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Longines

Longines is a Swiss watch brand and a subsidiary of the Swatch Group. Longines was launched in 1832 and is popular for its connection to aviation through the Longines Aviator watches. Charles Lindbergh designed a watch after his flight over the Atlantic and Longines still produces this model today.

In 1896 Longines was the time keeper of the Olympics and has since seen a number of endorsements from sports celebrities and adventurers. The first Longines in-house movement (caliber) was produced in 1867. Notable lines are the Longines sports watchs, Longines aviation watches, Among the more popular Longines watch models are the Longines Master Collection, Longines Legend Diver, Longines Conquest Classic.

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5 “Everyday” Timepieces from WatchTime New York 2017

We all adore high-complication watches. Whether it’s the fine finishing, the whirl of a tourbillon, or the chime of a minute repeater, there is a romantic notion to haute horlogerie that drives this passion for many of us. Despite that, you’d be hard pressed to find someone that admitted to casually wearing their double tourbillon...

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Oct 19, 2017 by Logan R. Baker

Sponsored: Adding Versatility in Size, Citizen Debuts 37mm Promaster

Citizen has mastered its creation of water-resistant timepieces in the decades since the debut of the Parawater in 1959, followed by the release of the Promaster collection in 1989. Gaining renown over the years, the Promaster collection is a flagship of Citizen’s dive models, balancing complex functionality with streamlined design. In its latest development of...

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Jun 5, 2023 by WatchTime

7 Standout Dive Watches That Made a Splash at WatchTime New York 2017

If you missed last weekend’s WatchTime New York event, you missed an opportunity to get up close and hands-on with hundreds of new watches of various styles and types. Today, we take a look at the ever-popular divers’ watch category. Here are five that stood out at the show — all available at retail now....

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Oct 18, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

Premiering at WatchTime New York: Longines Avigation BigEye

Longines's vintage-inspired Heritage collection continue to grow, and the latest makes it exclusive U.S. debut this weekend at WatchTime New York, America's largest luxury watch show, being held at Manhattan's Gotham Hall. Here's what you need to know about the Longines Avigation BigEye, which we discovered this evening.

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Oct 13, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

Showing at WatchTime New York 2017: Longines Legend Diver

This year marks 185 years of watchmaking history for Longines — and also the St.-Imier-based manufacturer's first year as a sponsoring brand at WatchTime New York, America's biggest watch show. Among the pieces the brand will be showcasing is the Longines Legend Diver, a sporty piece from its vintage-inspired Heritage collection, now available with a new Milanese bracelet.

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Sep 7, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

Taking the Bull by the Horns: A Guide to Vintage Bullhead Chronographs

Since the late 1990s, producing large watches has been an enduring trend, undoubtedly spurred by the success of Panerai. Obviously, watches with larger case sizes were around earlier than that, but the Florentine brand was the first to attain huge, worldwide popularity with its oversized timepieces — with the help of a few Hollywood icons,...

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Sep 4, 2017 by Balazs Ferenczi

WATCH TEST

Grading the Retrograde: Longines Master Collection Retrograde

The Longines Master Collection Retrograde has an exclusive movement with no less than four retrograde functions. How does it hold up under WatchTime’s exacting scrutiny?

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Aug 30, 2017 by Alexander Linz

FATHER'S DAY COUNTDOWN

7 Vintage-Inspired and Retro-Look Watches from Baselworld 2017

This week, just in time for last-minute Father's Day gift ideas, we showcase notable watches in five categories that debuted at Baselworld 2017. Today, we look at seven new watches whose designs are inspired by historical and vintage models.

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Jun 12, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

PROMOTION

Longines Flagship Heritage – 60th Anniversary 1957-2017: An Exceptional Anniversary Timepiece

Longines celebrates the 60th anniversary of its first Flagship collection this year. For the occasion, the Swiss watchmaking brand introduces the Flagship Heritage – 60th Anniversary 1957-2017.

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Jun 12, 2017 by WatchTime

PROMOTION

Longines Launches The Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch 90th Anniversary

This year, Longines is celebrating the 90th anniversary of the first-ever non-stop solo transatlantic flight, which was flown by Charles Lindbergh and timed by the Swiss watchmaker. For the occasion, the brand is presenting 90 timepieces in a numbered and limited edition of its famed Hour Angle watch.

