In p>188, Longines Watch officially became a registered trademark in Switzerland, which is also one of the oldest trademarks in the Swiss watchmaking industry. Longines won the first prize in Antwerp International Exhibition in 1885. Since then, Longines has won a series of international awards, including a record of winning the Greenwich Prize for 1 times.
in the 2th century, wristwatches gradually replaced pocket watches. Longines produced the first mechanical watch in 195, and in 1912, it introduced an innovative square watch, introducing elegant geometric design into the watchmaking industry. Longines became the first watchmaker in the world to introduce a fully automatic timer at the Swiss Federal Games held in Basel in 1912.
In the 192s, Longines had mastered the design and manufacture of watches and clocks, and its brand-new decorative art style was well received by the market. Longines watches with geometric design concepts became synonymous with elegance. In 1927, aviator charles lindbergh pioneered the record of nonstop transatlantic flight from new york to Paris, and his timer was Longines. Later, Lin Bai specially designed a timer for Longines Watch, which is the prototype of Longines Navigation Watch. By the 193s, Longines had become a necessary device for some famous explorers.
Longines' 3th millionth watch was born on February 19th, 21. In 1994, Longines re-entered the China market after nearly half a century. By 23, the sales volume of Longines watches in China market was the highest in the world, surpassing the sales volume of Longines watches in Italy and Japan.
Longines is a company founded by Ernest Francillin in Saint Emile, Switzerland. Its origin can be traced back to the 183s. Longines also has the oldest registered trademark of watches (an hourglass with wings). Longines now belongs to Swatch Group in Switzerland.
Longines is famous for its "aviator" watch. After successfully flying in ring the atlantic, Charles Lindenbergh designed a watch to help air navigation. Longines watch was originally used as a special purpose for his flight.
a brief history
Longines Company was founded in 1832 by August Agacci. In 1833, he and two partners established a company called Comptoir Raiguel Jeue &;
Cie company. In 1847, Agacci owned the company by himself. In 1852, Agacci's nephew Ernest Francillin joined the company and took over the company in 1862 instead of his uncle. He changed the name of the company to Ancienne
Maison August Agassiz, Ernest Francis, Successeur.
In 1866, Fran Xilin bought two land parcels in a place called Les Longines. Here, he established a factory.
On July 19th, 188, Longines trademark was registered in the Swiss Federal Intellectual Property Office.
When wristwatches began to flourish in the 2th century, Longines Factory underwent a large-scale reorganization.
In 1912, Longines began to be linked with sports, which became the official time of the Swiss Federal Games held in Basel in 1912.
In 1927, Longines experienced the first flight in ring the atlantic, which lasted 33 hours and 3 minutes.
At the beginning of the 2th century, the self-winding of watches became more and more fashionable, and Longines also won many honors.
in the 197s, Longines made a breakthrough in production and development. There have been many improvements in the performance of the table, and they are constantly improving and progressing.
in 198s, Longines Company designed several ultra-thin watches and set a world record: the thinnest electromagnetic watch in the world, with a thickness of only 1.98mm..
In 1982, Longines released a series of watches to commemorate F1 Ferrari.
On February 19th, 21, Longines Company produced the 3 millionth watch since its establishment.
in 22, the company celebrated its 17th anniversary. It is particularly noteworthy that the company's trademark "flying hourglass" is the earliest trademark of the watch industry.