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Longines watch specially designed for Charles Lindbergh

Longines is re-issuing a timepiece that was specially designed for Charles Lindbergh. In 1933 the American aviator Charles Lindbergh set off with his wife on a trip of 47,000 km around the North Atlantic. Having achieved a remarkable technical and human feat in being the first man to fly non-stop across the North Atlantic in [...]

Ariella Kaeslin visits Longines headquarters

The Swiss watchmaker Longines was delighted to receive a visit from Ariella Kaeslin, its new Ambassador of Elegance and high flyer during the 2009 international gymnastics season. This summer, Longines announced that the newly crowned European Vault Champion and silver medallist at the World Championships was to become its latest brand ambassador. Ariella can currently [...]

Longines celebrates 120th anniversary of the registration of a logo

Longines celebrates 120 years of protection for a logo that is still used today Geneva (Switzerland), Cité du Temps, 1 October 2009 – Longines is celebrating the 120th anniversary of the registration of a logo that is still used today by the famous St. Imier watchmaker. Registered with the FOIP in Switzerland in 1889, this [...]

Longines partners with the Kremlin Cup

The Longines watch company has been the officalThe world-famous Swiss watch manufacturer Longines confirms its commitment to the world of top-class tennis in the wake of its involvement in the prestigious Roland Garros International Championships in Paris (France). Longines is honored to announce that it has been appointed official partner, time-keeper and watch for the [...]

Longines Partners with Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships

Longines confirms its commitment to international tennis as a partner of the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships St. Imier (Switzerland) / Tokyo (Japan), starting today 17 September 2009 – The world-famous Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Longines confirms its commitment to the world of top-class tennis in the wake of its involvement in the prestigious Roland [...]

The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph

On the strength of its long experience in timing, Longines has designed a timepiece that pays tribute to the various timing mechanisms developed during the company’s history. Named the Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph, this model houses a brand new calibre whose exclusive development by ETA was mandated and financed by Longines and other brands within the [...]

The winners of the Longines Press Award for Elegance

Longines is proud to unveil the winners of the Longines Press Award for Elegance 2009. At the Dublin Horse Show, the 7th and final stage of the Longines Press Award for Elegance, the American female rider Laura Kraut and the Swiss male rider Pius Schwizer have been awarded the prestigious prize. Longines would like to [...]

The Hickstead Royal International Horse Show

The Hickstead Royal International Horse Show (GB), where Longines was the official partner and timekeeper, lived up to the expectations last weekend. The winner of the Longines King George V Gold Club on Sunday was Peter Charles (GB) on Murkas Pall Mall H, followed by his two compatriots Tim Stockdale and Ben Maher. A very [...]

Lin Chiling at We People charity dinner as Longines Watches ambassador

On June 21st, Sunday, “We People” hosted a charity gala dinner at the ball room of Taipei Grand Hyatt that boasted attendances of over five hundred guests. One of the key events during the gala was the charity auction, and with which one of the star items being auction is Longines Admiral 24 Two Time [...]

Longines Silver Arrow Watch

The Silver Arrow is a new edition of a 1955 Longines model. The case, in stainless steel, measures 38.5mm. The crystal is hesalite and it is water resistant to 30 meters. Movement is the automatic Longines caliber L619 (base ETA 2892-A2) with a power reserve of 42 hours. This watch has a hesalite crystle.  Hesalite [...]