The Glory Days Of American Watchmaking
When he visited the World’s Fair in Philadelphia in 1876, Swiss watchmaker Jacques David was alarmed by the rapid growth of American industry. His letter… Read More »The Glory Days Of American Watchmaking
longines
Longines History: Elegance, Tradition and Performance
Based at Saint-Imier in Switzerland since 1832, Longines’s watchmaking expertise reflects a strong devotion to tradition, elegance and performance. With many years of experience as… Read More »Longines History: Elegance, Tradition and Performance
Longines 13ZN Chronograph History
In autumn the tools for 13½ line chronograph were produced. This movement is to replace the 13.33 which has become too costly, as weel as… Read More »Longines 13ZN Chronograph History
From Where we can Buy Watch Parts and Watchmaker Tools ?
The Buzzufy team offers original and authentic (new and used) watch parts for modern and vintage watches. The brands we carry are, but not limited… Read More »From Where we can Buy Watch Parts and Watchmaker Tools ?
Navigational Complications
In the days before GPS technology an accurate chronometer was a vital navigational aid. Marine chronometers were fairly large clocks, often mounted within a wooden… Read More »Navigational Complications
Longines short history
Founded in 1867, Longines became the world’s first watch trademark and the first Swiss company to assemble watches under one roof. In 1877, Longines won… Read More »Longines short history
Hunting Longines Pocket Watches
Gold Hunter Cased Minute Repeating Watch, Longines, circa 1900, 18k, gilt lever movement, highly jewelled, slide repeat, gold cuvette, white enamel dial, arabic numerals, subsidiary… Read More »Hunting Longines Pocket Watches
Longines caliber 23Z movement – specifications and photo
Longines caliber 23Z is Swiss movement from 1950’s. Functions: hours, minutes and sub seconds. The Europe version on the movement have flat hairspring, the U.S.A. version have Breguet… Read More »Longines caliber 23Z movement – specifications and photo
Longines – Wittnauer Watch Company
In this article we will discuss Longines Wittnauer. Although many other watch manufacturers, namely, Breitling and LeCoultre, were also pioneers in the air-sea navigational involved… Read More »Longines – Wittnauer Watch Company
Longines caliber 6312 movement – specifications and photo
Longines caliber 6312 (ETA-ESA 9162) is Swiss movement from 1970’s. Functions: hour, minute and second hands, date indication (quickset). Quartz movement with 12 jewels. (electrical hack feature) f = 300Hz Power… Read More »Longines caliber 6312 movement – specifications and photo
Longines Ultra-Chron demagnetization
The Longines “Ultra-Chron” is a non-magnetic watch, i.e. protected from the influence of ordinary magnetic fields. If it has been accidentally exposed to an intense… Read More »Longines Ultra-Chron demagnetization
Longines caliber 280 movement – specifications and photo
Longines caliber 280 is Swiss movement from 1960’s. Functions: sweep second Manual-winding movement with 17 jewels. f = 19800 A/h Power reserve: 42 hours Diameter: 26.5 mm Other links: Longines caliber… Read More »Longines caliber 280 movement – specifications and photo