How was the Longines legend born? Without electricity, running water, in a meadow and surrounded by stagecoaches "Es Longines", after which the brand is named. In 1832, in the Swiss town of Saint-Imier, Auguste Agassiz opened his first small watchmaking workshop. Having gathered employees who were fascinated by his new venture, he began to realize his goal of distinguishing himself with the highest quality and precision. The public quickly discovered the phenomenon offered by the brand, contributing to its growth. In time, the founder's nephew, Ernest Francillon, joined the company. Fascinated by industrialization, the young man knew that this was the direction in which the family company had to develop. With an innovative and ambitious approach, Longines rose to the heights of the industry of the time, surprising with its modernity.