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 At a time when many of us are enamoured with smartwatches and activity trackers, luxury timepieces remain wardrobe staples for their practicality, sophistication and transformative outfit potential. A watch speaks volumes about your personal style but also alludes to your life philosophy. If you value the best watch brands rooted in history and innovation, chances are you have a sentimental connection with what you wear and place a lot of value on craftsmanship. ... [+] Vacheron Constantin The best watch brands tap into our nostalgic sides: They specialize in timeless pieces that are meant to be worn often, admired for their elegance and passed down from generation to generation. Not surprisingly, they’re a good gift for milestone birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, graduations or any special moment. Shopping for a luxury watch requires a fair amount of knowledge—on movements to complications to cases. Whether you’re a collector or new to the watch world, we consul...

  Longines is a Swiss luxury watch brand that has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1832. The brand has been at the forefront of watchmaking since its inception and has a number of notable achievements throughout its history. One of the most notable achievements of the Longines brand is the fact that it is the first registered trademark that is still valid today. When the factory opened, Longines watches were already adorned with a winged hourglass logo and a serial number as a protection against counterfeits and a guarantee of authenticity [ 1 ]. From 1880, the brand name is filed in Switzerland, while the logo is registered in 1889. Longines has been involved in a number of different industries throughout its history, including horse racing and Formula 1. In fact, Longines first ever chronograph was produced and launched into the horse riding industry for riders, betters, and spectators between 1876 and 1913. The company's refined chronometer certified movement was al...