Giving the orders… Walter Von Känel, CEO of Longines
INTERVIEW
September 2018
At 76, Walter von Känel still rules Longines with an iron hand. This colourful and charismatic former Swiss army colonel is affable, but firm. “The Boss”, (…)
Conquest V.H.P. GMT flash setting by Longines
Ref. L3.728.4.96.9
September 2018
Longines presents a real technological innovation based on quartz: the Conquest V.H.P. GMT Flash Setting. Sporty and elegant, this watch allows you to (…)
A curated selection of vintage chronographs
VINTAGEMANIA
May 2018
The ’50s, ’60s and ’70s were the apogee of the chronograph. These ten chronographs, selected from hundreds of models, demonstrate the technical vitality (…)
The risky lure of neo-vintage
12 DISRUPTIONS IN THE WATCHMAKING INDUSTRY
April 2018
Slowly but surely over the past few years, a vintage wave has been sweeping through the watchmaking establishment and influencing styles like few phenomena (…)
Swiss timing: a view of the slopes
SPORTS TIMING
April 2018
After following up on the use of Seiko equipment at the World Athletics Championships in London last year, Europa Star had the opportunity to visit another (…)
Europa Star 2/2018 - Baselworld Issue out now
March 2018
Check out the new Baselworld issue of Europa Star, officially out Thursday 22 March. And don’t forget to visit us at one of our two locations at Baselworld (…)
Longines HydroConquest
March 2018
Building on its expertise in the world of sports, Longines is expanding its HydroConquest collection this year, offering reimagined variations. Combining (…)
Longines, an empire in China
CASE STUDY
février 2018
Like a cruise ship, moving forward slowly but surely, the world’s fourth-largest brand - underexposed in the Western media in comparison with its real (…)
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Longines The Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch 90th Anniversary
August 2017
In 1927, Charles Lindbergh made history as the first person to complete a non-stop solo transatlantic flight - timed by Longines in its capacity as official (…)
Longines Flagship Heritage 60th Anniversary 1957-2017
April 2017
The perfect alliance of technical mastery and subdued elegance, the Flagship Heritage - 60th Anniversary 1957-2017 marks the 60th anniversary of Longines’ (…)
Longines Conquest VHP, a new milestone in watchmaking?
March 2017
The new VHP (Very High Precision) timepiece is touted as a revelation in quartz technology thanks to its new ultra precise and robust movement.
