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Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSICvsZelos Artemis

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ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC
LonginesULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC
MSRP $3,900
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC37mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC52h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC50m
Artemis50m
MSRP
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC$3,900
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
10.95mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
40mm
Lug Width
19mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw-down case back
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Both sides
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Titanium
Indices
Applied indexes
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
L836.6
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
36,000 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
52h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Hours, minutes, seconds and date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,900
$1,899

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What people say

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Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

The Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC is widely praised for its faithful retro design, high-beat 5Hz movement offering greater precision and a smooth seconds hand, and its value proposition as a new 5Hz watch. Reviewers highlight the L836.6 caliber's TimeLab "ultra chronometer" certification for superior accuracy and shock recovery, and owners find the bracelet very comfortable with easy micro-adjust. Some owners note the design appears dated, and one reviewer points out the dial lacks luminescence and water resistance is only 50m. Owners are split on sizing, with some finding the 40mm case wears larger than expected and recommending the 37mm version. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC highly for its blend of vintage aesthetics, modern high-beat movement performance, and comfortable wearability.

Zelos Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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