Longines Grande Vitesse – Continuing the Grande Tradition

Swiss firm Longines has been a respected name in horology for more than 170 years. Their name is synonymous with distinction and elegance in fine watches, and their quality and commitment to excellence has attracted the sponsorship of celebrities and sports figures for many years. With beginnings as a cottage-industry of individual craftsmen spear-headed by innovator Ernest Francillon, Longines is today part of the prestigious Swatch Group, and has the ongoing distinction for official timekeeping duties at various sporting events, furthering their reputation as industry icons.

For 2009, the Grande Vitesse line has seen new entrants, most notably the GrandeVitesse Automatic Chronograph, with its sleek 44mm stainless steel case, double tachymeter with graduated Mach2 scale, and super-luminous hour and minute hands. The GrandeVitesse is water-resistant to 160 feet, features a small seconds counter, 30 minute counter, and 12 hour counter offset around its main dial. Find it here.