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Longines

Founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, Longines is one of the oldest and most respected Swiss watch brands, known for its elegant timepieces, precision sports timing, and strong aviation heritage. The brand's winged hourglass logo is the oldest registered trademark for a watchmaker. Famous models include the HydroConquest, the Master Collection, and the Spirit, a tribute to pioneering aviators. Longines has produced numerous iconic in-house movements, such as the Calibre 13ZN and 30CH chronographs, highly prized by collectors. Longines continues to embody Elegance is an attitude," blending tradition with contemporary appeal."

Cannon Pinion

The cannon pinion is a movement component that carries the minute hand and allows the hands to be set through the winding stem. It plays an important role in transferring motion from the movement to the hands while maintaining the correct friction for hand-setting. Cannon pinions may be replaced when worn, loose, damaged, or causing slipping hands or poor time-setting function.