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Longines celebrated the Mini DolceVita & their Otis Hope Carey collaboration with a star-studded Sydney party

Events

29.11.23

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Longines celebrated the Mini DolceVita & their Otis Hope Carey collaboration with a star-studded Sydney party

Immersive exhibits and a guest appearance from Regé-Jean Page made this a night to remember.

10 of the best 40th birthday gift watches

Buying Guides

26.11.23

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10 of the best 40th birthday gift watches

40 is a significant milestone for many, and what better way to mark it than with a watch?

Longines’ cult-favourite Legend Diver has received a period-correct makeover

Hands On

16.11.23

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Longines’ cult-favourite Legend Diver has received a period-correct makeover

A smaller case size and a proper steel bracelet adds to this diver's already-insane value proposition.

Longines x Otis Hope Carey is a stylish and significant Australian watch collaboration

What We Wore

04.11.23

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Longines x Otis Hope Carey is a stylish and significant Australian watch collaboration

It's perhaps the ultimate example of how radically simply changing the strap on a watch can transform its look - as well as a big…

Only Watch postponed, and a week of ultra-light watches

Friday Wind Down

27.10.23

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Only Watch postponed, and a week of ultra-light watches

Earlier this week, after much conversation on horological social media, Only Watch announced that their biennial charity auction, which would have been held next month,…

Australian Indigenous artist Otis Hope Carey on his collaboration with Longines

Interview

25.10.23

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Australian Indigenous artist Otis Hope Carey on his collaboration with Longines

The Gumbaynggirr/Bundjalung man, artist and professional surfer explains the significance of his collaboration with Longines.

New releases from anOrdain, Baltic, Audemars Piguet and more

Last Week in Watches

08.10.23

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New releases from anOrdain, Baltic, Audemars Piguet and more

The theme of many of this week's releases is a return to more vintage proportions... But those with more substantial wrists need not worry, either.

The new Longines Spirit Flyback Titanium addresses a point of contention within the collection

Introducing

04.10.23

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The new Longines Spirit Flyback Titanium addresses a point of contention within the collection

Longines present a new iteration of the Spirit Flyback chronograph with a grade 5 titanium case and red dial accents.

The Longines Mini DolceVita launches at a star-studded evening

Introducing

04.10.23

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The Longines Mini DolceVita launches at a star-studded evening

The Longines DolceVita receives a Mini makeover, with three dial variations in a host of bright colours.

What We Wore

09.09.23

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Longines Spirit Zulu Time

The Longines Spirit Zulu Time is a true GMT sized at 39mm to suit a wide variety of wrists; and I had the pleasure of…

Swatch x Blancpain collab has debuted. But will it have the same lasting momentum as the MoonSwatch?

Friday Wind Down

08.09.23

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Swatch x Blancpain collab has debuted. But will it have the same lasting momentum as the MoonSwatch?

Well, considering the big launch yesterday I think we all know what the news of the week is: the new Swatch x Blancpain BioCeramic Scuba…

Hands On

06.09.23

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HANDS-ON: The Longines Spirit Flyback leverages the brand’s near-century of experience with the complication

Longines has once again looked to their rich heritage, particularly with flyback chronographs, to present the new Longines Spirit Flyback.

Introducing

23.08.23

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The Longines Master Collection Small Seconds is what happens when a brand listens to enthusiasts

Longines unveils an engraved trio with three different dial colours in three different finishes The watches are downsized from 40mm to 38.5mm, in a move…

New releases from Breitling, Norqain, Oris and more

Last Week in Watches

13.08.23

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New releases from Breitling, Norqain, Oris and more

This week was a little surprising with Breitling quietly releasing several models (including a limited edition) and a couple of independents who presented classically inspired…

Friday Wind Down

11.08.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Geoff Hess joins Sotheby’s as Head of Watches for the Americas

It’s that time of year where the Swiss typically go on holiday, which means there’s less news about fresh releases this week. Nonetheless, some big…

Does the new Longines HydroConquest GMT signal a collection redesign?

Introducing

10.08.23

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Does the new Longines HydroConquest GMT signal a collection redesign?

The Longines HydroConquest GMT departs from the cult-classic look for a more familiar case shape. The green and brown dial options are especially sumptuous, with…

The Longines Museum is on fire! Which three watches should be saved?

Interview

07.08.23

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The Longines Museum is on fire! Which three watches should be saved?

