Longines
Founded in 1832 in Saint-Imier, Longines developed its first instrument for timing sport events — a chronograph pocket watch with a monopusher crown — as early as 1878. By 1886, Longines was already supplying the majority of New York’s sports officials. As the official timekeeper of sporting events across disciplines, and as a manufacturer of professional instruments for pilots, navigators, explorers and sportsmen, Longines has always strived to improve accuracy, precision and functionality of its watches.
By working on professional pocket watches, Longines gradually transferred its know-how to wristwatches. To do so, the heart of the watch — the movement — often needed to be redesigned and miniaturized. This culminated in the brand’s first wrist chronograph in 1913 (caliber 13.33Z) and the world’s first wristwatch with a rotating bezel in 1931. The company also patented the world’s first flyback chronograph in 1936. In 1954, a Longines quartz clock set the record for precision at the Neuchâtel Observatory competition. The brand later launched one of the world’s first quartz wristwatches in 1969, the Ultra-Quartz.
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In High Spirits: The Longines Spirit Collection
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In High Spirits: The Longines Spirit Collection
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Introducing The Longines Heritage Military Marine Nationale
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Introducing The Longines Heritage Military Marine Nationale
Auctions
Povey’s Picks: Christie’s Important Watches Hong Kong 13 July 2020
Auctions
Povey’s Picks: Christie’s Important Watches Hong Kong 13 July 2020
Longines
Mid-Century Charm: Longines Heritage Classic Tuxedo
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Mid-Century Charm: Longines Heritage Classic Tuxedo
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Introducing the Longines Spirit Collection
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Introducing the Longines Spirit Collection
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Longines HydroConquest Makes It Easy Being Green
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Longines HydroConquest Makes It Easy Being Green
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Time to Wear
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Time to Wear
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Introducing the Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph 1946
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Introducing the Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph 1946
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Longines Heritage Military 1938
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Longines Heritage Military 1938
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Longines Heritage Classic: A Sector Dial for the Everyman
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Longines Heritage Classic: A Sector Dial for the Everyman
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A Rich Lineage: The Longines Skin Diver Watch
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A Rich Lineage: The Longines Skin Diver Watch
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Salvation: The GregWatchman Story Continues
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