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Put your index finger on the start button of your chronograph and push. Do you notice a slight hesitation of the chrono’s second hand? You push but the hand doesn’t move instantly. The shorter the moment of hesitation the better the quality of the chronograph movement.

The Longines Telemeter Chronograph &  The Longines Tachymeter Chronograph

To mark its 180th anniversary, Longines is launching various new models throughout the year… watch this space! Founded in the town of Saint-Imier, the famous Swiss watchmaker Longines has a long tradition marked by the continual elegance and performance of its products. The Longines Telemeter Chronograph and The Longines Tachymeter Chronograph represent both the brand’s rich history and extend Longines’ Heritage segment  with a combination of extraordinary technical features and a touch of elegance.

Simon Baker appointed as Longines Ambassador of Elegance Swiss watchmaker Longines is proud to announce the appointment of Simon Baker as its new Ambassador of Elegance. The Australian actor is well-known for the lead role in the television series The Mentalist as well as his roles in movies such as Margin Call. Simon Baker personifies the core values of Longines and perfectly underlines the slogan "Elegance is an attitude". He will be officially introduced as worldwide Longines Ambassador of Elegance at the Prix de Diane Longines in Chantilly (France), where Longines is the title partner and official timekeeper.

Super talented and pretty. This can be said of several Hollywood actresses, however Kate Winslet is probably beyond the "several" category. She has indeed proven her abillity to shine through on the big screen.