Time Travel, Reimagined: Henry Cavill and the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925

by Brent Robillard “What time is it there?” It’s a simple question with complex implications—and it’s also the starting point for Longines’ latest centennial celebration. The Swiss brand is honouring 100 years since the debut of its very first dual time zone wristwatch with the launch of the new Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925. With actor Henry Cavill—Longines Ambassador of Elegance and seemingly a man … Continue reading Time Travel, Reimagined: Henry Cavill and the Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925

Longines Heritage Classic Tuxedo Small Seconds

by Tyler Frederick All Dressed Up This review was a bit outside my comfort zone as I don’t usually wear a dress watch or collect in that space. While I enjoy dressing up for events, I typically rely on the same watches for dressier occasions: the Timex 1959 Marlin Reissue or a rose gold Orient Bambino; both look fantastic and fit perfectly under a shirt … Continue reading Longines Heritage Classic Tuxedo Small Seconds

“The World’s Most Accurate Watch”: The Longines Ultra-Chron and the calibre 431

by Brent Robillard A history of high-frequency Last year, I purchased a 1969 Longines Ultra-Chron ref. 8024 from a reputable dealer in Toronto, Canada. I have been on a vintage kick of late. What draws me to watches like this is twofold. There is the retro aesthetic, of course. As in almost all things, the ventral tegmental dopamine shot of attraction is what fires our … Continue reading “The World’s Most Accurate Watch”: The Longines Ultra-Chron and the calibre 431