One of the greatest draws of buying an analog watch is the history that comes with it. This factors in on many levels. First, there is the artisan craftsmanship that resonates from any designer analog watch; whether it’s the elegance of the face or the clever arrangement of exposed gears, the care that goes into crafting luxury gold watches is something you just can’t get from more utilitarian timepieces. This inherent feeling of authorship is what compels people to pass timepieces down as family heirlooms, which is the second mark of history in purchasing a timepiece. The third, and perhaps most significant, is the legacy of longstanding watch manufacturers.Longines watches are one of our specialty products, and the Longines company has one of the most respected histories in watchmaking. As the oldest registered watch manufacturer around, it’s no wonder they have a museum dedicated to significant timepieces and notable events in the company’s history. To see these revolutionary contraptions is a testament to the continual evolution of timekeeping and aesthetic design. One wonders who the next great designer of timepieces will be!
The Longines museum can be viewed online. Some of our favorite features of the virtual tour include a closeup look at a Lepine pocket watch, and a featurette on Charles Lindbergh’s relationship with Longines (he designed a clock himself!). Give it a look!
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