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BRAND HISTORY 
Longines Pulsometer Chronograph

Longines was founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, and has been based in Saint-Imier since its establishment. The company came into prominence in 1867, the year it debuted its first in-house movement the 20A, which won an award at the Universal Exhibition in Paris the same year. Known for its range of refined mid-luxury timepieces, as well as involvement as official timekeeper in numerous sports, including gymnastics, tennis and equestrian sports, the company is now part of the Swatch Group. Find out more here.