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Join us at our Dive Watch Fundamentals event, at Oscar Hunt Tailors in Melbourne next week
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Join us at our Dive Watch Fundamentals event, at Oscar Hunt Tailors in Melbourne next week

Next Thursday, March 19, at Oscar Hunt Tailors in the Melbourne CBD, we will hold an event called Dive Watch Fundamentals. This is at the…
Are mil-spec watches the perfect weekend warriors?
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Are mil-spec watches the perfect weekend warriors?

Editor’s note: Few other types of watches have transitioned so well from being utilitarian tools into weekend warriors as military-spec watches. Whether it be a…
Out of this world: These are 4 of the most attractive moon phases money can buy
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Out of this world: These are 4 of the most attractive moon phases money can buy

While watches equipped with a moon phase complication aren’t without their detractors, for the astronomically inclined, they are wonderful devices. And, from an aesthetic standpoint,…
Weekend watch (and race car) spotting with JR
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Weekend watch (and race car) spotting with JR

It’s a good thing that wearing a watch is something that you can do regardless of the weather, because Australia is in the midst of…
INTRODUCING: Is this the HydroConquest that Longines had to make?
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INTRODUCING: Is this the HydroConquest that Longines had to make?

Need to know Well, I bet nobody saw this coming … another day, another dive watch with a green dial. But is this new Longines…
Up close with the Longines Master Collection
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Up close with the Longines Master Collection

Editor’s note: The Longines Master Collection is one of the current pillars of the brand, offering you everything you want in a classic dress watch,…
Why is this Longines Master Collection Annual Calendar so awesome?
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Why is this Longines Master Collection Annual Calendar so awesome?

Editor’s note: Oftentimes, it seems as though the annual calendar complication is all too easily overlooked in the horological hierarchy of complications. GMTs, Chronographs –…
“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 4: A classic from the Longines Heritage Collection
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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 4: A classic from the Longines Heritage Collection

The Heritage Diver 1967 was released at the first Basel we attended as Time+Tide, so it holds special significance. It was also one of our…
Luke’s 2019 $20K fantasy watch collection
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Luke’s 2019 $20K fantasy watch collection

Sometimes you’ve got to face the bitter truth. Between small children, a house needing urgent renovation and a woeful inability to pick the winning lottery…
Fun with fundamentals: A watch glossary for the budding enthusiast
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Fun with fundamentals: A watch glossary for the budding enthusiast

Editor’s note: For anyone that isn’t already a watch enthusiast, understanding the multitude of watch-specific terminology can be a bit daunting. In fact, a friend…
OPINION: Why playing sport with your watch on is a daft idea
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OPINION: Why playing sport with your watch on is a daft idea

OK, let’s get something out of the way first, before I posit my argument and before the keyboard warriors have a chance to pipe up…
This Longines Heritage 1945 oozes old school charm
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This Longines Heritage 1945 oozes old school charm

Editor’s note: Hot off the heels of their latest release with the Heritage Classic Chronograph 1946, we thought we’d take a look at another smash…
Nick’s 2019 $20K fantasy watch collection
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Nick’s 2019 $20K fantasy watch collection

Selecting the best watches of 2019 with an unlimited budget is one thing. But those of us who aren’t hip-hop stars or oil tycoons have…
HANDS-ON: The Longines Master Collection Ref. L2.673.4.92.0
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HANDS-ON: The Longines Master Collection Ref. L2.673.4.92.0

Every year there’s a couple of timepieces that, for one reason or another, slip under the collective radar of us watch enthusiasts. There were more…
INTRODUCING: The Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph 1946
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INTRODUCING: The Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph 1946

2020 has barely begun and Longines has already come out swinging with this — the Longines Heritage Classic Chronograph 1946. Representing the latest addition to…
Nick’s 5 favourite watches of 2019
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Nick’s 5 favourite watches of 2019

The more you look at different watches, the more critical you become, as you better understand what the watchmaker and designer were trying to achieve,…
James’ top 5 favourite wristwatches of 2019
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James’ top 5 favourite wristwatches of 2019

Many people who I respect in this industry have opined that 2019 hasn’t been a particularly exciting or fruitful year for watch releases … and…
Luke’s 5 favourite watches of 2019
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Luke’s 5 favourite watches of 2019

I’ve certainly had less turbulent years. In 2019, I quit a stable job, hurled myself into start-up life and lived with my in-laws for 10…
Is the Avigation BigEye one of Longines’ nicest pilot’s watches?
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Is the Avigation BigEye one of Longines’ nicest pilot’s watches?

