Vintage Longines 1584-1 Wristwatch Cal 6942 circa 1975

SPECIFICATION

Reference : Longines 1584-1
Movement :  Manual cal 6942
Age : circa 1975
Case Size : 36mm
Case Thickness : 10mm
Lug to Lug : 40mm
Lugs : 18mm
Condition : Used Longines watch
Box & Papers : No
Case Material : stainless steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty

POINTS TO MENTION

• In great preowned condition, with light signs of wear
• Case and bezel have some light scratches and marks
• Vertically brushed dial
• Fully serviced manual movement
  
• Signed Longines crown
  
• Paired with an unworn black leather strap
  

The Longines 1584-1 is a distinctive manual-wind dress watch from the 1970s, embodying the understated elegance that defined the era. Its striking 36mm stainless steel case frames a beautifully minimalist sunburst dial, complemented by slender baton hands, applied indices, and a central seconds hand that enhances its clean, balanced aesthetic.

At its heart beats the Longines Calibre 6942, a 17-jewel manual-winding movement renowned for its reliability and precision. Offering approximately 40 hours of power reserve, the movement also features a hacking seconds mechanism, allowing the seconds hand to stop precisely at 12 o'clock for accurate time setting. Completing the package is a robust screw-down case back, internally engraved with the Longines logo and reference number, reflecting the brand's attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.

A BIT OF TRIVA

Longines was founded in Saint-Imier in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, a Swiss watchmaker and brother of biologist Louis. Auguste had two partners, lawyers Henri Raiguel and Florian Morel, the company's original name was Raiguel Jeune &amp: Cie. Several years later, Agassiz brought in his bright, enterprising nephew, trained economist Ernest Francillon into the business. Francillon was the mastermind behind several impressive innovations that would distinguish the company from its competitors. Under Francillon, the company began to move towards more modern production methods. Francillon solidified his firm's progression to mass production in 1867 by establishing his first factory, & Its location, an area in southern St. Imier known locally as Les Longines (long meadows), which gave rise to the Longines name. It is also where they still produce their watches from today.

Longines is the oldest watch brand trademark in the international registry, spanning more than 130 years, the Winged hourglass Longines logo has changed throughout the years with 15 different logo, even moving away from the winging hourglass from a period in the early 1900s, but it came back in 1942 and is still there today

OUR THOUGHTS

The Longines 1584-1 is a quietly impressive piece that blends understated 1970s design with real mechanical charm. I really appreciate its balanced proportions—at 36mm, it wears elegantly without feeling too small, and the slim case slides effortlessly under a cuff. What really stands out to me is the Calibre 6942 inside, especially that unusual hacking feature where the seconds hand resets to 12—subtle, but clever. It’s a watch that doesn’t shout for attention, but the more time you spend with it, the more you appreciate its thoughtful details and quality.