'Longines: Watches That Made History' Book

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When Charles Lindbergh touched down at Le Bourget in 1927, Longines was the official timekeeper clocking his historic 33.5-hour crossing. That moment is one of 50 in this 288-page hardcover from teNeues and Gestalten, written by journalist and horology expert Pierre-André Schmitt over the course of five-plus years with contributions from elite collectors and the Longines Heritage team. Each chapter pairs a specific watch with the person who wore it: aviation pioneer Jackie Cochran, boxing legend Joe Louis, Albert Einstein, racing drivers, and military figures. Together they make the case that Longines has spent 190 years woven into the moments that shaped the century. The book measures 9 5/8 by 12 3/8 inches across 288 pages, with approximately 300 color and 100 black-and-white photographs, many never previously published. Show more