For CEO Patrick Aoun, “challenges and exciting opportunities” came hand in hand this year, with the quality of Longines continuing to resonate globally. The centenary of its first dual-time wristwatch, marked by the launch of the Spirit Zulu Time 1925, “pays tribute to our heritage while combining modern style and precision”, Aoun notes. Founded in 1832 in Saint-Imier, the Swiss watchmaker — renowned for its elegance, horse-racing history and its iconic winged hourglass logo— remains committed to tradition and innovation.

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1. Spirit Pilot

Case size: 39mm

Materials: Stainless steel case on rubber strap

Water resistance: 100m

2. Conquest Heritage

Case size: 38mm

Materials: Stainless steel case on alligator leather strap

Water resistance: 50m

3. Conquest

Case size: 41mm

Materials: Stainless steel case on rubber strap

Water resistance: 100m

4. Spirit Zulu Time 1925

Case size: 39mm

Materials: Stainless steel and pink gold case on stainless steel bracelet

Water resistance: 100m

5. Legend Diver

Case size: 39mm

Materials: Stainless steel case and bracelet

Water resistance: 300m

6. Spirit Pilot Flyback

Case size: 39.5mm

Materials: Stainless steel case and bracelet

Water resistance: 100m

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