Longines Watches was founded in 1832 in Saint-Imier, Switzerland and has since been known for outstanding design, high quality and exceptional precision.
In 1912 Longines introduced the principle of an electric wire, which at the start and finish of a race, activated and stopped the timing mechanism.
It has since been appointed official timekeeper for many international sports events, including many winter and summer Olympic Games.
Longines also timed Charles Lindbergh's first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean and, subsequently developed the Hour Angle watch according to a design drawn by Lindbergh himself.
Today some of the more popular collections are the Longines chronograph watches, Longines Evidenza and the Longines Dolce Vita. Longines womens watches are elegant magnificent time pieces that any woman would love to wear.
Longines watches for men offer a classic design made especially for the contemporary gentleman. These brilliant timepieces are rich in history with aviators, explorers and pioneers relying on Longines during their sojourns circling the globe.
Any man would love to strap one of these gorgeous watches on his wrist. All Longines watch lines offer a unique combination of precision and elegance. Longines watches are a perfect gift or make a great addition to your watch collection.
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