The Longines museum in St-Imier showcases the brand’s illustrious history in the form of 500 timepieces, navigational instruments and timekeeping devices. Unfortunately, in this luckily…

Longines send you over the moon with their newest Flagship Heritage

Introducing

15.07.23

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Longines send you over the moon with their newest Flagship Heritage

Longines’ classic Flagship line gets a handsome new 38.5mm Heritage model in three colourways The new models feature both a moonphase and calendar function on…

Hands On

14.06.23

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HANDS-ON: The Longines Spirit Zulu Time 39 offers a more compact and ergonomic take on the prior 42

The Longines Spirit lineup has become a go-to collection to recommend when someone asks what a great option would be for an entry-level Swiss luxury…

Longines remind us why they boast one of the watch world’s most enviable histories

Events

23.05.23

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Longines remind us why they boast one of the watch world’s most enviable histories

The person in charge of Longines’ heritage reissues must have one of the watch world’s cushiest jobs. I always imagine them lazing around for most…

The Longines Pilot Majetek is a wrist-mounted flight instrument with a storied past

Video

22.02.23

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The Longines Pilot Majetek is a wrist-mounted flight instrument with a storied past

From measuring Lindberg’s first transatlantic flight to the monopusher chronograph worn by Amelia Earhart and the Weems, Longines’ tradition of pilot’s watches is a storied…

Watch Education

01.02.23

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Demystifying the mystery dial

Many times, a horological invention is credited to a household watchmaking name. I bet that most of you won’t have heard of Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, however.…

Four watches you should buy instead of Portnoy’s Brick Watch – US$2.4K or less

Lists

15.12.22

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Four watches you should buy instead of Portnoy’s Brick Watch – US$2.4K or less

Dave Portnoy launched Brick Watch Company, but we think there are better watches to buy for US$2,400 or less.

GADA-OFF: The Longines Spirit Titanium vs the Tudor BB58. Which is the better daily wearer?

Opinion

27.11.22

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GADA-OFF: The Longines Spirit Titanium vs the Tudor BB58. Which is the better daily wearer?

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published back in January earlier this year, but, with our recent list of the team’s GADA (go anywhere do anything)…

Jennifer Lawrence joins Longines as an Ambassador of Elegance

News

02.11.22

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Jennifer Lawrence joins Longines as an Ambassador of Elegance

We used to run a series called Fantasy Watch Ambassador where the Time+Tide team had a fantasy draft on behalf of various watch brands, pairing them with…

Introducing

16.10.22

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INTRODUCING: The new Longines Record Heritage reaffirms the brand’s strength in modern meets vintage

The vintage reissue or heritage trend has been in full force for years now. But one of the first brands to really zero in on…

Hands On

14.09.22

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HANDS-ON: The Longines Master Collection 190th Anniversary delivers a classically handsome dress watch

This year marks Longines’ 190th anniversary and they’re celebrating with an exclusive timepiece from their top-of-the-range Master Collection. Since 2005 , the Master Collection has…

The Benetict Cumberwatches: Why so many watches have overcomplicated names

Lists

07.09.22

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The Benetict Cumberwatches: Why so many watches have overcomplicated names

Benedict Cumberbatch, decorated actor, deserves recognition for his work in The Imitation Game, The Power of Dog and Patrick Melrose. Today, however, we’ll poke a bit of fun at…

Introducing

26.08.22

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INTRODUCING: The new Longines Master Collection in 34mm

I recently wrote an article about the best 34mm watches that anyone can wear, and although the marketing is mostly feminine-orientated, I believe that the…

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Paris

Lists

04.08.22

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Paris

Paris has many flattering nicknames from the “City of Love” to “the Fashion Capital”, and while it’s thoroughly earned both of those monikers, it should…

Introducing

07.07.22

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INTRODUCING: The Longines HydroConquest XXII Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games is a prestige sporting event if you’re in one of the competing nations, with one held every four years since 1930. Longines…

What is it really like to wear a pocket watch in the 21st century?

Opinion

27.06.22

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What is it really like to wear a pocket watch in the 21st century?

As an experiment, Zach spent one week wearing his Longines minute repeating pocket watch, over a century old, in the 21st century.

