22Mar 2017 by Andrei Kluska No Comments
A glimpse in the future with Longines V.H.P

A glimpse in the future with Longines V.H.P

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Progress is inevitable and one way or another it will take you with it like an ocean wave. So why not embrace it? The same thing applies to the horological parts of our lives. Overall, the progress is there (I am not referring to the classic watchmaking or to the Haute Horlogerie manual techniques): from the first quartz watch the Seiko Astron, more than 40 years ago, till the actual quartz watch is a huge technological advance that cannot be stopped. In the light of progress, Longines released on the 9th March 2017 a new quartz watches line - the V.H.P. (Very High Precision): keeping the Longines signature of elegance, a new type of movement is refining the evolution of the quartz watches, taking it to a new level. This…
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26Jan 2017 by Martin Green No Comments
Longines Launches New Conquest Classic

Longines Launches New Conquest Classic

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Longines is sponsoring the Alpine World Ski Championships and does so fortunately with a new version of the Conquest Classic. The watch is, in fact, a classic Longines in a way that it combines subtle and tasteful design with a reliable movement, all at an affordable price. By not placing any logos of the Alpine World Ski Championships on the front of the watch, as often is a custom with this type of watches, they also make the watch interesting for those who are simply looking for a good watch. For them, there is a lot to love in Longines latest addition to their collection. The 42mm case of the Conquest Classic is clean cut, with pronounced lugs in which between an H-link bracelet fits. It all sets the stage…
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16Jan 2017 by Martin Green No Comments
Affordable at Auction: Longines La Grande Classique

Affordable at Auction: Longines La Grande Classique

Affordable at Auction
La Grande Classique, has there every been a more promising name? The great thing is that this Longines even lives up to its name. Although the majority of them are round, the brand also made a charming tonneau version, and Fellows is auctioning one off that comes complete with the original bracelet which features very fine links. According to the description, the watch is just over nine years old yet still good looking. This might be because it wasn't worn so often, but also remember that these watches were made very well, because Longines still is an insider secret for people who want a very well made watch, for a fair price. The La Grande Classique has a unique lug construction, in which they come from underneath the case and…
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21Juil 2016 by Martin Green No Comments
Longines Heritage 1969: Too Cool For School

Longines Heritage 1969: Too Cool For School

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Longines is one of the Swiss brands with an incredible rich history. In fact I think that even very critical, high-end collectors can be completely satisfied when they can collect nothing but Longines for the rest of their lives. Fortunately Longines sometimes digs in their archives and re-issues one of their treasures. This time a beauty from 1969! I wasn't around yet in 1969, but it was a year in which the cold war could turn hot at any minute, Nixon became president, Led Zeppelin launched their first album and Jennifer Lopez was born, and Longines made a simple, yet stunning cushion shaped watch. For the re-edition Longines stayed very close to the original, but only beefed up the case slightly. As a result the re-edition can fit easier with…
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