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Straddling two worlds
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/12/2025
» When I visited Istanbul for the first time, I learned a joke from Gocke, my local guide, who goes to work by undersea train every day. "But you can't see anything," she laughed. For her, it takes only four minutes to cross from Asia to Europe, under the Bosphorus Strait that divides the ancient city.
Longines celebrates alpine skiing legacy
Life, Published on 06/02/2025
» As the 48th FIS Alpine World Ski Championships gear up to captivate fans from now until Feb 16 in Saalbach, Austria, Longines is marking the occasion with the launch of the Conquest Chrono Ski Edition.
Serpentine style
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 31/01/2025
» On Wednesday, the Lunar New Year started with a hiss as the snake took over the dragon. Watchmakers join the celebrations by paying tribute to Chinese culture and depicting the sixth zodiac animal on special editions.
A rewind of 2024's commemorative timepieces
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 27/12/2024
» As watchmakers celebrated anniversaries of iconic models, 2024 saw an array of limited editions and upgraded timepieces released throughout the year.
Colour your days
Life, Published on 21/06/2024
» Last year's launch of the new-generation Conquest was a prelude to the 70th anniversary of Longines' first product family.
Conquering time
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 21/06/2024
» In 1954, Longines introduced ref 9001 in a 35mm case, whose back boasted an inlaid Champlevé enamel medallion.
Andalusian dreams
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 15/02/2024
» Two Middle Eastern tourists looked excited as they held up a phone to an exquisitely carved arabesque in Nasrid Palace at the Alhambra. No, they're not taking photos. They're comparing the Arabic text on their screen with the 8th century stone calligraphy. I hear them mumble in Arabic -- here's the translation:
Explore historic Lebanon with Siam Society
Life, Published on 25/09/2023
» Siam Society is holding a study trip to visit renowned historical sites in Lebanon, a beautiful country in the Middle East, from Dec 1-8.
'Galactic Konquest' project takes flight
Life, Published on 22/09/2023
» Boarding a spaceship to explore the outer worlds, renowned artist Kantapon Metheekul has collaborated with Pixel Paint to create the "Galactic Konquest" project, which transports art lovers to a new star through a collection of digital and physical artworks.
Longines updates the Conquest ahead of its 70th anniversary
Life, Published on 04/08/2023
» Before its 70th anniversary next year, Longines' first watch family has been given an elegant and contemporary redesign.