Explore our changing selection of pre-owned Longines watches, including models from the Master Collection, HydroConquest, Spirit, Heritage and Flagship ranges.
Every Longines displayed is physically held in stock, authenticated by MVS Watches and supplied with a 12-month MVS warranty and insured UK delivery. Our inventory changes regularly as watches sell and new pieces arrive.
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Longines produces one of the broadest collections in Swiss watchmaking, ranging from classical dress watches and moonphase complications to dive watches, GMT models and heritage reissues.
Buying pre-owned can provide access to current references at prices below their original retail value, alongside discontinued watches and older configurations that are no longer available directly from the brand.
Case size, movement, complication and condition can vary considerably between references. Buyers should therefore assess the individual watch rather than choosing solely by collection name.
Longines was founded in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, in 1832. Its name was later taken from the area known locally as Les Longines, where Ernest Francillon established the company’s factory in 1867.
The company developed an early reputation for precision timing, chronographs and watches created for aviation, navigation and competitive sport. Its winged hourglass emblem was registered in 1889 and remains one of the most recognisable identities in Swiss watchmaking.
Longines continues to draw heavily from this extensive archive, particularly throughout its Heritage and Spirit collections. Further information is available through the official history of Longines.
The Master Collection represents the more traditional side of Longines. Its watches commonly combine classical dials, automatic movements and complications including chronographs, moonphases, annual calendars and GMT displays.
The range includes numerous case sizes, dial configurations and precious-metal variations. This makes it important to compare exact references, particularly where two watches appear visually similar but use different movements or complications.
Pre-owned Master Collection watches can offer considerable mechanical content at prices below many comparable Swiss complications.
The HydroConquest is Longines’ modern dive-watch collection. Typical features include a unidirectional bezel, screw-down crown, strong water resistance and highly legible hands and hour markers.
The wider Conquest collection takes a more versatile approach. These models retain a sporting character but are generally less overtly focused on diving, making them suitable for buyers looking for an everyday Longines on either a bracelet or strap.
Both collections have evolved over time, with changes to movements, bezel materials, case sizes and dial designs creating plenty of choice on the pre-owned market.
The Spirit collection draws upon Longines’ association with aviation and exploration while using contemporary cases, automatic movements and modern materials.
The Spirit Zulu Time adds an independently useful GMT display for tracking another time zone. It has become one of the most recognisable modern Longines models and is available in several sizes, dial colours and bezel combinations.
Earlier Spirit references and limited editions can also offer different specifications from those found in the current catalogue.
Longines has one of the deepest archives of any Swiss watch company. The Heritage collection uses that archive to reinterpret sector dials, military watches, aviation instruments and historical chronographs with modern construction.
The Legend Diver is among the best-known examples. Its internal rotating bezel and twin-crown case are inspired by Longines dive watches from the 1960s, while modern versions are available in several sizes and configurations.
Heritage models suit buyers who want vintage-influenced design without the servicing and originality concerns that can accompany a genuinely vintage watch.
Modern Longines watches commonly use automatic movements developed specifically for the brand within the Swatch Group. Specifications vary, but many offer extended power reserves, silicon balance springs and complications tailored to particular collections.
Not every Longines uses the same movement, and quartz models remain an important part of several ranges. The movement reference and specification should therefore be checked on the individual product listing.
Longines can offer particularly strong pre-owned value because many modern references sell below their original retail prices. This provides access to established Swiss watchmaking, useful complications and genuine brand history at relatively accessible prices.
Every Longines advertised by MVS Watches is physically held by us rather than offered on consignment or sourced from an unrelated third party after purchase.
Before listing a watch, we inspect its operation, case, dial, bracelet or strap, serial details and supplied accessories. We also consider previous polishing, condition and any remaining manufacturer warranty.
The photographs, year, box, papers and condition information shown on the product page relate to the actual watch being offered.
Yes. Every Longines available to purchase is physically held by MVS Watches. We do not advertise watches on consignment or pre-sell stock held by an unrelated third party.
Longines can offer strong value on the pre-owned market because many references sell below their original retail prices. Buyers can access established Swiss watchmaking, automatic movements and useful complications at more attractive prices.
The HydroConquest is primarily a dive-watch collection, with rotating bezels and strong water resistance. The Spirit collection is aviation-inspired and includes three-hand, chronograph and GMT models such as the Spirit Zulu Time.
The Master Collection is Longines’ classical mechanical range. It includes automatic watches with complications such as moonphases, chronographs, annual calendars and GMT displays.
Yes. Every Longines sold by MVS Watches is supplied with a 12-month MVS warranty. Any remaining manufacturer warranty will be stated on the individual product listing where applicable.