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May 29, 2017 by WatchTime

Promotion

The Longines Record Collection: Watchmaking Expertise Stamped with the COSC Seal

This year, Longines is celebrating its 185th anniversary, and is taking the opportunity to present its new Record collection. In the Saint-Imier company’s purest watchmaking tradition, these automatic models combine classic elegance and excellence, aspiring to become the spearheads of the brand. And there is no shortage of arguments for these exceptional timepieces, whose movement...

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May 8, 2017 by WatchTime

NEWS

The 2017 Kentucky Derby Winner’s Watch: Longines Conquest 1/100th Horse Racing

The 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby is on Saturday, May 6. Longines, the Swiss watch brand most associated with timing equestrian sports, continues as not only the official timekeeper of the race but as the maker of the watch handed out to the winners. Read on to find about about the Longines timepiece that will be presented in the winners' circle this year.

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May 6, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Longines Flagship Heritage 60th Anniversary 1957-2017

Introduced at Baselworld 2017, the Longines Flagship Heritage 60th Anniversary 1957-2017 is an homage watch that goes back to the roots of the brand’s Flagship series. We compare this contemporary dress watch with the 1950s watches that inspired it.

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Apr 30, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

PROMOTION

The Longines Master Collection is Inviting Color Onto its Dials

As a traditional watchmaking company, Longines has been producing exceptional timepieces since the very beginning. The Longines Master Collection is the perfect contemporary illustration of this concept, as demonstrated by the success of this collection since its launch in 2005. The Longines Master Collection blends classic elegance and excellence, for the greatest pleasure of watchmaking...

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Apr 17, 2017 by WatchTime

PHOTO GALLERY:

A Cavalcade of Watches from Baselworld 2017 (Updated with more Live Pictures)

As our editors conclude their visit to Baselworld 2017, we offer this photo gallery of live shots taken of many beautiful timepieces we saw there over the past week.

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Mar 30, 2017 by Sophia Kuemmerle

BASELWORLD 2017:

A New Angle: Longines Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch 90th Anniversary

This year marks the 90th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh's historic non-stop transatlantic flight in the "Spirit of St. Louis," a historical event timed by Longines. In celebration, the Swiss brand is offering a new version of its Lindbergh Hour Angle watch — a watch designed for Longines by Lindbergh himself — in a 90-piece limited edition.

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Mar 29, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

A New Milestone for Quartz Technology

Global Launch of Longines Conquest V.H.P

Longines has leveraged its outstanding expertise in quartz technology to create the ultimate high-precision wristwatch: the all-new Conquest V.H.P. This collection constitutes another milestone in the history of quartz timepieces, successfully incorporating many features of today’s smart connected watches, such as ultra-precision, technical sophistication and a sporty feel, without any of the drawbacks, and all...

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Mar 20, 2017 by WatchTime

WATCH INDUSTRY NEWS

Longines Conquest V.H.P.: A New Quartz Revolution

In 1954, Longines launched the world's first quartz clock with atomic precision, which was certified at Switzerland's Neuchatel Observatory. This week, the Observatory was the stage for the unveiling of a new wristwatch with an all-new ultra-precise movement: the Longines Conquest V.H.P.

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Mar 9, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

From Watch-Insider.com:

Vintage Style: 10 Modern Re-Editions of Vintage Watches

With many brands in the watch world releasing modern takes on old classics, our Watch Insider lists his personal choices for 10 of the best of these re-editions that have debuted within recent years. He includes watches from brands like Alpina, TAG Heuer, Jaeger-LeCoultre and others.

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Mar 9, 2017 by Alexander Linz

2016: THE WATCH YEAR IN REVIEW

10 Vintage-Look Watches from the 2016 Swiss Watch Fairs

Vintage-styled watches continued to be a hot category at this year's Baselworld and SIHH watch fairs. As we continue to take a look back at some of the most notable timepieces launched in 2016, we showcase today 10 watches with a distinctively retro influence.

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Dec 29, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

WATCH TO WATCH

Cockpit Companion: Longines Avigation Watch Type A-7 1935

Longines continues to grow its Heritage collection, which consists of modern timepieces inspired by vintage classics from the Swiss brand's long and rich history. The latest addition is the Longines Avigation Watch Type A-7 1935 — a contemporary replica of a watch Longines provided to U.S. Army pilots starting in 1935.

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Oct 28, 2016 by Mark Bernardo
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