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The Longines Ultra-Chron Classic embodies the brand's greatest strengths | HANDS ON WATCH REVIEW
Video, 8 minHands-on reviewDec 2025
Very positiveRecommends
Praises the Ultra-Chron Classic as a remarkably faithful revival of the ref. 8309, with slim cases, two well-judged sizes and an excellent micro-adjust bracelet. Minor reservations cover the plain, unlumed dial, high-sitting lugs and pin-and-collar links.
Suits: Those wanting a vintage-looking, vintage-wearing dress-leaning watch over a sportier diver
What they said, point by point
- Originalitypositive
- Case & proportionspositive
- Wearabilitymixed
- Dialmixed
- Bracelet & strappositive
- Versatilitypositive
- Valuepositive
- Recommends paying the small extra for the bracelet and sourcing a leather strap later. 5:34
- Compared with
- Longines Ultra-Chron Diver (43mm): Diver is sportier, thicker, more water resistant; Classic looks and wears more vintage.
- Longines Ultra-Chron Carbon: Suggests the Classic and Carbon would make an excellent two-watch collection.
