affordable. Now were offering you the opportunity to pick up a gorgeous example...completely legally. And with it comes all the reassurance that marks every vintage Time Rediscovered timepiece.
Please get in touch today. Make this Helvetic beauty, complete with its distinctive Longines winged-hourglass logo, yours.
