Elegance is an Attitude
Longines has nearly two centuries of continuous watchmaking — founded in Saint-Imier in 1832, it's one of the oldest registered watch brands in existence. Before the quartz crisis repositioned it as an accessible brand, Longines was a genuine competitor to Omega and Rolex, winning precision awards and timing the Olympics. The brand's archives are a treasure trove: the Lindbergh Hour Angle watch (designed with Charles Lindbergh), the Legend Diver, and military chronographs. Today under Swatch Group, Longines offers remarkable value — column-wheel chronographs, silicon balance springs, and heritage-inspired designs at prices that undercut competitors by 40-60%. A thinking collector's entry point.
Charles Lindbergh designed the Hour Angle watch with Longines (1931). Timed five Olympic Games. Wing-and-hourglass logo is the oldest registered watchmaker trademark.

Spirit Flyback Chrono
L3.860.4.93.2
$4KMaster Collection Triple Date Chrono
L2.673.4.78.3
$4KMaster Collection Moon Phase 40mm
L2.793.4.09.2
$3KMaster Collection Chrono 40mm
L2.759.4.72.6
$3KMaster Collection Chronograph
L2.673.4.78.6
$3K
Spirit Chronograph
L3.811.4.03.2
$3KEvery reference WristWorth tracks for Longines, grouped by model.
The Vault catalogues 54 Longines references across 51 model lines, each with full specifications and a value estimate where market data exists.
Catalogued Longines references span roughly $800 to $3,850, based on current market estimates and retail prices.
Longines was founded in 1832 and is based in Switzerland.
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