Longines

No. : Votes: 1 Vote it!

Title: Longines Category: Top 10+ Watches Manufacturers Origin: Switzerland Listing added: Apr 11, 2009 Comments: 0 PageRank: 6/10

Longines is a brand of watches, the company was founded by Ernest Francillon at Saint-Imier, Switzerland. Its origins can be traced back to the 1830s and it currently holds the oldest registered logo for a watch company. Longines is currently owned by the Swatch Group.
Longines is also known for its 'Aviators' watches. One director of Longines was a friend of Charles Lindbergh; after his transatlantic flight, Lindbergh designed a pilot watch to help with air navigation. The watch was built to his specifications, and is still produced today.

Origin:	Switzerland
Web page:	www.longines.com
Logo:
Email:	Not available