Editor’s note: Almost all reissues of vintage timepieces have an exciting story to tell – that’s just the way it is, otherwise watchmakers wouldn’t bother…
LIST: Nick Kenyon’s 5 favourite articles of 2019
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LIST: Nick Kenyon’s 5 favourite articles of 2019

As 2019 draws to a close and I get the opportunity to reflect on the year that was (as well as prepare for endless upcoming…
When is faux-patina okay? Early thoughts on the new Omega Seamaster 007 Edition
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When is faux-patina okay? Early thoughts on the new Omega Seamaster 007 Edition

Omega recently released the hotly anticipated Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition, in association with Bond’s newest upcoming adventure, No Time To Die. It isn’t the…
HANDS-ON: The Longines Heritage Classic
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HANDS-ON: The Longines Heritage Classic

Few watches released in 2019 have had the ability to garner nothing but praise. There are, of course, certain timepieces that are highly revered — think…
Why the Longines Heritage Collection is going from strength to strength
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Why the Longines Heritage Collection is going from strength to strength

Owning a watch that has been given to you as a gift has a sentimental element that can get even more meaningful over time. Anyone who…
3 Longines for under $5K on their online store that represent value propositions
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3 Longines for under $5K on their online store that represent value propositions

One of the greatest things about Longines is their history — the Swiss marque was established almost two centuries ago, way back in 1832. This heritage gives…
Are in-house movements actually important?
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Are in-house movements actually important?

Editor’s note: As the watch buying and horological community becomes more astute by the day, thanks in no small part to social media, in-house movements…
Santa’s little helpers: 3 Longines tool watches for the festive season
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Santa’s little helpers: 3 Longines tool watches for the festive season

Believe it or not, somehow there are just 23 short days left until Christmas, and if you haven’t bought your presents yet … you’re in…
BLACK FRIDAY OFFER: The Black Pack, an offer to dive for, 4 days only
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BLACK FRIDAY OFFER: The Black Pack, an offer to dive for, 4 days only

It’s Black Friday and do we have an offer to dive for. If you’ve ever thought that just maybe the Longines Legend Diver in alluring…
INTRODUCING: The Longines Heritage Military 1938
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INTRODUCING: The Longines Heritage Military 1938

Longines is on an absolute roll in 2019, and it seems like only yesterday that we were treated to one of their hottest watches of…
5 Longines heritage timepieces for every occasion
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5 Longines heritage timepieces for every occasion

Longines offer a great many different styles of timepieces across five unique collections in their portfolio of wristwatches. And while each of the five collections…
Have watch will travel – 5 GMTs under $5K that are ready to hit the road
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Have watch will travel – 5 GMTs under $5K that are ready to hit the road

Watches with complications — like the chronograph, moonphase or, in this case, the GMT — are less about practical function and more about possibility. Sure, these…
These 4 watches are a sure bet for this year’s Spring Racing Carnival
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These 4 watches are a sure bet for this year’s Spring Racing Carnival

With Melbourne’s world famous Spring Racing Carnival now in full swing, there’s a fair bit of chatter about what sort of watch you should be…
Just in time for the races: The Longines Equestrian Pocket Watch Jockey 1878
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Just in time for the races: The Longines Equestrian Pocket Watch Jockey 1878

Paying homage to an affiliation that has spanned more than century, Longines has created a limited edition pocket watch honouring equestrian racing — the Longines…
Aten-shun! The Longines Heritage Military is on parade
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Aten-shun! The Longines Heritage Military is on parade

Editor’s note: From a purely real estate perspective, the dial is the most important part of the watch. It’s what you look at most of…
INTRODUCING: Longines Heritage Classic with “Sector Dial”
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INTRODUCING: Longines Heritage Classic with “Sector Dial”

