Sponsored Post written for aBlogtoWatch by advertiser. On June 10, 2017, Swiss watchmaker Longines and the brand’s ambassador Kate Winslet joined together at the brand’s Paris boutique to launch an exclusive and very limited timepiece collection: The Flagship Heritage by Kate Winslet. The occasion also marked the start of Longines’ online auction to benefit the […]
Category: Longines
Longines Conquest VHP ‘Very High Precision’ Watches Return
In a pleasant surprise, Longines invited us for the presentation of a new quartz movement that marks the return of their Very High Precision (“VHP”) watches. It is so important to the brand that Longines wanted to get ahead of the Baselworld 2017 rush. I assume, therefore, that this is going to play a crucial role […]
Longines Record Watches Are Brand’s First COSC-Certified Collection
A brand’s 185th anniversary is no small achievement—let’s just make that clear. At Baselworld 2017, Longines marked this occasion by announcing a new collection of simple, Calatrava-styled timepieces known as the Longines Record watches. Aside from offering buyers a choice from four sizes and an assortment of dial options, these watches incorporate a few technical touches […]
Longines Heritage Military COSD Watch Review
Announced last fall, the Heritage Military COSD continues Longines’ run of producing reissue-style pieces that connect with various sporting designs of their past. While the past few years have seen a substantial increase in the trendiness of vintage-inspired designs, Longines was arguably in the first wave of this trend when they launched the Legend Diver […]
BEST FROM: aBlogtoWatch & Friends May 13, 2016
We’ve got a lot going on in this round-up, with some pricy Japanese watches, our latest review of the Apple Watch, and our picks for ways to keep your watches safe while traveling. To kick things off, we will be taking a look at Casio’s bold limited edition MRGG1000HT Hammer Tone watch, which has been decorated with an […]
Longines Heritage Diver Chronograph Watch Review
In an effort to reign in the past while continuing to offer pieces that catch the eye of modern watch buyers, Longines has built up a legitimate offering through their Heritage Collection. Whether you’re looking for a diver or a Weems, there are quite a few choices that seem to be placed above the usual options you […]
Longines Heritage Military Watch
Vintage, throwback, heritage. These are all words that have bombarded us regularly, and they can mean a variety of things. Most of it is simply marketing fluff, used to denote a particular look or design that may have no actual ties to history, and is simply made to look old (such as a forced patina on a […]
Longines Conquest Classic Triple Crown Limited Edition Watch
In commemoration of the 2015 Triple Crown Series Thoroughbred horse racing event, Longines has announced a special limited-edition piece. The Longines Conquest Classic Triple Crown Limited Edition pays tribute to the 2015 winner of the Triple Crown Series, American Pharoah, the first to win such an honor since Affirmed in 1978. This classic is imbued with prestige […]
aBlogtoWatch eBay Watch Buying Guides: Rolex Explorers, Omega De Villes, & More
aBlogtoWatch has been producing some buying guides for eBay, and we’ve got a fresh new batch to share. Now, we know that many “watch people” know the ins and outs of how to buy, sell, and trade watches online. However, more casual or beginning people who don’t have the confidence of experience can find themselves overwhelmed, […]