Longines Watchmaking Tradition
Born of the grand tradition of watchmaking, Longines is steeped in history. A history marked by technical and aesthetic innovations in line with the founders’ ambitions: capture the spirit of the time, be at the cutting edge without being defined by the vagaries of fashion and achieve excellence without abandoning simplicity. These aspirations are still intact today and can be seen in the various collections of the “Watchmaking Tradition” segment.
THE LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION
As a traditional watchmaking company, Longines has been producing exceptional timepieces since the very beginning. Today, the Longines Master Collection is the perfect illustration of this corporate ethos, as can be seen from the success enjoyed by this range since it was launched in 2005.
RECORD COLLECTION
In Longines’ purest watchmaking tradition, the Record 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 includes a single-crystal silicon balance spring with unique properties.
HERITAGE CLASSIC
Longines combines the original aesthetics of its most remarkable historic models with the most modern watchmaking techniques. Heritage Classic pieces are a tribute to the innovative spirit that has driven Longines’ watchmakers from the outset. Longines timepieces draw from this expertise and illustrate the durability that is the brand’s signature, as well a consistent desire to honour history.
FLAGSHIP
The launch of the first Flagship by Longines in 1957 was met with resounding success. Today, this timeless collection can still be found in the brand's range of products in a reworked form. Each fitted with a self-winding calibre, these models will enchant lovers of classic, robust watches. A wide range of dials and a selection of sizes mean that everyone can find the watch that suits him or her.
Elegance
A subtle balance between the classic and the distinct, elegance is one of the hallmarks of Longines watches. It has been a pillar of the brand from the outset, and it always inspires the lines, shapes and materials of its timepieces. Expressed through the brand’s slogan “Elegance is an attitude”, this value forges Longines’ reputation and image around the world.
Diving
Renowned for its extremely reliable instrument watches, Longines has been putting its expertise at the service of divers since the late 1950s. The brand introduced its first civilian diver’s watch in 1958, and went on to develop many more models of this kind. Longines continued the story with the timepieces from its “Diving” pillar, taking on the aesthetic codes and drawing inspiration from the technical requirements of the discipline.
Avigation
Longines maintains close, long-standing links with the world of aviation. The brand has produced a large number of pilot’s watches and chronographs, on-board equipment and other navigation instruments that were part of the development of civil and military aviation throughout the first half of the 20th century. Today, Longines is breathing new life into this fascinating heritage with the models in its “Avigation” segment.
Performance
Longines has always been involved in the world of sport. Its commitment in this field is reflected in its many technological innovations in sports timekeeping, which started in 1878 with the development of its first chronograph movement. Drawing on this expertise, the collections in the “Performance” segment both expand on this technical know-how and express the brand’s sporting elegance.
In our current running April Auction we have 4 Longines watches -
Born of the grand tradition of watchmaking, Longines is steeped in history. A history marked by technical and aesthetic innovations in line with the founders’ ambitions: capture the spirit of the time, be at the cutting edge without being defined by the vagaries of fashion and achieve excellence without abandoning simplicity. These aspirations are still intact today and can be seen in the various collections of the “Watchmaking Tradition” segment.
THE LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION
As a traditional watchmaking company, Longines has been producing exceptional timepieces since the very beginning. Today, the Longines Master Collection is the perfect illustration of this corporate ethos, as can be seen from the success enjoyed by this range since it was launched in 2005.
RECORD COLLECTION
In Longines’ purest watchmaking tradition, the Record 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 includes a single-crystal silicon balance spring with unique properties.
HERITAGE CLASSIC
Longines combines the original aesthetics of its most remarkable historic models with the most modern watchmaking techniques. Heritage Classic pieces are a tribute to the innovative spirit that has driven Longines’ watchmakers from the outset. Longines timepieces draw from this expertise and illustrate the durability that is the brand’s signature, as well a consistent desire to honour history.
FLAGSHIP
The launch of the first Flagship by Longines in 1957 was met with resounding success. Today, this timeless collection can still be found in the brand's range of products in a reworked form. Each fitted with a self-winding calibre, these models will enchant lovers of classic, robust watches. A wide range of dials and a selection of sizes mean that everyone can find the watch that suits him or her.
Elegance
A subtle balance between the classic and the distinct, elegance is one of the hallmarks of Longines watches. It has been a pillar of the brand from the outset, and it always inspires the lines, shapes and materials of its timepieces. Expressed through the brand’s slogan “Elegance is an attitude”, this value forges Longines’ reputation and image around the world.
Diving
Renowned for its extremely reliable instrument watches, Longines has been putting its expertise at the service of divers since the late 1950s. The brand introduced its first civilian diver’s watch in 1958, and went on to develop many more models of this kind. Longines continued the story with the timepieces from its “Diving” pillar, taking on the aesthetic codes and drawing inspiration from the technical requirements of the discipline.
Avigation
Longines maintains close, long-standing links with the world of aviation. The brand has produced a large number of pilot’s watches and chronographs, on-board equipment and other navigation instruments that were part of the development of civil and military aviation throughout the first half of the 20th century. Today, Longines is breathing new life into this fascinating heritage with the models in its “Avigation” segment.
Performance
Longines has always been involved in the world of sport. Its commitment in this field is reflected in its many technological innovations in sports timekeeping, which started in 1878 with the development of its first chronograph movement. Drawing on this expertise, the collections in the “Performance” segment both expand on this technical know-how and express the brand’s sporting elegance.
In our current running April Auction we have 4 Longines watches -
LOT 5 - 'LONGINES 18CT GOLD WRISTWATCH' STARTING BID - £300
LOT 13 - 'LONGINES STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH' STARTING BID - £140
LOT 19 - 'LONGINES STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH' STARTING BID - £100
LOT 13 - 'LONGINES STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH' STARTING BID - £140
LOT 19 - 'LONGINES STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH' STARTING BID - £100
LOT 276 - 'LONGINES GOLD PLATED GENT'S WRISTWATCH' STARTING BID - £100
