Longines History with Pioneers and Achievers Watches not only represent time. More often they symbolize the exquisite craftsmanship required in creating the timepiece. And historically speaking one watch brand represents history, craftsmanship, elegance, and luxury – and that is Longines. During the early times in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, there were individual family workshops where one can buy parts that can be assembled into a watch. That system is called classic établissage. It was in this atmosphere that the Longines company was born in 1832 through the partnership of Auguste Agassiz, Henri Raiguel, and Florian Morel. It was originally named Raiguel Jeune & Cie. A Series of Collaborations The heritage of Longines…