Last week in New York City, Longines unveiled some of its newest watches for the year, and green to center stage in the form of the new khaki-green colored HydroConqust Automatic watch. The diver’s timepiece — water resistant to 300 meters — features a bold green dial, matching green polished ceramic bezel and green textured…
Who Are The Final 84 Watches In The 2019 GPHG (Grand Prix d Horlogerie) Competition?
The Foundation of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) has announced its pre-selected watches — six in each of the categories — that will be going up for the final vote this fall. In total, there are 84 timepieces competing for the 18 prizes, including the prestigious “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix. The GPHG’s…
Hands On With The Longines Master Annual Calendar (prices)
With generations of experience, Swiss watch manufacturer Longines enjoys an expertise steeped in tradition and performance. Since its inception, in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, in 1832, the brand has grown to become a top timekeeper for elegant sports championships around the world. A key collection that underscores its urban chic appeal is the Master series of watches,…
Swatch Group Leaves Baselworld Fair Says Nick Hayek — Breaking Watch Industry News
In big news, the Swatch Group has announced that it will not be returning to exhibit at Baselworld 2019. Nick Hayek, CEO of the Swatch Group, said that all of the Swatch Group brand will leave the fair, indicating that the Fair seemed to be about making money than being cutting edge and progressive.…
Justify Wins The Triple Crown At Belmont Stakes, Timed By Longines
Justify, ridden by Mike Smith, made history on Saturday when the horse won the Triple Crown and the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes, where the event was timed by Longines. Longines has had a long affair with the equestrian world, and is the Official Partner, Timekeeper and Watch of the 150th running of…
Behind The Scenes Of The 144th Kentucky Derby With Longines
This past weekend I had the wonderful fortune of being invited by Longines to the famed Kentucky Derby. In the middle of America – Louisville, Kentucky, to be exact – I would get to sport grand fascinators and hats, drink mint juleps (the official cocktail of the Derby) made with Woodford Reserve bourbon (one of…