While they did want to improve the accuracy levels, the brand needed to revolutionize watches for the sports niche. An accurate timepiece is at the core of sports events. So, the watchmakers wanted to improve the results of the watches used by them.
The first-ever watch produced by the makers was the Calibre 20A. They had incorporated a pendant winding and setting mechanism at the core of this movement, which helped enhance the accuracy. This movement received an award at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in the year 1987. They became problem-solvers for sports and scientific expeditions. For most expeditions, determining the longitude can be a tough job. The hour angle watch provides the longitude accurately, making it easier for people to use it, and move along the right direction. They devised the Longines Legend Diver watch that was specifically designed keeping in mind the diver's requirements.
They were pioneers in bringing the automatic winding movement to their watches. They were also associated with a lot of sporting events. They became the official timekeeper for the Winter Olympics Oslo in 1952.
The brand constantly innovated watchmaking and was working towards understanding the problems of their market and offering solutions. They were the first to create the thinnest electromagnetic movement in the world. They released the new watch globally in 1961 at the Basel Fair. They were also responsible for the Ultra-Chron, an accurate and automatic wristwatch. With each new watch, they released a fresh solution, improved their accuracy levels, and enhanced the watch system for the world.
Their watchmaking was inspired by the way America's top watchmakers operated and carried out design making. They understood the internal structure as well as quality management of the then American companies, which led to their impressive standards and unique organization.
