We just realized that in 14 years of this blog, we’ve featured Longines exactly once. That was a decade ago, which is practically ancient history. Maybe it’s because Longines hasn’t had a viral moment like the Swatch-Tag Heuer–URWERK hype machines. But credit where it’s due—the Longines Ultra-Chron Carbon deserves some serious wrist time as the brand’s first carbon case marvel.
This isn’t your average chunk of carbon. Made from unidirectional carbon fiber and epoxy resin, the Ultra-Chron Carbon’s case features unique fiber patterns, meaning no two watches are the same. It’s like wearing a fingerprint, only cooler. At 43mm in diameter, the watch weighs under 80 grams (less than 2.8 ounces), including its strap, making it feel like you’re wearing a whisper of time itself.
Under the hood, Longines packs its high-frequency caliber L.836.6 movement, beating at a rapid 36,000 vibrations per hour. Translation: it’s more accurate than your morning coffee alarm and certified by Geneva’s TimeLab to boot. Water-resistant to 300 meters (1,000 feet), it’s ready for deep dives—or just a dramatic plunge in the office fountain.
The titanium bezel, matte black aluminum insert, and Super-LumiNova-coated hands round out the monochromatic, stealthy design. With its dark allure, the Ultra-Chron Carbon proves that Longines still has tricks up its sleeve.
And at US$4,900, it’s a worthy contender for your collection—if you’re ready to carbon-date your wrist. Sorry for the lousy pun but damn, I can hardly resist!
Oh, it is supposedly available now but did not locate it on the website. Am I missing something here?
Images: Longines.
via Monochrome.
