Longines
Saint-Imier, Switzerland
Longines is one of the watch brands with an amazing history. Founded in 1832 in Saint-Imier, where they still reside today.
Over the years, Longines has played a pioneering role in many timekeeping technological breakthroughs, with a particularly strong presence in the field of sports, while constantly exhibiting its characteristic elegance across the globe.
Longines developed its first chronograph in 1878. It was quickly adopted by horse enthusiasts. In 1912, Longines helped shape the history of the sporting world by introducing the first timing mechanism automatically triggered by an electric wire. Since then, the brand has been designated as the official partner and timekeeper of international federations and prestigious sporting events throughout the world. Longines has also marked the history of aviation by timing, among other feats, the first non-stop solo flight across the Atlantic by Charles Lindbergh.
Longines is a prominent player in the fields of equestrian sports, artistic and rhythmic gymnastics, alpine skiing, archery, and the Commonwealth Games.
