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'Longines: Watches That Made History' Book watercraft It's crafted from Italian-woven cottonWhen Charles Lindbergh touched down at Le Bourget in 1927, Longines was the official timekeeper clocking his historic 33. 5 hour crossing. That moment is one of 50 in this 288 page hardcover from teNeues and Gestalten, written by journalist and horology expert Pierre Andr Schmitt over the course of five plus years with contributions from elite collectors and the Longines Heritage team. Each chapter pairs a specific watch with the person who wore it: