Based in St. Imier in Switzerland since 1832, the watchmaker Longines can look back on nearly 180 years of non-stop craftsmanship. Longines also follows its vocation in the field of sports timing, namely in equestrian sport, gymnastics, short track, archery, tennis and Alpine skiing. Known for the elegance or the sporty character of its timepieces, Longines is a member of the Swatch Group Ltd, the World’s leading manufacturer of horological products. With the winged hourglass as its emblem, the brand has outlets in over 130 countries. Elegance – Longines’ fundamental virtue – remains the principle which governs the entire brand’s activities Worldwide.