LONGIO
Hong Kong, Hong Kong · Est. 1996
Founded by Mi Changhong
LONGIO is a Hong Kong and China-based mechanical-watch company founded by Mi Changhong in 1996. It began as an OEM/ODM producer and developed its own bold, Chinese-culture-inflected watches, including dive watches, tourbillons, and art-dial pieces intended to show original Chinese high-end watchmaking.
- Founded
- 1996
- Headquarters
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Luxury
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Asmara — Core mechanical collection in LONGIO’s luxury catalogue.
- Telamon — Large dive-watch line known for extreme water-resistance positioning and tourbillon variants.
- Zhuke — Bronze and dive-watch family tied to LONGIO’s sport-watch identity.
- Mi Time Art — Art-focused series using Chinese traditional motifs, craftwork, and cultural storytelling.
Timeline
- 1996 — Mi Changhong founds LONGIO Watch Company, initially focused on OEM and ODM production.
- 2006 — LONGIO reports attending Baselworld from 2006 onward through its manufacturing/export materials.
- 2024 — The current LONGIO site presents the brand as both an own-label watchmaker and OEM/ODM manufacturer.
Frequently Asked Questions about LONGIO
- Who founded LONGIO?
- LONGIO was founded by Mi Changhong, who remains associated with the brand as founder and chief designer.
- What is LONGIO known for?
- LONGIO is known for bold Chinese-designed mechanical watches, including dive watches, tourbillons, and art-dial pieces.
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