Philip Van Horn Weems may not be a figure that is widely remembered historically, especially not in relation to vintage watches…
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THE FORGOTTEN STORY OF CZECHOSLOVAK MILITARY WATCHES
in Longines, Other brands
The First Czechoslovak Republic was considered to have a very well-equipped air force given its size, part of the equipment for which was a wristwatch…
Read MoreLONGINES, RECORD, WHAT’S THE STORY?
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You may have noticed the Longines ‘Records’ for sale or perhaps Longines’ modern re-issue of the ‘Record’. But the history of Record goes back far before it was ever linked to Longines…
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Longines Nonius ref. 8225 featuring the Cal. 538 / Credit: Hodinkee
HISTORY OF THE LONGINES NONIUS
in Longines
People often forget just how good Longines’ vintage chronographs were. One of those was the Longines Nonius, named after 16th century Portugese mathematician Pedro Nunes’ invention: the nonius.
Read MoreTOP SKIN DIVERS TO ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION
in Longines, Squale, Other brands
What makes a real skin diver? Which brands made vintage skin divers and what is the history of this particular type of vintage dive watch?
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1960 Longines High Frequency Cal. 360 competition chronometer / Credit: Christie’s
LONGINES’ FIRST HIGH FREQUENCY MOVEMENT
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In the 1950s, Longines started to look towards technology to keep its edge in the extremely competitive watch market of the day…
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The original ‘Hour Angle’ watch designed by Charles Lindbergh for Longines / Credit: Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
THE LONGINES LINDBERGH HOUR ANGLE WATCH EXPLAINED
in Longines
In the early 1930s, a wristwatch was made for pilots which became known as the ‘Hour Angle’ watch. It was developed by Charles Lindbergh…
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Dirty Dozen movie poster
WHAT WERE THE DIRTY DOZEN?
Virtually every modern war (depending on how you define modern) has had timepieces worn in it. Be it pocket watches during the American Civil War or…
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Einstein and his gold Longines wristwatch
EINSTEIN’S WATCHES
Albert Einstein was known as a physicist, a genius, and many other things. However, he has never been known as a watch collector...and probably never will be, as he only owned…
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1975 Ulysse Nardin Chronometer 36000 Cal. NB11QU / Credit: Zeitauktion
A LOOK AT 1960s AND ‘70s HI-BEAT SWISS WATCHES
in Ulysse Nardin, Zenith, Longines
From the first half of the 20th century, increasing the beat rate of watch movements has been a challenge for the watchmakers of the industry. One of the most exciting periods…
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Amelia Earhart / Credit: The New York Times
AMELIA EARHART, PILOT…COLLECTOR?
Like most aviators Amelia Earhart wore a couple special timepieces, let’s explore…
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