Vintage 1965 Longines 2638-370 Dress Manual

$375.00

This charming mid-1960s Longines dress watch takes the classic elegant formula and gives it a subtle twist: a warm champagne dial with applied gold baton markers and slim stick hands that age beautifully with an even patina. Housed in a soft, rounded-square 10K gold-filled case with a stainless steel screwback, this watch sits neatly under a cuff yet wears boldly enough to be noticed. Inside is Longines' caliber 370, a beautifully finished 17-jewel manual-wind movement crafted for the North American market and just fully serviced and regulated for reliable everyday enjoyment. ‍

Case, Dial & Aesthetic

The 33 mm 10K gold-filled case has a gentle cushion profile with rounded edges that feel distinct from a standard Calatrava silhouette. The warm champagne dial features applied gold baton indices and matching slim hands, creating a timeless mid-century dress look. Natural patina and the subtle interplay of gold and dial tones give this watch refined character without detracting from its elegant simplicity.

Movement: Longines Caliber 370

At the heart of this piece is the Longines caliber 370, a manual-wind Swiss movement with a 17-jewel layout and robust finishing that exemplifies 1960s mechanical craft. Designed for reliability and everyday wear, this movement has been fully serviced and regulated so you can enjoy crisp winding and smooth operation without worry.

  • Movement: Longines 370 (manual wind)

  • Jewels: 17

  • Complications: None (time only)

  • Shock Protection: Yes

Condition & Service

This watch has been fully serviced and regulated and fitted with a new stem and replacement crown. Please note the dial index at 6:00 is missing - study the photographs carefully to understand this aspect of its condition. The band shown in photos is not included; you will need a 17 mm strap to pair with this watch.

Specs & Details

  • Manufacturer: Longines

  • Model / Reference: 2638-370

  • Year (Estimated): 1965

  • Case: 10K gold-filled with stainless steel screwback

  • Case Width: 33 mm

  • Lug-to-Lug: 38 mm

  • Thickness: 9 mm

  • Lug Width: 17.1 mm (17 mm strap)

  • Band:Not included (17 mm required) ‍

Why This Watch Matters

This Longines dress watch pairs mid-century elegance with thoughtful mechanical design. The long-running caliber 370 movement reflects Longines' Swiss craftsmanship in a lightweight, wrist-friendly 10K gold-filled case, making this both an everyday wearable and a conversation piece for collectors of classic manual-wind watches.

This charming mid-1960s Longines dress watch takes the classic elegant formula and gives it a subtle twist: a warm champagne dial with applied gold baton markers and slim stick hands that age beautifully with an even patina. Housed in a soft, rounded-square 10K gold-filled case with a stainless steel screwback, this watch sits neatly under a cuff yet wears boldly enough to be noticed. Inside is Longines' caliber 370, a beautifully finished 17-jewel manual-wind movement crafted for the North American market and just fully serviced and regulated for reliable everyday enjoyment. ‍

Case, Dial & Aesthetic

The 33 mm 10K gold-filled case has a gentle cushion profile with rounded edges that feel distinct from a standard Calatrava silhouette. The warm champagne dial features applied gold baton indices and matching slim hands, creating a timeless mid-century dress look. Natural patina and the subtle interplay of gold and dial tones give this watch refined character without detracting from its elegant simplicity.

Movement: Longines Caliber 370

At the heart of this piece is the Longines caliber 370, a manual-wind Swiss movement with a 17-jewel layout and robust finishing that exemplifies 1960s mechanical craft. Designed for reliability and everyday wear, this movement has been fully serviced and regulated so you can enjoy crisp winding and smooth operation without worry.

  • Movement: Longines 370 (manual wind)

  • Jewels: 17

  • Complications: None (time only)

  • Shock Protection: Yes

Condition & Service

This watch has been fully serviced and regulated and fitted with a new stem and replacement crown. Please note the dial index at 6:00 is missing - study the photographs carefully to understand this aspect of its condition. The band shown in photos is not included; you will need a 17 mm strap to pair with this watch.

Specs & Details

  • Manufacturer: Longines

  • Model / Reference: 2638-370

  • Year (Estimated): 1965

  • Case: 10K gold-filled with stainless steel screwback

  • Case Width: 33 mm

  • Lug-to-Lug: 38 mm

  • Thickness: 9 mm

  • Lug Width: 17.1 mm (17 mm strap)

  • Band:Not included (17 mm required) ‍

Why This Watch Matters

This Longines dress watch pairs mid-century elegance with thoughtful mechanical design. The long-running caliber 370 movement reflects Longines' Swiss craftsmanship in a lightweight, wrist-friendly 10K gold-filled case, making this both an everyday wearable and a conversation piece for collectors of classic manual-wind watches.

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.