A history of Longines -- past and present

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Longines is a Swiss luxury watch brand that was founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz in the town of Saint-Imier. The company has a long and rich history in watchmaking and is known for producing high-quality, elegant timepieces.

In the early years, Longines was known for producing accurate and reliable timepieces for use in sports timing and navigation. In 1912, the company introduced the first wristwatch with a chronograph function, and it continued to innovate in the field of watchmaking over the following decades.

Over the years, Longines has introduced many popular models, including the Conquest, which was introduced in 1954 and is designed for use in sports and other outdoor activities. Other popular models include the Master Collection, which features classic designs with modern technology, and the HydroConquest, which is a professional diving watch with a sleek and stylish design.

Longines has been owned by the Swatch Group, a Swiss conglomerate that also owns other luxury watch brands such as Omega, Breguet, and Tissot, since 1983. Despite this change in ownership, Longines has continued to maintain its reputation for producing high-quality, reliable timepieces that are popular among watch enthusiasts and collectors.

Today, Longines is known for its attention to detail, precision, and quality craftsmanship. The brand's watches are often compared to those of other luxury brands, such as Rolex and Omega, thanks to their elegance, style, and functionality.

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One of my favourite brands especially vintage and their heritage range. Real quality to the finish and cracking movements
I too, vastly prefer the vintage Longines range over the modern.
 

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Their heritage reissue range are the best reissues I have seen from any manufacturer.
It retains the original design and identity and adds modern touches to make it competitive with modern designs. Well priced too!
 

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