Longines Ultra-Chron Carbon: a combination of precision and lightness
With the Ultra-Chron Carbon Edition, Longines combines the brand's tradition and technological innovation in a single, richly detailed, cushion-shaped model. This watch is a perfect example of precision and the use of lightweight yet durable materials.
The 43 mm case is made of unidirectional carbon fiber impregnated with epoxy resin and treated at high temperatures and high pressure. This extremely demanding manufacturing process gives each piece a unique pattern—a true eye-catcher for those seeking a truly unique watch. The case is adorned with a titanium bezel incorporating an aluminum insert with an engraved ten-second scale. Titanium is also found in other areas, including the screw-down crown and the case back.
Both carbon fiber composites and titanium are popular in aviation, motorsports, and the aerospace industry due to the material's outstanding physical properties and its relatively low weight. The watch weighs just 80 grams, including the watch and fabric strap, making it easy to wear for extended periods. It is also outstanding in terms of water resistance, guaranteed to 300 meters, or 30 bar. With such features, this chronometer is considered a diver's watch, but it is important to emphasize that it is also a member of the leading ranks compared to its often heavy and bulky competitors.
At the heart of the model is the exclusive Longines L836.6 mechanical movement, whose balance makes 36,000 half-oscillations per hour. This high-frequency movement ensures long-term accuracy even in the event of external influences, such as impacts or sudden changes in position. The Ultra-Chron Carbon model uses a silicon hairspring, the great advantage of which is that its operation is not disturbed by magnetic fields encountered in everyday life. The watch is a TIMELAB-certified chronometer, which has proven its accuracy in various positions and temperatures for 15 days according to the ISO 3159 standard. This means that the watch is accurate even under various conditions, making it suitable for wearers with particularly active lifestyles, and it also has a power reserve of 52 hours.
The dial side of the watch hides further interesting features. The watch glass is sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, combining the best of available technology with legibility. The sandblasted anthracite dial exudes minimalist elegance, featuring twelve stacked silver-colored indexes, which are coated with blue Super-LumiNova® phosphorescent, like the hands. Thanks to these features, all information is clearly legible on this Longines watch, even at night. The front panel also displays the brand's signature winged hourglass and the iconic Ultra-Chron series badge in a floppy style. On the case back, there are details around the Ultra-Chron logo that emphasize the technological excellence of the watch.
The uniqueness of the Ultra-Chron Carbon model lies not only in its use of materials and performance, but also in the fact that it faithfully represents the values of Longines, its commitment to precision timekeeping. Yet we are talking about an imposing, dynamic and sporty men's wristwatch that is in no way associated with the usual adjective. The watch is the perfect choice for all those who want to combine the traditions of classic Swiss watchmaking with the possibilities offered by modern technology in a unique watch that complements and adapts to its wearer.
