Vintage c. 1978 Longines 2926 Cal. 370 Manual

$525.00

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.

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.

  • Movement: Longines 370

  • Winding: Manual wind

  • Jewels: 17

  • Display: Small seconds

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

  • Brand: Longines

  • Reference: 2926

  • Year (Estimated): early 1970s (circa 1972)

  • Case: 10K gold-filled monobloc with stainless steel back (thru-crystal / split-stem design)

  • Case size: 32mm

  • Lug-to-lug: 35mm

  • Thickness: approx. 9mm

  • Lug width: 17.4mm (17mm strap)

  • Crystal: Original (polished, not replaced)

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.

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.

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.

  • Movement: Longines 370

  • Winding: Manual wind

  • Jewels: 17

  • Display: Small seconds

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

  • Brand: Longines

  • Reference: 2926

  • Year (Estimated): early 1970s (circa 1972)

  • Case: 10K gold-filled monobloc with stainless steel back (thru-crystal / split-stem design)

  • Case size: 32mm

  • Lug-to-lug: 35mm

  • Thickness: approx. 9mm

  • Lug width: 17.4mm (17mm strap)

  • Crystal: Original (polished, not replaced)

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.

Important Note on the Watch Band

Please note that the band pictured is NOT included with watch purchase. I generally acquire new bands for display purposes and do not include them because they vary significantly in price and many purchasers will want to obtain their own band as suits their taste.

You will need an 17mm band to pair with this watch.

However, if you are interested in purchasing the band pictured in the photos along with the watch, it will be available at or near my replacement cost as an optional add-on. If you don’t see it as an option in the listing please message me for help. I am also happy to point you to where you can purchase the exact same band directly from the seller.

If you have questions about bands or want my assistance, please message me. I’m happy to help.

Standard Disclaimer

I make every effort to ensure that the vintage watches I work on are both accurate enough to serve as practical timepieces and reliable enough to be worn and enjoyed for many years to come. That said, vintage watches are delicate and, like any mechanical device, subject to wear.

Therefore, I cannot provide any express or implied warranty for this watch, beyond the fact that it is running, and it is being sold AS IS.

Additional notes

·       Servicing and restoration followed the process described in detail here.

  • Vintage watches are delicate - particularly older models that lack shock protection. Please handle with care

  • Regardless of what it says on the case, I do not attempt to restore watches to a fully waterproof condition. Please keep this watch away from water and definitely do not submerge it.

  • If the watch is an automatic, I recommend that you use the hand wind feature sparingly to minimize wear on the automatic winding mechanism.

I do like to stand behind my work, so please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any problems. I will correct any obvious defects in my workmanship free of charge and will provide lifetime service (as long as I am able) for vintage timepieces that I have restored at heavily discounted rates.

Regarding Parts Originality

I know that some collectors are very concerned with originality of parts. I will list any parts that I replace, internally or externally, in the condition notes above. I will also make a good faith effort to assess whether any of the watch parts (e.g. dial, crown or hands, etc.) may have been replaced or refinished prior to my acquisition of the watch and, if I believe it is likely they were, I will also indicate this in the condition notes above. However, I cannot make any bedrock guarantees regarding originality of parts. I work on many different watch brands and lack the deep expertise on the history of any given brand that would be necessary to do so.