Longines was founded in 1832 and has been a dynamic watchmaker ever since. Their modern line manages to encompass Swiss luxury watchmaking and everyday wearability. As part of the iconic Swatch group, they are able to produce high-end mechanical watches at an impressive scale — and pass surprisingly affordable pricing on to their customers.
All of which is to say, Longines makes for an amazing watch to give as a gift, whether it’s a first watch or the fiftieth in a collection. These are five of our favorite offerings, from a small tank watch with panache to a deep diver with serious chops, and beyond.
Longines Mini DolceVita
The original Longines DolceVita was released in 1927, and the modern Mini DolceVita carries forward the elegance of that era. With its rectangular stainless steel case, silver dial, and blued steel hands, it’s a breathtaking watch, simple yet elegant. Any partner who loves looking good — and the feel of a fine product on the wrist — will be sure to love it.
Longines Conquest
The Conquest proves that there is such a thing as a “do-it-all” watch. This revamped, 34mm version is one of our absolute favorites for both men and women. With a sporty case, sunray blue dial, and silvered polished hands, it stands out just enough to match any outfit. And its exclusive Longines self-winding mechanical movement (with an innovative silicon balance-spring) has a power reserve of up to 72 hours.
