: I'm interested in purchasing something from
: Longines. Are they higher-end fine watches
: or what? Are they reputable?

Check out the Guide To Major Watch Brands in the CONSUMER ZONE here on Chronocentric. On that scale, I would probably place Longines in the "Pseudo Luxury Watches" category.

Beyond that, you would be more likely to find Longines owners somewhere else -- such as a more general wristwatch forum like at timezone.com.

While we like to help everybody, you coming to a Heuer watch forum to ask about Longines is like showing up at a Porsche club meeting and wanting advice on buying a Mustang. This just isn't the right place to be looking for people with any knowledge, experience or interest in that brand.