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pdxleaf
·Sweet new watch. Might need one.
(Didn't realize this had been out for a week. Just saw it.)
(Didn't realize this had been out for a week. Just saw it.)
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New Ultra Chron
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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFThat does look very faithful to the source material, price is a bit steep but it does look excellent. It looks like the Calibre L836.6 movement it uses is based on a heavily modified, hi-beat version of the ETA 2824-2 with a silicon balance among other things, which sounds like a pretty capable base for it.
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seekingseaquest
·It’s a nice watch but the originals are downright cheap so I’d go that route myself…
But I’m a vintage guy after all.
But I’m a vintage guy after all.
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Dan S
·The vintage version.
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ErichKeane
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Dan S
·Woah. the new one is a straight clone! I love that this is available, even if the old ones are cheaper.
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pdxleaf
·$4k is hard to swallow for me.
This ultra is intriguing to me because it has the more traditional case and it's a new build. But the 4k is tough.
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ErichKeane
·$4k is hard to swallow for me.
This looks like it is supposed to be a down-market AT, which is $7k or so. So I guess it is about right when you consider Longines is effectively the Omega's Tudor.
That said, I REALLY appreciate that they are making Longines designs so unique/it has its own identity. I think they are doing a much better job at that vs Tudor.
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cuonglm
·Yeah, Longines has been getting expensive. The recent Oct 01 increase of about 8%, and an increase last year. They were a lot of watch for the money, and arguably under-priced compared to the competition. But now they're no longer a bargain. The new flyback chrono looks great, and has a turning 60 min countdown bezel, but it's 5500. Still a good price relative to other brands, but not cheap.
This ultra is intriguing to me because it has the more traditional case and it's a new build. But the 4k is tough.
I’m having a 4700 deal in my hand for the leather strap from my local retailer, will try it out in next several hours.
If it fit my wrist well, I definitely will get it, though I agree people considered it’s a lot of money for a Longines.
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Spruce
··Sunburst dial fanIt’s a nice watch but the originals are downright cheap so I’d go that route myself…
But I’m a vintage guy after all.
Still a few around …
….. but the design puts me in mind of an even cheaper option…..
particularly since I’d opt for the 37mm version
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cuonglm
·I’m having a 4700 deal in my hand for the leather strap from my local retailer, will try it out in next several hours.
If it fit my wrist well, I definitely will get it, though I agree people considered it’s a lot of money for a Longines.
The watch is nice, but the straight lugs makes it looked like sitting on my wrist.
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cuonglm
·Never know until you try it on. Some things you think will fit, don't, and things you think will never fit feel great.
Thanks for sharing.
To be clear, I think the size fits me well (6.6 inches round wrist), but wearing it feels uncomfortable. I think just a little curving will make the watch huge the wrist much better.
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