The Swiss luxury watch company Longines has been in business since 1832 and holds such accolades as the first chronograph, the first watch with a rotatable bezel, and the first flyback chronograph. The company claims to be a pioneer in watchmaking, and we couldn’t agree more.
Today, Longines produces beautifully constructed watches that are among the more affordable types of Swiss luxury watches, which means you can invest in classic Swiss replica watches from one of the most innovative companies in the industry without spending a fortune. Plus, the possibilities seem endless when considering the catalog’s many dials, bracelets, movement, and model options. As you can imagine, it can be challenging to determine which Longines watch belongs on your wrist. 
Longines was founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz and is currently located in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. Their story began with pocket watches but eventually progressed to wristwatches around 1913 with the invention of the world’s first chronograph. 1931 saw the development of the first Longines wristwatch with a rotating bezel, followed by the first flyback chronograph in 1936. Watchmaking, as we know it today, would not be the same without this pioneering company.
Looking through the Longines catalog, there seems to be a watch for everyone. There are over 1,000 watches to choose from. However, once you understand the brand’s structure, it is easy to navigate the portfolio. Longines is divided into two main categories: Classic and Sport. The Classic category includes two sub-categories: the Watchmaking Tradition line and the Elegance line. From here, each boasts a selection of several models.
The Longines Master Collection boasts a broader choice of movements. At the same time, the Longines Elegance Collection keeps it simple with a date mechanism and small seconds or three centrally mounted hands. It’s everything you need in a simple formal copy watch and nothing else. The model L4.827.4.52.0 is a classic example of this collection, which relies on the L897 automatic movement with a date and month display. Water-resistant to 3 bar and featuring a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, the Longines 1832 is a perfect weekend timepiece for leisure or special occasions. The striking matte black dial features beautifully faceted indices, tapered hands, and a Super-LumiNova coating.