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A glimpse into Longines’ heritage and patrimony

A DAY IN SAINT-IMIER

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By Lorenzo Maillard

December 2018

Diving into Longines’ patrimony provides an understanding of how deeply the Swiss brand has impacted the watch industry, both on a technical level, and also through some of the most daring and exquisite designs ever imagined.

A glimpse into Longines’ heritage and patrimony

A DAY IN SAINT-IMIER

Français Pусский

By Lorenzo Maillard

December 2018

A glimpse into Longines' heritage and patrimony

Diving into Longines’ patrimony provides an understanding of how deeply the Swiss brand has impacted the watch industry, both on a technical level, and also through some of the most daring and exquisite designs ever imagined.

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iving into Longines’ patrimony provides an understanding of how deeply the Swiss brand has impacted the watch industry, both on a technical level, and also through some of the most daring and exquisite designs ever imagined.

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