Saying Longines has had an illustrious career in the field of aviation is a gross understatement, given that the watch brand boasts milestones that stretch back more than a century, from the first high-frequency timer to measure one hundredth of a second at 360,000 beats per hour, in 1916, to the first wristwatch to indicate a second time zone, in 1925. (For a more detailed examination, read the Legacy 2026 issue’s cover story for a deep dive into the century-long history of Longines in aviation, especially as creators of precision instruments to aid navigation and timekeeping.)
This quarter, as part…