Longines 290 escapment wheel bridge

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."

Bridge

A bridge is a structural movement component that holds wheels, pivots, jewels, and other parts in place within a watch movement. Bridges provide stability and precise alignment, allowing the gear train and other mechanisms to function correctly. They may need replacement if screw holes, jewel settings, pivots, or contact surfaces are worn, damaged, or modified.