Amidst the morass of vintage reissues that almost all brands seem to have tried their hand at recently, Longines has been successfully combing their archives…
The heritage heavy hitters – 10 of 2019’s best vintage reissues
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The heritage heavy hitters – 10 of 2019’s best vintage reissues

Every year in watchland we’re treated to a fresh crop of heritage reissues — modern interpretations of designs of yore. It’s a market category that’s…
Why this Longines is the best watch I’ve ever owned
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Why this Longines is the best watch I’ve ever owned

Back at the beginning of 2013, as a result of kissing goodbye to a couple of watches (mistakes) from my collection, I found myself in…
Sun’s out, guns out: 3 ace watches to kick off the summer vibes
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Sun’s out, guns out: 3 ace watches to kick off the summer vibes

Yes, we’re somewhat getting ahead of ourselves here, but with the abject misery of Australia’s particularly dismal winter now in the rearview mirror, it’s time…
INTRODUCING: The Longines Conquest Classic – a watch for women that lives up to the name
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INTRODUCING: The Longines Conquest Classic – a watch for women that lives up to the name

For Longines, elegance is an attitude — and that’s something they’ve embodied very nicely indeed with the new Conquest Classic, a watch made with exceptional…
In-house movements – what are they and do they even matter?
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In-house movements – what are they and do they even matter?

Editor’s note: Sandra wrote this lovely piece at the start of the year, and it speaks to one of the biggest movements (if you’ll pardon…
Another look at the Longines Flagship Heritage 60th Anniversary
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Another look at the Longines Flagship Heritage 60th Anniversary

Editor’s note: The Longines Flagship Heritage 60th Anniversary is an oldie but a goodie. And not an oldie in the 1950-something sense, but rather in…
6 of the best Longines Heritage releases
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6 of the best Longines Heritage releases

Editor’s note: Few brands play their heritage cards as strongly as Longines. Certainly it helps that the brand has more heritage than most to work…
The old-world charms of the Longines 1832 Moonphase
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The old-world charms of the Longines 1832 Moonphase

We’ve been having a bit of a lunar week with Longines this week — checking out their new Master Moonphase in the boutique and in our…
New moon – the Longines Master Moonphase
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New moon – the Longines Master Moonphase

The Master collection has been a staple in Longines’ catalogue for some time, epitomising the sort of casual elegance for which the bramd is so…
Exploring the Longines Skin Diver Watch
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Exploring the Longines Skin Diver Watch

Editor’s note: Last night, Longines went live with their online shopping facility, and I’ve spent a bit of time browsing what’s on offer. And it…
Our 3 favourite Longines models available to buy in Australia, in store … and online
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Our 3 favourite Longines models available to buy in Australia, in store … and online

Longines has had a big few months in Australia. They opened their first Melbourne boutique a little while back, on Collins Street in the heart…
Level up your watch photography with @MracekProductions
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Level up your watch photography with @MracekProductions

Editor’s note: Being a pilot who’s into watches is already cool enough, but when you add in some seriously serious photography skills, that’s the whole…
Why is Longines’ connection to horse racing so strong?
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Why is Longines’ connection to horse racing so strong?

Editor’s note: In the run-up to the horse racing season in Australia, we thought we’d have a look at a brand with a long history…
Everything you need, nothing you don’t – the best two-handed watches of 2018
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Everything you need, nothing you don’t – the best two-handed watches of 2018

There comes a time in the journey of every watch collector when the pursuit of the most complicated watch loses its shine, as you start…
Dive into the Longines Legend Diver Black 
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Dive into the Longines Legend Diver Black 

We’re on record as being fans of the Longines Legend Diver Black — in fact, we like it so much we’re selling it in our…
A look back at the Longines Heritage Military COSD
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A look back at the Longines Heritage Military COSD

Editor’s note: As evidenced by the release of the popular Heritage Military watch, Longines have a long history in manufacturing reliable tool watches for the…
The ultimate watch glossary – chronograph scales. What they mean and how they work
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The ultimate watch glossary – chronograph scales. What they mean and how they work

Over the last few weeks we’ve written three (count them, one, two and three) pieces explaining the what of watches. Thus far we’ve been pretty…