Longines

Longines FAQs

• Are Longines watches a good investment?

  Wristwear from Longines has withstood the test of time and this durability is a testament to their quality. The competitive and attainable price points of Longines watches can help make them investable. The heritage of the brand combined with the premium materials and intricate mechanisms makes Longines watches a prestigious entry point into the world of luxury timepieces. There are a whole host of outstanding features that make up the Longines experience, such as perpetual calendars, carbon dials, and sleep mode. Longines timepieces make the perfect watch to pass down generations to come.

• Are Longines watches automatic?

  You'll find automatic, mechanical, and quartz options in the range of Longines watches at Beaverbrooks. There are automatic Longines watches from pioneering collections such as Conquest, Longines Master Collection, and HydroConquest.

• Do Longines watches have batteries?

  There are options for automatic and quartz Longines watches, so you can pick the movement that best suits your lifestyle. Quartz movements use a battery to send an electrical charge that causes the quartz to oscillate at a high frequency and power the watch. Depending on the watch, the life span of the battery inside can be anywhere from one year to five years.

• Are Longines watches luxury?

  Connoisseurs across the UK and abroad recognise Longines watches as luxury timepieces. Longines has been refining its reputation as a leading producer of premium Swiss wristwear for over 190 years.

  A luxury watch stands out due to the high levels of precision and quality that mark each stage of the design and manufacturing process. Longines watches never fail to meet these expectations. Luxury watches from Longines are horological companions that last a lifetime. For more information, you can read our guide on the most googled luxury watch questions.

• How accurate are Longines automatic watches?

  An automatic watch from Longines offers unrivalled precision and reliability when it comes to timekeeping. The brand has been at the forefront of developing ground-breaking mechanical watches, and you can expect an accuracy of -4/+6 seconds a day with your Longines automatic watch. This can vary day by day and several factors can influence the performance of the movement. This includes the position of the watch, the movement of your arm, magnetism, temperature, and your environment.

• Are Longines watches made in Switzerland?

  All Longines watches are made in Switzerland, and the brand is based in the municipality of Saint-Imier. This allows Longines to stay true to the signature Swiss mastery they’re known for.

• Are Longines watches waterproof?

  All modern Longines watches are made according to the practices of the Swiss watchmaking industry, so they’re water-resistant to 30, 50, 100, or 300m, depending on the model.

  For the diving enthusiast looking for a timepiece to accompany them on deep-sea adventures, Longines HydroConquest automatic watches make an impression in and out of the water. They offer water resistance up to 300m and options for powerful self-winding mechanical movements.

• Which Longines watch is right to buy?

  If you're looking to buy a Longines watch, the right one for you will depend on your lifestyle and what you're hoping to get from your timepiece. You'll find many exciting Longines watches from renowned collections at our 11 stockists across the UK and in our online range.

  For an elegant timepiece to mark those special milestones, Longines watches from the DolceVita collection are the perfect accessory. For rugged adventure and ocean escapades, Legend Diver or Hydro Conquest watches make ideal companions.

  If you need some extra advice on which Longines watch to buy, you can consult our watch buying guide.

• Who makes Longines watches?

  Longines was founded in 1832 and produced its own watches until it came under the umbrella of the Swiss Swatch Watch Group in 1983.