{"product_id":"longines-ultrachron-cushion-case-matte-grey-dial-ref-8317-circa-late-1960s","title":"Longines Ultrachron Cushion Case Matte Grey Dial Ref. 8317 (circa late 1960s)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHY WE CURATED IT:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLongines was once a key competitor to (and some say triumphant over) the likes of Omega. In the 60s, chronometer-grade watches were hard to come by, and Longines was leading with Ultra-Chrons. Debuted in 1967 on its 100th birthday, and touted as “the world’s most accurate watch”. Of all the forms Ultra-Chrons took, this was one of the most popular, and the one appearing most frequently in Ultra-Chron ads. I personally like it even more than Omega C cases as it presents exceptionally thin on the wrist for an automatic with date. This unit’s from the late 60s and in remarkable condition despite being more than half a century old. Sadly, Ultra-Chrons came to a premature end when the quartz revolution lay claim to “new” accuracy. You could say Ultra-Chrons were the last great Longines, and this is a beautifully evocative time capsule of that era.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONDITION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e8.5\/10, with visible honest signs of use. However, all case lines are still distinct and appears to remain un-refinished. Crystal has some microscopic marks but dial, indices and hands are remarkably clean. Long bracelet has some stretch but with excellent structural integrity and comfort. Movement serviced, with a 6-month mechanical warranty and in good health with good power reserve and amplitude, low beat error and accurate to ±10 secs\/day averaged from 6 timegrapher positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDIMENSIONS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e35.5mm width excl. crown\u003cbr\u003e39.5mm length incl. lugs\u003cbr\u003e10mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e18mm lug width\u003cbr\u003eVisual dial width ~27.5mm\u003cbr\u003eWrist in photos is 15.8cm in circumference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCRYSTAL:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAcrylic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCASE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSteel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWATER RESISTANCE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAssumed none, as per vintage watches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRAP:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOriginal Longines bracelet 26045, fits up to 18.5cm wrists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCALIBRE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLongines Cal. 431 high-beat 3-hander automatic with date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOMES WITH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWatch and bracelet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTERMS OF SALE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlease see our stories Highlight entitled “Terms” on our Instagram profile. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My First Vintage X Next Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44712226717719,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/2593\/0263\/files\/C72F6F4B-8100-409F-8074-09A9177BA9FF.jpg?v=1772954676","url":"https:\/\/www.nextvintage.com.my\/products\/longines-ultrachron-cushion-case-matte-grey-dial-ref-8317-circa-late-1960s","provider":"Next Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}