Longines has introduced the Ultra-Chron Classic in 37mm and 40mm cases, a faithful recreation of the original high-beat Ultra-Chron from 1967.
Longines has a long history with high-frequency movements, dating back to 1910 when the company received a patent for a pocket chronograph capable of measuring 1/10th of a second.
In 1959, Longines presented its first wristwatch with a high-frequency movement, and in 1967, the brand introduced the Ultra-Chron ref. 7827, the first self-winding high-frequency wristwatch produced in high volumes.
Longines has a rich history of innovation in high-frequency movements.
In 2022, Longines released a re-edition of its Ultra-Chron Diver from 1968, and now the brand continues this legacy with the Ultra-Chron Classic.
Author's summary: Longines introduces the Ultra-Chron Classic, a recreation of the 1967 original.