Longines

ABOUT THE BRAND

Founded in 1832 in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, Longines quickly became a pioneer in precision timekeeping. As early as 1878, it developed its first chronograph for sporting events, and by 1889 could measure time to 1/5 of a second. The late 19th century marked the start of its strong involvement in sports timing, notably in U.S. horse racing. Serving as official timekeeper across many disciplines and creating instruments for pilots, explorers, and sports professionals, Longines built unmatched technical expertise and a lasting reputation in the world of sport.

This professional know-how led Longines to major watchmaking breakthroughs, including the first wrist chronograph in 1913, a high-frequency chronograph in 1929, the first rotating-bezel wristwatch in 1931, and the flyback chronograph in 1936. That spirit lives on in the Longines Legend Diver. Introduced in 1959, this 39 mm ISO 6425-certified diver’s watch is water-resistant to 300 m and powered by the COSC-certified L888.6 movement with silicon balance-spring, 72-hour power reserve, luminous details, and three dial color options.

Visit your nearest Longines boutique, Rivoli or Hour Choice stores to explore the full collection or shop online at Rivolishop.com