This is a remarkably preserved vintage Longines dress watch powered by the Longines Caliber 370, freshly serviced and regulated and running beautifully. The overall impression is “near mint” in the best way: crisp dial furniture, clean case lines, and a movement that looks almost showroom-fresh for its age. If you like your vintage pieces to feel original rather than over-restored, this one lands right in the sweet spot.
This is a remarkably preserved vintage Longines dress watch powered by the Longines Caliber 370, freshly serviced and regulated and running beautifully. The overall impression is “near mint” in the best way: crisp dial furniture, clean case lines, and a movement that looks almost showroom-fresh for its age. If you like your vintage pieces to feel original rather than over-restored, this one lands right in the sweet spot.
Please take note of the 32mm case diameter. This watch is suitable for small wrists, but will look quite small next to contemporary men’s wristwatches.
UPDATE: Watch Band Now Included. See Below.
Case, Dial & Aesthetic
The silver dial is wonderfully clean and understated, with sharp applied markers that catch the light and give the watch a quietly upscale mid-century look. The warm gold hands and indices play perfectly against the cool dial tone, and the small seconds at 6 keeps the layout elegant and balanced. The 10K gold-filled monobloc case has excellent presence on the wrist, paired with a stainless steel back for practicality. Importantly, the watch retains its original crystal (polished, not replaced), which helps preserve the authentic profile and period feel.
Movement: Longines 370
Inside is Longines' Caliber 370, a well-regarded manual-wind movement from the brand's strong post-war era, known for its robust, serviceable construction and excellent timekeeping when properly maintained. This watch uses a front-opening monobloc architecture with a split stem / thru-crystal style case design—a very “Swiss” solution that is both clever and period-correct.
Winding: Manual Wind
Jewels: 17
Frequency: 19,800 BPH
Origin: Swiss Made
Complications: None
Condition & Service
This watch has been fully serviced and regulated and is running well. Condition is outstanding inside and out, with a notably clean movement and a very strong original presentation. The crystal is original (polished), and the watch retains the kind of honest, high-grade originality that collectors chase.
Specs & Details
Reference: 2926
Year: 1977-1978
Case: 10K Gold Fill Monoblock / Stainless Steel Back / Split Stem
Case Diameter: 32mm
Lug to Lug: 35mm
Thickness: 9mm
Lug Width: 17.4mm
Recommended Band Size: 17mm
Movement: Longines 370
Features: Original crystal, polished/restored
Why This Watch Matters
So many vintage dress watches have either been polished into softness or pieced together over decades of repairs. This Longines is the opposite: sharp, original, and mechanically strong after service. It is the kind of super-clean survivor that makes you understand why Longines earned its reputation—quietly luxurious, beautifully made, and built to last.
Watch Band
A new leather watch band, as depicted in the photos, is included with your purchase. This has resulted in a small price adjustment to the listing. If you would prefer to supply your own band, please contact me immediately upon purchase (prior to shipping) and I will remove the band and issue a partial $20 refund. If you would instead like me to help you source and install a different band, I am happy to do so if you contact me immediately after purchase.
Once the watch has been packaged and shipped, the sale will be considered final and band deletion or replacement will no longer be an option.