Longines Ultra-Chron Owner Review : Hypnotic, timeless and charming

A watch that combines charm and period know-how, this Longines Ultrachron ref 7826 dating from 1973 reminds us that sometimes certain vintages deserve a lot more attention. The horns are very angular with a slight chamfer on the inside. The rather thick stick indexes have multiple facets, the dial is cream-colored and is crossed by a line called "target", the Longines logo and the ultra-chron symbol are applied. The domed glass obviously gives us the feeling that the edge of the dial is curved, which it is not. The case, case back, hands and indexes are in 18k rose gold, which contrary to appearances remains rather discreet and not flashy surely due to the very light brushing of the case. To finish it is a very classy watch, that I wear sparingly during special events, the noise of the caliber 431 very singular and hypnotic is similar to a small "machine gun". It did not take less to become my dress watch par excellence.