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Longines ("long meadows"), gave rise to the Longines name. To help further his efforts to improve the production at Longines, Francillon brought on Jacques David, a talented engineer. In addition, Francillon appointed David as Technical Director and put him in charge of the new factory. By 1867, it was also marked the year the Longines factory produced its first in-house
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factories, including the entire production process, from raw materials to finished watches, and the highly-effective internal structure and quality control measures implemented in American factories. In his analysis, David concluded the Swiss watchmaking industry needed to change significantly to keep pace with its American competitors.
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in Philadelphia to gather new ideas and strategies from American watchmakers. Upon returning, David wrote a 108-page report detailing what he learned during his trip; the report is considered one of the most significant documents in watchmaking history, detailing the inner workings of American watch
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Under Francillon, the company began segueing out of the établissage system and moved towards more modern production methods. Francillon solidified his firm's progression to mass production in 1867 by establishing his first factory. Its location, an area in southern St. Imier known locally as Les
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By 1880, Longines was known for the quality and precision of its timepieces. To Francillon's dismay, the brand became a target for counterfeiters. Longines counterfeits were not only directly stealing business and revenue from Francillon, but also potentially damaging his company's reputation.
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in 1988, and Longines continued without R&D and production activities of its own. In the 1990's, Swatch differentiated and repositioned its various brands in order to better compete in all market segments, with Omega becoming the high-end brand intended to compete with
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Since Longines developed its first chronograph movement in 1878, the brand has steadily built strong relationships with various sporting organizations, events and teams worldwide. First came horse racing, then additional equestrian sports such as
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Longines Serial Number 183 "Attesa" date 1867. On 6 November 2018, Longines announced discovery of serial number 183, dated 23 October 1867, currently the Oldest Longines watch known. Its caliber is an August Agassiz 4
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Francillon trademarked the Longines name in 1880 and its winged hourglass logo in 1889. By 1886, Longines had established itself as a primary supplier of timing equipment for most New York sporting officials.
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movement, the 20H, a "mono-pusher" chronograph, in which all 3 chronograph functions (start, stop, and reset) were controlled via the crown. With the 20H, Longines could produce
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Donzé, Pierre-Yves. "Dynamics of innovation in the electronic watch industry: a comparative business history of Longines (Switzerland) and Seiko (Japan), 1960-1980."
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for US$ 596,000 in New York on 16 October 2008, making it the most expensive Longines' timepiece ever sold at auction. His Longines pocket watch is now kept in the
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Longines began using the slogan "Elegance is an Attitude" in 1999. Their previous slogan, "The World's Most Honoured Watch" was used for most of the 20th century.
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In 1937, P.V.H. Weems again collaborated with Longines to produce a second, smaller (33mm) Weems avigation watch (reference 3930, 3931, and 4036).
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Several years later, the U.S. watchmaking industry was making strides in industrialized watch manufacturing. Francillon sent Jacques David to the
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and its predecessors since 1983. Its winged hourglass logo, registered in 1889, is the oldest unchanged active trademark registered with
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A Longines pocket watch, enscripted: "From the Lodz Zionists To The President Of the Zionists Executive Board, Mr. Nahum Sokolow"
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collaborated with Longines to produce the first wrist watch, the Weems Avigation watch. The watch was 48 mm in diameter.
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A Business History of the Swatch Group The Rebirth of Swiss Watchmaking and the Globalization of the Luxury Industry
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Today, Longines is designated as official timekeeper, partner, and watch for competitions worldwide including:
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Longines was the world's first watch trademark and the first Swiss company to assemble watches under one roof.
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The Longines Logo is the oldest registered trade mark still in use in its original form registered with the
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suitable for precise timing in professional events. This was when Longines began building its reputation in
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Several years later, Agassiz brought in his bright, enterprising nephew, trained economist
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and one 1929 gold wristwatch. His Longines' wristwatch, which was presented to him by
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pocket watch, which he ordered in 1915 (the year he completed his theory of
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In addition to the two timepieces from Longines, Albert Einstein also had a
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100 Years of Vintage Watches: A Collector's Identification and Price Guide
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for a collection of men's and women's optical frames and sunglasses.
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Notable Longines brand ambassadors and timepieces owners include
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United States Navy Captain Philip Van Horn Weems also known as
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Longines Weems ref 3931 c.1937 US Naval Academy Annapolis Dial
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In 1954, Longines introduced a timekeeping instrument called
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The Bluebird Years: Donald Campbell and the Pursuit of Speed
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in 1832, the company has been a subsidiary of the Swiss
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United States Army Air Corps Reserve Charles Lindbergh
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Longines Seconds Setting Watch. Sidereal Time ref 4356
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A Longines watch among the medals of Sir James Troup.
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owned two timepieces from Longines, one 1943 silver
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Longines 12.68z time only or wrist watch chronograph
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