Longines Watches Have A Unique Style Beyond Fashion

Longines watches are part of one's style that makes a person stand out and maintain an individual status amongst other people. Longines have become synonyms accurate, full-time technology attributed to its continuous efforts: in 1867 from Saint-Imier St. in Akinyemi watch factory since the establishment of 50 years from the original 20 people Longines small watch plants grow to 2500 staff members have a large watch factory.

The company gradually built up a close relationship with sporting events, and timed the Olympic Games fourteen times. They also built strong connections with skiing and equestrian events, as these best reflected their company motto: 'Elegance is an attitude'. They have timed 31 Tours de France, over a hundred Show Jumping competitions in Europe and North America, and is the official Timekeeper at the Roland Garros Tennis grand Slam Tournament,.

But Longines watch isn't a sports watch brand. The company has also provided watches to the International Aeronautics Federation, becoming their official supplier in 1919. Charles Lindbergh set off on his first non-stop crossing of the Atlantic with a Longines on board, timing the crossing at 33hours and 30 minutes. Longines watches were also worn by Amelia Earhart, and in the 1930s it was Longines who patented the Flyback Chronograph.

One of the latest Longines watches has a more classical look, and although it is a chronograph, the new Column Wheel Chronograph follows their motto to the letter. With a stainless steel case and black crocodile strap, it is elegant and sophisticated; a watch for the Longines connoisseur.

The Longine wrist watch collection includes both Longine ladies watches and Longine mens watches.

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