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watchcollector12
·Hello everyone,
I’m trying to learn more about a vintage Longines Ultra-Chron, purchased new in Greece around the late 1960s or early 1970s. Its configuration differs notably from the standard Ultra-Chron references I’ve found online.
Dial Layout:
1. At 12 o’clock, it reads: “automatic CHRONOMETRE” - note the lowercase “automatic” and uppercase “CHRONOMETRE” in French spelling.
2. At 6 o’clock, it features the Ultra-Chron logo but no “Swiss Made” text anywhere on the dial.
3. Date Window: Positioned at 4:30, which seems uncommon for this series.
4. Serial Number: 15,XXX,XXX - production likely around 1969 based on Longines’ serial database.
5. Case: Steel cushion case (not opened), likely all-original, with crown and dial intact.
6. Movement: Presumed to be Caliber 431 (36,000 bph), based on the model and period, though I have not opened the case to confirm.
I’d appreciate any help identifying the specific reference, dial variant, or production context. Here are some pictures that might help
Thanks
I’m trying to learn more about a vintage Longines Ultra-Chron, purchased new in Greece around the late 1960s or early 1970s. Its configuration differs notably from the standard Ultra-Chron references I’ve found online.
Dial Layout:
1. At 12 o’clock, it reads: “automatic CHRONOMETRE” - note the lowercase “automatic” and uppercase “CHRONOMETRE” in French spelling.
2. At 6 o’clock, it features the Ultra-Chron logo but no “Swiss Made” text anywhere on the dial.
3. Date Window: Positioned at 4:30, which seems uncommon for this series.
4. Serial Number: 15,XXX,XXX - production likely around 1969 based on Longines’ serial database.
5. Case: Steel cushion case (not opened), likely all-original, with crown and dial intact.
6. Movement: Presumed to be Caliber 431 (36,000 bph), based on the model and period, though I have not opened the case to confirm.
I’d appreciate any help identifying the specific reference, dial variant, or production context. Here are some pictures that might help
Thanks


