Vintage Longines Wristwatch 3029 cal. L631.1 Automatic 1970s

SPECIFICATION

Reference: Longines 3029
Movement: Automatic L631.1
Age: circa 1970
Case Size: 35mm
Case Thickness: 10mm
Lug to Lug: 10mm
Lugs: 18mm
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
• Case back has some light pitting
• Vertically brushed dial
• Dial has some age related patina
• Fully serviced automatic movement
  
• Signed Longines crown
  
• Paired with an unworn black leather strap
  

The Longines reference 3029 is a refined vintage automatic dress watch most often seen in the 1970s. It sits quietly within the Longines catalogue of the period, favouring clean lines and balanced proportions over overt branding or sportier cues. With a case diameter of 35mm, it wears exactly as a classic vintage Longines should—elegant, discreet, timless and is executed perfectly with its brushed dial and 2 hand design.

Powering the reference 3029 is the Longines Calibre 631.1, an updated, high-beat evolution of the earlier 631, a dependable automatic movement based on high-grade ETA architecture and finished to Longines’ specifications, which runs at 28,800 bph and has 25 jewels. This movement reflects Longines’ push toward improved chronometric performance during the era, while retaining the robustness and serviceability that made these watches dependable daily wearers.

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 Conquest 3029 captures the refined spirit of 1970s design, offering a perfect balance of elegance and mechanical character. Its 35mm case is beautifully proportioned, giving it a timeless presence on the wrist, while the slim profile ensures it wears with effortless sophistication. With a recently serviced top quality movement beautifully, it’s a vintage piece ready to accompany you for many years ahead.