Category Archives: Longines

Longines Ultra Chron 1967

Posted on 26/02/2024 by robswatches

“The world’s  most accurate watch” When released in 1967, the Longines boasted that it’s Ultra Chron was “The world’s most accurate watch”. A bold call! But, even bolder, they took the unusual step of specifying its accuracy to be within … Continue reading →

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Longines 1937

Posted on 21/08/2013 by robswatches

   This very rare Longines was given to me by my auntie in Italy. It was in very poor condition but the important thing was that it was intact and, to my surprise, the balance staff was not broken.  It … Continue reading →

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Longines Dress 1977

Posted on 21/06/2011 by robswatches

This is a nice watch, one that I would have been happy to wear anytime from it’s conception in 1977 to the present day.  But I haven’t had it that    long, about 18months in fact. And when I bought it, … Continue reading →

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Longines Grand Prize Automatic 1967

Posted on 30/04/2011 by robswatches

  The Longines Grand Prize automatic from 1967, stainless steel, conservative style with very plain dial features one of the most unique designs in automatic movements with a huge gear, the diameter of the movement, driving the winding mechanism. It … Continue reading →

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Longines Pocket Watch 1891

Posted on 07/04/2011 by robswatches

      The Longines brand started in 1866 but the company had existed since 1832. It has mostly during it’s history been synonymous with quality timepieces but it has had it’s downs. This watch represents one of it’s downs.  … Continue reading →

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