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Longines Record Watch Collection Hands-On
Chronometric performance is a subject we often don't talk about when it comes to new watches. For the most part, we are only focused on the aesthetics and we tell ourselves that if we really want to know the precise time, we should stick to quartz watches or our phones (or smartwatches). That may be true, but I certainly won't want to be wearing a watch, no matter how beautiful it is, if it’s unreliable with accuracy. As a result, I have a soft spot for watches that are chronometer-certified and one of the big new releases from Longines this year at Baselworld is the introduction of their first all COSC-certified collection called the Longines Record.All images by James StaceyIt is no secret by now that the Swiss watch industry is in a bit of a pickle. After an extended period of tremendous growth, exports have fallen considerably over the past two or so years. Watch brands are reacting to this in two main ways: a) give watch lovers and collectors what they want and b) offer more
L&JR Watches Brand Debut
L&JR Watches is a new value-oriented Swiss brand being launched by three industry veterans, from whom the brand gets its name;?Lionel Ladoire,?Jorg Hysek Jr., and?Philippe Cros.?L&JR Watches is debuting with a collection called “Step 1,” which features six watches across two product lines, divided into Day-Date and Chronograph models. These are all large watches, with 45mm dials and quartz movements, and seem to be primarily marketed towards young businessmen who want a boldly designed, Swiss-made watch at an affordable price point.Each of the three founders of L&JR Watches have considerable experience in the watch industry.?Philippe Cros comes from an engineering background and has previously worked for Vacheron Constantin and Piaget, as well as being appointed the Managing Director of Technomarine Asia in 2009.?Jorg Hysek Jr. started out working as a salesman for Chopard, and went on to work for brands such as HD3,?Slyde Watch SA, and MCT Watches in sales and