Longines make genuine authentic watches. They are Swiss watches. You can purchase them at some department stores such as Macy's and Boscovs. They are also available online.
Longines watches are apart of the swatch group company. Longines as a very long history in watch making and some believe the 50's were there golden years. They are great watches and priced fairly for the quality and history. 1.3k+ is the starting price for a longines.
Longines
Yes, Longines Watches do offer a warranty on their watches. Many of the watches in their collections come with a 2 year warranty, which includes materials and service.
Longines watches come in all different shapes, sizes and prices. They come in 14k gold all the way to base metal. They come in Ladies watches and men's. You can find them for 1000 and up on the Longines website.
They may hold, if unique, but rarely increase. They are no different than Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Breitling, Breguet, Chopard, Chaumet, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Longines, Rolex, Ulysse-Nardin, Zenith, etc.
A watch made by Longines is considered a luxury watch and there are not many deals on luxury watches. Most fine jewelry stores sell watches made by Longines so perhaps one could wait for a sale at the jewelry store and hope a Longines watch would be part of the items on sale.
The best information on Longines watches can probably be found at longines.com. Additionally, sites like www.vintagewatchresources.com offer third party opinions and information.
Basic cost
Good watches are Swiss watches such as: Tag Heuer SWATCH!! Mido rolex Oris Omega Brequet Tissot Longines
no some omega watches do not hold their value but most do only if kept in good condition, not put in water or, scratched. so mainly it must be kept in mint condition for it to stay in shape!
Like sports cars high-end watches initially depreciate and then after a short period start to appreciate in value. Vintage Cartier watches are always increasing in value. Try to avoid the quartz versions for maximum appreciation.