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Longines

Watches That Made History

Discover the fascination of Longines watches: an illustrated book that tells gripping stories.

Available on April 15, 2026

Immerse yourself in the impressive and fascinating world of Longines and discover the remarkable history of one of the world’s most renowned watch manufacturers in Longines – Watches That Made History. This extraordinary book, written by experienced watch expert and journalist Pierre-André Schmitt, takes you on a captivating journey through 50 carefully curated chapters. Not only are the masterpieces of the Longines brand presented in an impressive way, but also the unique stories of the people who wore these exquisite timepieces. These include memorable individuals such as the revolutionary physicist Albert Einstein, aviation pioneers Jackie Cochran and Charles Lindbergh, and boxing legend Joe Louis.

 

With a wealth of breathtaking photographs and detailed technical information on each watch, this illustrated book sets new standards in watch literature. This innovative approach emphasizes that each watch is not only a precise timepiece with an outstanding design, but also a bearer of moving personal stories deeply rooted in the history of the 20th century. Each chapter provides exciting insights into the harmonious interplay of timeless design and sentimental value that makes Longines watches so unique and special.

 

Editors: teNeues & Pierre-André Schmitt
Authors: Pierre-André Schmitt
Release date: April 2026
Format: 24,5 x 31,4 cm, 9 5/8 x 12 3/8 in.
Features: Hardcover, approx. 300 color and 100 b/w photographs, 288 pages, language: English
ISBN: 978-3-96171-715-6

Pierre-André Schmitt, born in 1958, has been working as a journalist for over 40 years. From 2017 to 2023, he served as the editor-in-chief and co-owner of the watch magazine Watch Around, which published ten issues a year. Schmitt has been writing about watches for over 20 years, primarily for the Swiss business magazine Bilanz. Previously, Schmitt was the editor-in-chief of Europe’s oldest automotive magazine, the Swiss Automobil-Revue. Additionally, he worked as deputy editor-in-chief for the Swiss news magazine Facts.



FSC™️ (Forest Stewardship Council™️) Certified.

SHIPPING COSTS

Germany & EU

  • Free shipping on orders over €29
  • €4.90 shipping fee for orders under €29 (Germany)
  • €9.90 shipping fee for orders under €29 (other EU countries)

United Kingdom

  • Free shipping on orders over £29
  • £4.90 shipping fee for orders under £29

United States

  • Free shipping on orders over $49
  • $9.90 shipping fee for orders under $49

All Other Countries

  • Free worldwide shipping on orders over €99
  • €40 shipping fee for orders under €99

 

Last updated: shipping terms valid starting Dec 1st, 2025.

 

Additional customs charges, taxes, and fees may be charged for shipments to countries outside the EU and the US.

 

SHIPMENT TRACKING

Once your order is ready to be shipped, you receive a confirmation email with the delivery details and a tracking link. Please note, that it can take some days before the tracking information is uploaded. You will also be able to track your order when you log into your account.

 

DELIVERY TIMES

Unless otherwise specified, 

  • deliveries within Germany usually take 2–5 working days, 
  • deliveries within the European Union, to Switzerland and Norway usually take 3–7 working days, 
  • deliveries within the UK, usually take 3–7 working days,
  • deliveries within the US usually take 5–10 working days,
  • deliveries to all other countries may take 3–8 weeks

from the date you receive your order confirmation (or, if advance payment  is agreed, from the date payment is instructed).

Please note that we don’t ship on weekends and public holidays and that there will be no deliveries on Sundays and public holidays.

If you have ordered items with different delivery times, we will send the goods in one shipment, unless we have made a different agreement with you. In this case, the delivery time is determined by the item with the longest delivery time that you have ordered.

 

PAYMENT OPTIONS

We accept the following payment methods:

  • Credit card: MasterCard, VISA
  • Paypal
  • Google Pay
  • Apple Pay
  • Shopify Payments
  • SEPA direct debit
  • Sofortüberweisung
  • ideal
  • eps-Überweisung
  • Bancontact

FURTHER DETAILS ON PAYMENT:

The currency used in our EU online shop is Euro (€) and VAT is included in all our prices. The currency used in our UK online shop it is GBP (£) and in our US online shop it is USD ($) and all prices are expressed as exclusive of any VAT or other sales tax payable unless otherwise stated.

All prices and product information on the gestalten online shop are subject to change.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

We will only take payment from your credit card, debit card or your Paypal account once your order has been dispatched.

For card purchases we work with an authorized payment agent that helps us to check directly with your bank that the card is valid for purchases. Our payment agent processes your card details in the correct way according to the international security standard PCI DSS, which was developed by the card companies VISA, MasterCard, Diners, American Express and JCB. This means that your card details are processed with a very high level of security. To make card purchases with us as secure as possible all information is sent in encrypted form using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer). This means that the information is passed through a secure connection and that your card details cannot be read by external parties.

For further information about Paypal or to create a Paypal account please visit paypal.com.

When paying by SEPA direct debit, you authorize us to collect the invoice amount from the specified account by issuing a corresponding SEPA mandate. You will receive a pre-notification at least 5 days before the date of direct debit collection. Please note that you are required to ensure sufficient funds are in the account on the announced date. 

 

RETURNS

You have a 14-day window to revoke your contract without specifying any reasons. To exercise your right of revocation, please notify us accordingly.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Please note, that gift cards and downloadable software products are non-returnable.

Upon revocation, we will provide a full refund using the same payment method you utilized. You are responsible for covering the direct costs associated with returning the products, especially any shipping charges incurred. Repayment may be withheld until the products are returned to us. For further details, please refer to the section on Revocation Right.

