{"product_id":"vintage-longines-1584-1-wristwatch-cal-6942-circa-1970s","title":"Vintage Longines 1584-1 Wristwatch Cal 6942 circa 1975","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference : \u003c\/strong\u003eLongines 1584-1\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement : \u003c\/strong\u003e Manual cal 6942\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge : \u003c\/strong\u003ecirca 1975\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size :\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Thickness : \u003c\/strong\u003e10mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug to Lug : \u003c\/strong\u003e40mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLugs : \u003c\/strong\u003e18mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition :\u003c\/strong\u003e Used Longines watch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers : \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material :\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty :\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-Months Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOINTS TO MENTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn great preowned condition, with light signs of wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase and bezel have some light scratches and marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertically brushed dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully serviced manual movement\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned Longines crown\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaired with an unworn black leather strap\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA BIT OF TRIVA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLongines 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 \u0026amp;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, \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLongines 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUR THOUGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Past2PresentWatches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58223674196355,"sku":"L5248WO","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/2397\/4423\/files\/longines-1584-front-_7.jpg?v=1781265059","url":"https:\/\/past2presentwatches.com\/products\/vintage-longines-1584-1-wristwatch-cal-6942-circa-1970s","provider":"Past2PresentWatches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}