{"product_id":"longines-ultra-chron-as08488","title":"Longines Ultra-Chron","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBoth during the mid-20th century as well as today, Swiss brand Longines provided some of the best value in the watchmaking business. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith a wide breadth of notable designs, excellent manufacturing quality, and an interesting and compelling history, the Saint Imier-based \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emaison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e needs no introduction. And though it’s operated as a mid-tier brand of the massive Swatch Group today, this has only served to strengthen the value proposition that is inherent in its catalog. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe particular watch we have here, an Ultra-Chron from circa 1969, is emblematic of the forward-thinking designs which the brand released, one after another, over 50 years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHoused in a 37mm stainless steel case with an acrylic crystal and a signed crown, it features a satin black 'crosshair' dial with beautiful applied, faceted indices and a framed date window at 3:00, and a matching faceted handset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePowered by Longines' Cal. 431 automatic winding movement, this piece comes paired to stainless steel 'mesh' bracelet with a signed locking clasp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWonderfully sized, truly handsome, and versatile in its design, this vintage Longines Admiral is an excellent daily driver for the discerning collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSnag it before someone else does! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Longines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40203799101527,"sku":"40991325","price":2050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS08488_40991325_LOGINES_ULTRA-CHRON_8301-7-7.jpg?v=1687551909","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/longines-ultra-chron-as08488","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}