Longines has been based at Saint-Imier in Switzerland since 1832. Its watchmaking expertise reflects a strong devotion to tradition, elegance and performance. Longines has generations of experience as official timekeeper of world championships and as partner of international sports federation. Known for the elegance of its timepieces, Longines is a member of the Swatch Group Ltd, the World’s leading manufacturer of horological products. With the winged hourglass as its emblem, the brand has outlets in over 140 countries.
Longines Avigation BigEye
Longines maintains a strong and enduring bond with the aviation realm. Throughout the first half of the 20th century, the brand crafted numerous pilots' watches, chronographs, and navigation instruments, contributing significantly to the advancement of both civilian and military aviation. Today, Longines revives this captivating heritage with timepieces from its "Heritage Avigation" collection.
This year, Longines celebrates the 60th anniversary of the filing of the patent for its "Conquest" brand. To mark this occasion, the Swiss watch company is launching its Conquest Heritage 1954-2014, a selection of timepieces based directly on the very first Conquest watches.
At the time, in 1832, no one quite noticed what star Longines was born under. Since then, chance, good luck and circumstances have doubtless influenced the company's expansion.
Longines combines the original aesthetics of its most remarkable historic models with the most modern watchmaking techniques. Heritage pieces are a tribute to the innovative spirit that has driven Longines’ watchmakers from the outset.
