Longines - Caliber 6952 - No reserve price - 1585-2-866 - Men - 1970-1979

Presented for auction by Second Vintage

This classic 1970s Longines dress watch features a distinctive gold-tone cushion case design that perfectly frames an exceptionally clean champagne sunburst dial. Preserving the refined aesthetics of its era, the timepiece offers a striking visual presence on the wrist and retains its signed crown.

Brand: Longines
Reference Number: 1585-2-866
Serial Number: 53328046
Movement: Manual wind caliber 6952, 17 jewels
Dial: Champagne sunburst with applied black and gold-tone indices
Case Size: 36mm (excluding the crown)
Case Material: Gold-tone, stainless steel caseback
Production Year: 1970s
Condition: Good vintage condition.

Dial and Hands
The champagne sunburst dial is exceptionally clean and well-preserved, catching the light beautifully and showing no visible spotting, staining, or damage. Applied black and gold-tone indices provide excellent contrast and legibility, complemented by a neatly framed date window located at the three o'clock position with clean numerals. The matching stick hands feature black inserts and remain well-preserved. Minor dust and light oxidation are visible on the hands under macro inspection, but they show no significant corrosion or deformation.

Case and Crystal
The gold-tone cushion case presents honest wear consistent with its age, displaying visible plating wear and loss on the edges and lug tips. Light scratches and handling marks are present throughout the case surfaces, reflecting its history of use. The signed crown features the Longines name and winged hourglass logo, with its knurled edges showing light wear. The domed acrylic crystal exhibits light surface scratches visible at oblique angles, though there are no deep cracks or chips. A stainless steel caseback completes the watch, showing minor scratches.

Movement
Inside the case beats the Longines manual wind caliber 6952 movement, featuring seventeen jewels and a precise micrometer regulator. The movement presents exceptionally well visually, remaining clean with no visible corrosion, oxidation, or damage. The screw heads and plates are well-preserved, and the caliber is fully signed with Longines Watch Co Swiss engravings, along with the matching serial number 53328046.

Strap
The watch is fitted with a brown leather strap featuring a crocodile pattern. The strap is in good condition, showing light wear and creasing from normal use, and is secured by an unsigned gold-tone buckle.

Condition
Good vintage condition. The dial is exceptionally clean and well-preserved, standing out as a highlight of the timepiece. The gold-tone case shows honest wear, with visible plating loss on high contact areas such as the edges and lug tips, alongside light scratches throughout. The hands remain in good shape with only minor oxidation visible under close inspection. The domed acrylic crystal has light surface scratches but no deep cracks. The manual wind movement is visually clean and well-preserved.

Dimensions
The case measures 36mm in diameter, excluding the crown.

Remarks
This Longines offers a classic 1970s dress watch profile with a highly attractive champagne sunburst dial. The distinctive cushion case geometry and signed crown add excellent character to the piece. Powered by the visually clean caliber 6952 movement, it remains a handsome and capable vintage timepiece.

History
Longines has long been recognized for producing elegant and mechanically refined dress watches. During the 1970s, the brand embraced distinctive case shapes, moving beyond traditional round profiles to offer cushion cases that reflected the design language of the era. The manual wind caliber 6952 is a well-regarded movement from this period, known among collectors for its micrometer regulator and traditional Swiss construction. This model represents the sophisticated everyday timepieces that defined the Longines catalog during a transformative decade in watchmaking.

Payment and Shipping
Payment must be completed within 1–3 days after purchase.
Your watch will be professionally and securely packaged, then shipped with tracking and insurance for your peace of mind.
We use fast express shipping, with typical delivery within 1–4 business days, depending on the destination.
Please note that vintage watches may show minor signs of wear, aging, or imperfections, which are considered normal for watches of this age.
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The timegrapher assessment if provided is seen as an indication of the movement’s condition under fully wound testing conditions. As with all vintage watches, results may vary in daily use.
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As with all used watches, water resistance is not guaranteed.
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