The Longines Dolce Vita x YVY collection shows how a strap can redefine a watch

Introducing

25.06.22

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The Longines Dolce Vita x YVY collection shows how a strap can redefine a watch

Leather is a material taken for granted in the world of watch enthusiasts. Yes, we may appreciate a finely made strap, even having one custom…

Hands On

01.06.22

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HANDS-ON: The Longines Ultra-Chron revives the first-ever hi-beat diver from 1968

Heritage revivals are all the rage right now, and the manufacture that really kicked off the trend was Longines – the entire heritage collection range…

Introducing

28.03.22

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INTRODUCING: The Longines Elegant Collection is a modern ode to simplicity

Longines is a brand that knows how to use their heritage, which you would expect from the company with the world’s oldest active registered trademark…

Introducing

23.03.22

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INTRODUCING: The Longines Spirit Zulu Time collection is upgraded with a COSC-certified GMT calibre

The Longines Spirit collection was one of the most instantly successful new watch releases from a big brand in years, with not a single detail…

Introducing

02.03.22

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INTRODUCING: The tiny modification to the Longines Spirit 37 collection that make the watches even better

When the Longines Spirit collection originally dropped, perfection was on everybody’s mind. The design was fresh enough to be exciting, yet familiar enough to feel…

Introducing

15.02.22

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INTRODUCING: The Longines Legend Diver Watch adds new gradient dials to its repertoire

The Longines Legend Diver collection, since its inception in 2007, has presented a strong example of heritage revivals done right. Longines, a trendsetter in this…

Watch Reviews

09.01.22

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THE TOP WATCH REVIEWS OF 2021 – The Longines Avigation BigEye Chronograph Petrol Blue Titanium (#15)

Editor’s note: The Time+Tide team reviewed hundreds of watches in 2021. Here we count down the Top 30 reviews of the year that you liked…

Lists

08.01.22

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VIDEO: The top watches of 2021 $5K-$10K

So you’ve spent COVID wisely, treading the path of financial caution and peeking at your savings account once in a blue moon to see it…

VIDEO: The top 5 watches of 2021 from $1000-$5000 (Part 1)

Lists

05.01.22

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VIDEO: The top 5 watches of 2021 from $1000-$5000 (Part 1)

The $1000-$5000 category is a sweet spot for so many watch enthusiasts, as it reflects a quality benchmark that distinguishes itself from the more budget…

VIDEO: The Longines DolceVita collection delivers statuesque dress watches at very keen prices

Watch Education

04.01.22

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VIDEO: The Longines DolceVita collection delivers statuesque dress watches at very keen prices

Longines really lives and breathes through its heritage models, with countless watches having been reissued, updated, and ultimately honoured through modern reinterpretations of their vintage…

Lists

02.01.22

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Henry’s top five watches of 2021

When Luke, our Editor here at Time and Tide, asked for an article on our top five new watch releases of 2021 back in December,…

VIDEO: The Longines HydroConquest gets extra zing with a luxe two-tone look

Watch Reviews

31.12.21

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VIDEO: The Longines HydroConquest gets extra zing with a luxe two-tone look

Watch brands tend to stick to their guns, whether that’s vintage-inspired reissues or totally modern watches that aren’t afraid to keep evolving. However, Longines are…

VIDEO: Elegance meets complication in the Longines Master Collection moonphase

Watch Reviews

28.12.21

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VIDEO: Elegance meets complication in the Longines Master Collection moonphase

Every watch brand has their range through which they get to brag. Finishing, design and movements are all aspects where a watchmaker can shine, and…

VIDEO: Taking flight with the Longines Spirit Collection

Watch Education

22.12.21

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VIDEO: Taking flight with the Longines Spirit Collection

Longines have bided their time in launching a comprehensive line of wrist-ready pilot watches that are suited to any occasion. While their historical contributions in…

“Einstein’s mistress who he gave his Longines to was actually a Russian spy” – A video interview with Longines CEO Matthias Breschan

Watch Education

18.12.21

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“Einstein’s mistress who he gave his Longines to was actually a Russian spy” – A video interview with Longines CEO Matthias Breschan

When Matthias Breschan speaks you could swear that he’d founded Longines 189 years ago, such is the passion that the Austrian CEO has for the…

Giving your dress watch a dressing down – four winning options for casual wear

Lists

12.12.21

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Giving your dress watch a dressing down – four winning options for casual wear

I’m a big fan of dress watches. Much to my chagrin, they often come with the stigma that they can only be worn in certain…

Andrew’s escape to Switzerland to visit Longines

Pop Culture

26.11.21

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Andrew’s escape to Switzerland to visit Longines

This video was never scheduled to happen. However, waking up on a crisp Saturday morning in Neuchatel with Marcus our Creative Director and video master…