Longines Watches

Based in Saint-Imier since 1832, the Compagnie des Montres Longines Francillon SA has always enjoyed a close and trusting relationship with the village that saw it grow and take its place among the world�s leading horological. The exceptional horological expertise developed over the years by Longines watchmakers and designers proceeds from a lengthy process of trial and error that ultimately enabled them to dominate the technical measurement of time. Longines factory�s prosperous growth vindicated Francillon�s initial bold vision. From the 1870�s on, Longines Industrial options proved judicious and the company grew steadily until the first third of the 20th century.

Over the years, Longines� various technical research projects earned so much acclaim abroad that Longines claim the title of �leading prizewinner� at international exhibitions up to the Barcelona Exhibition of 1929. In 1969, Longines� corporate tradition of technical innovation yielded the first cybernetic quartz electronic wristwatch ever designed by a watch manufacturer�s in-house research facilities. Longines Industrial options proved judicious and the company grew steadily until the first third of the 21st century. Longines reputation, prestige and confirmed quality have attracted a growing number of world personalities � heads of state and royal princesses, movie stars and reputed artists, leading sports figures and many other distinguished names have joined the long list of men and women who have placed their trust with the brand Longines.

Longines Watches