Longines was born in Saint-Imier in Switzerland in 1832. Its watchmaking expertise reflects a strong devotion to tradition, elegance and performance. Longines has generations of experience as the official timekeeper of world championships and as a partner of international sports federations. Known for the elegance of its timepieces, Longines is part of the Swatch Group Ltd, the world's leading manufacturer of watch products. With the winged hourglass as its emblem, the brand has outlets in over 140 countries.