Welcome to 2025! As we venture further into the year, Longines is poised to make a bold statement with the Ultra-Chron Carbon, its first watch encased in forged carbon.
Following the successful launch of the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Carbon in 2024, which sparked significant interest and demand, Longines is stepping into this burgeoning trend with confidence.
Design Highlights
The Ultra-Chron Carbon pays homage to the popular model that was reintroduced in 2022, showcasing a classic hue alongside a pioneering high-frequency movement.
This new version maintains the same robust dimensions as it predecessor, with a 43mm case and a thickness of 14mm.
At its core, the watch case is a blend of carbon fibers and epoxy resin, molded under heat and pressure before achieving its final form.
Thanks to this unique manufacturing process, each watch boasts its own individual carbon pattern.
This lightweight construction means the Ultra-Chron Carbon weighs in at a mere 80 grams complete with its strap, a substantial decrease from the 172 grams of its steel counterpart.
This significant reduction not only enhances comfort but also elevates everyday wearability.
The design features a fixed titanium bezel adorned with an aluminum insert and clear ten-minute markers, replacing the previous model’s unidirectional sapphire bezel.
This understated alteration contributes to the watch’s overall laid-back appeal marked by its matte finish.
Grey PVD-coated hour and minute hands, coupled with a sandblasted anthracite dial, amplify the watch’s sleek look.
To further its durability, the screw-down crown and caseback—both crafted from matte titanium—allow the watch to withstand pressures up to 300 meters underwater.
Movement Details
Beneath the sapphire crystal resides the exclusive caliber L.836.6, a high-frequency movement engineered by Longines and manufactured by Swatch Group’s ETA.
Operating at an impressive 5 Hz (36,000 VpH), this advanced mechanism not only offers incredible shock resistance but also ensures superior accuracy compared to traditional movements running below 4 Hz.
Additionally, this caliber boasts a silicon balance spring and exceptional anti-magnetic properties, featuring an anti-magnetic escape wheel and anchor.
Longines guarantees that each Ultra-Chron Carbon meets strict chronometer standards, certified by TIMELAB, a reputable testing organization based in Geneva.
Every watch undergoes a comprehensive 15-day evaluation that assesses the entire timepiece, ensuring its quality.
Specifications
- Brand: Longines
- Model: Ultra-Chron Carbon
- Reference Number: L2.839.4.52.2
- Diameter: 43mm
- Thickness: 14mm
- Case Material: Carbon
- Dial Color: Anthracite
- Indexes: Applied
- Lume: Blue Super-LumiNova
- Water Resistance: 300m
- Strap/Bracelet: Black technical fabric with titanium buckle
Longines Ultra-Chron Carbon not only steps into the future with modern materials but also carries the spirit of its vintage predecessor.
It’s a culmination of design, craftsmanship, and innovation that promises to captivate both enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Source: Hodinkee