LONGINES WATCHES

Longines Swiss House history started in 1832, when the company was founded by Auguste Agassiz, a swiss craftsman who began a brilliant international career in a few years, specializing in pocket watches trade. From 1880 the company official register his brand, for that it is one of the oldest brand in the field of sport watches, thanks to the realization of high precision chronograph movements and sponsoring numerous events in the sports world.

From the Universal exhibition of Paris, in 1900, Longines watches got different prizes and awards because they always offered great innovations of design and real works of jewelry both elegant and sporty. Among the historical dates we remember: 1912, the first realization of sports timing system based on breaking the wool thread and 1954, with the realization of the first quartz watch.

Thanks their absolutely precision, Longines watches were recognized and used by different sports clubs and federations, in fact the company creates precise models for them. For example, in the field of equestrian sports the company take part with sponsorship or official timekeeper during gallop or jumping competitions; other historical participation were with archery associations, with gym or alpine skiing associations. From 2007, the Swiss watch and jewelry house is Official partner of the French international tennis team of Roland Garros, one of the most important tourney of the world.

As all the brand presented in this site, Pasquali Domenici Jewelry is official Longines watches dealer. In all the Pasquali Domenici Shops you can view and buy all the models presented in these pages, taking advantage of a professional and personalized advice.