Immerse yourself in the impressive and fascinating world of Longines and discover the remarkable history of one of the world’s most renowned watch manufacturers in Longines – Watches That Made History. This extraordinary book, written by experienced watch expert and journalist Pierre-André Schmitt, takes you on a captivating journey through 50 carefully curated chapters. Not only are the masterpieces of the Longines brand presented in an impressive way, but also the unique stories of the people who wore these exquisite timepieces. These include memorable individuals such as the revolutionary physicist Albert Einstein, aviation pioneers Jackie Cochran and Charles Lindbergh, and boxing legend Joe Louis.

 

With a wealth of breathtaking photographs and detailed technical information on each watch, this illustrated book sets new standards in watch literature. This innovative approach emphasizes that each watch is not only a precise timepiece with an outstanding design, but also a bearer of moving personal stories deeply rooted in the history of the 20th century. Each chapter provides exciting insights into the harmonious interplay of timeless design and sentimental value that makes Longines watches so unique and special.

 

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Editors teNeues & Pierre-André Schmitt
Authors: Pierre-André Schmitt
Release date: April 2026
Format: 24,5 x 31,4 cm, 9 5/8 x 12 3/8 in.
Features: Hardcover, approx. 300 color and 100 b/w photographs, 288 pages, language: English
ISBN: 978-3-96171-715-6

Pierre-André Schmitt, born in 1958, has been working as a journalist for over 40 years. From 2017 to 2023, he served as the editor-in-chief and co-owner of the watch magazine Watch Around, which published ten issues a year. Schmitt has been writing about watches for over 20 years, primarily for the Swiss business magazine Bilanz. Previously, Schmitt was the editor-in-chief of Europe’s oldest automotive magazine, the Swiss Automobil-Revue. Additionally, he worked as deputy editor-in-chief for the Swiss news magazine Facts.



FSC™️ (Forest Stewardship Council™️) Certified.

SHIPPING COSTS

Germany & EU

  • Free shipping on orders over €29
  • €4.90 shipping fee for orders under €29 (Germany)
  • €9.90 shipping fee for orders under €29 (other EU countries)

United Kingdom

  • Free shipping on orders over £29
  • £4.90 shipping fee for orders under £29

United States

  • Free shipping on orders over $49
  • $9.90 shipping fee for orders under $49

All Other Countries

  • Free worldwide shipping on orders over €99
  • €40 shipping fee for orders under €99

 

Last updated: shipping terms valid starting Dec 1st, 2025.

 

Additional customs charges, taxes, and fees may be charged for shipments to countries outside the EU and the US.

 

SHIPMENT TRACKING

Once your order is ready to be shipped, you receive a confirmation email with the delivery details and a tracking link. Please note, that it can take some days before the tracking information is uploaded. You will also be able to track your order when you log into your account.

 

DELIVERY TIMES

Unless otherwise specified, 

  • deliveries within Germany usually take 2–5 working days, 
  • deliveries within the European Union, to Switzerland and Norway usually take 3–7 working days, 
  • deliveries within the UK, usually take 3–7 working days,
  • deliveries within the US usually take 5–10 working days,
  • deliveries to all other countries may take 3–8 weeks

from the date you receive your order confirmation (or, if advance payment  is agreed, from the date payment is instructed).

Please note that we don’t ship on weekends and public holidays and that there will be no deliveries on Sundays and public holidays.

If you have ordered items with different delivery times, we will send the goods in one shipment, unless we have made a different agreement with you. In this case, the delivery time is determined by the item with the longest delivery time that you have ordered.

 

PAYMENT OPTIONS

We accept the following payment methods:

  • Credit card: MasterCard, VISA
  • Paypal
  • Google Pay
  • Apple Pay
  • Shopify Payments
  • SEPA direct debit
  • Sofortüberweisung
  • ideal
  • eps-Überweisung
  • Bancontact

FURTHER DETAILS ON PAYMENT:

The currency used in our EU online shop is Euro (€) and VAT is included in all our prices. The currency used in our UK online shop it is GBP (£) and in our US online shop it is USD ($) and all prices are expressed as exclusive of any VAT or other sales tax payable unless otherwise stated.

All prices and product information on the gestalten online shop are subject to change.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

We will only take payment from your credit card, debit card or your Paypal account once your order has been dispatched.

For card purchases we work with an authorized payment agent that helps us to check directly with your bank that the card is valid for purchases. Our payment agent processes your card details in the correct way according to the international security standard PCI DSS, which was developed by the card companies VISA, MasterCard, Diners, American Express and JCB. This means that your card details are processed with a very high level of security. To make card purchases with us as secure as possible all information is sent in encrypted form using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer). This means that the information is passed through a secure connection and that your card details cannot be read by external parties.

For further information about Paypal or to create a Paypal account please visit paypal.com.

When paying by SEPA direct debit, you authorize us to collect the invoice amount from the specified account by issuing a corresponding SEPA mandate. You will receive a pre-notification at least 5 days before the date of direct debit collection. Please note that you are required to ensure sufficient funds are in the account on the announced date. 

 

RETURNS

You have a 14-day window to revoke your contract without specifying any reasons. To exercise your right of revocation, please notify us accordingly.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Please note, that gift cards and downloadable software products are non-returnable.

Upon revocation, we will provide a full refund using the same payment method you utilized. You are responsible for covering the direct costs associated with returning the products, especially any shipping charges incurred. Repayment may be withheld until the products are returned to us. For further details, please refer to the section on Revocation Right.

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