Longines The Longines Saint-Imier

Brand’s Founder

Longines, the famous luxury watch brand, was founded by Aguste Agassiz in 1832. Aguste was of Swiss origin. Other notable personalities from his family were scientists Alexander and Louis Agassiz. Aguste started off working in a firm that traded watch parts. His interest in the field was so intense that he learnt all about it and eventually started his own business. His collection of watches became extremely popular and then there was no stopping. However, his health began deteriorating in the 1850's and the business was taken over by his nephew Ernest Francillon.

Design

The Longines L2.563.4.87.6 from the brand’s Saint-Imier Collection is loved for its sophisticated look. It comes with a mop dial studded with 12 skilfully cut diamonds that serve as the hour markers. The watch has luminous minute and hour hands. It has a 30 mm round steel case and a polished stainless steel bezel. The adjustable bracelet of the watch is also made of stainless steel.

Features

The beautiful dial of this Saint-Imier Collection watch is shielded with the strong sapphire crystal glass. This material is scratch resistant and tough to break. It is also anti reflective which means that it shall allow you to easily take a glance of the time even in bright sun light. The watch is water resistant up to a depth of 30 meters. It also provides information about the date. The date window is set at the 3 o’ clock position.

Sports Connection

Over the years the brand has developed a special connection with the world of sports. It has sponsored several horse riding, gymnastic and basket ball events. The brand also takes pride in having served as the official time keeper for the prestigious Olympic Games, Common Wealth Game, Swiss Federal Gymnastics Meet, Alpine World Cup Competition, French Open Tennis and various other sports events and competitions.