Longines 1016, Cal. 6922 Vintage Men's Watch

This mid-1970s Longines presents the kind of disciplined Swiss design collectors appreciate: clean geometry, sharp applied markers, and a case profile that sits low and elegant on the wrist. The dial’s radial brushing catches light in a restrained way, while the minimalist seconds register at 6 o’clock adds vintage character without disrupting the symmetry. Gold-tone hands and hour markers deliver strong contrast against the silver ground, keeping legibility high and the aesthetic intentionally understated. “Swiss Made” at the base confirms traditional Swiss manufacture, and the overall layout is dedicated to precision timekeeping rather than excess. It is a historic wristwatch that speaks to classic dress-watch priorities: proportion, balance, and enduring taste.

Longines Dress - Silver sunburst Dial

The dial is a silver sunburst finish with a fine minute track printed around the perimeter. Applied baton indices are executed in a gold tone with dark inlay accents, giving depth and a crisp, architectural look. The Longines signature and winged hourglass emblem are set neatly below 12, and the “Swiss Made” marking at the bottom reinforces authenticity and period-correct execution. At 6 o’clock, the small-seconds display is drawn with crosshair lines, a subtle detail that enhances the vintage, precision-instrument feel without becoming decorative.

Dress 1016 - Hands

Long, slim baton hands in a gold tone complement the applied markers and suit the era’s minimalist dress language. Their shape is straightforward, built for clean reading and visual harmony. The small-seconds hand is fine and understated, matching the restrained character of the sub-seconds display. Together, the handset and marker set create a coherent, collectible look that remains elegant across different lighting conditions.

Longines Dress 1974 — 1016 - Slim faceted Gold Plated Case

The gold-plated case is notably slim, with crisp, faceted lugs that provide sharp definition from multiple angles. Its proportions—35.0 mm in diameter with a 40.0 mm lug-to-lug—place it squarely in the classic dress-watch dimension, designed to wear refined rather than oversized. The profile emphasizes comfort and a tailored silhouette under a cuff. The crystal appears to be vintage-style acrylic, with a gentle edge distortion that collectors often associate with period originality. Around the back, the watch is marked “Stainless Steel Back,” a practical construction choice common to the time, pairing a plated exterior with a durable steel caseback.

Dress 1016 - Crown

A notable detail for originality is the signed Longines crown, visible in profile and consistent with the brand’s attention to identity even on functional components. It supports confident winding and setting, and it reinforces the watch’s cohesive factory-correct appearance.

Longines Dress New Handmade Leather Strap

The watch is fitted with a new handmade Kuki leather strap (Ref. BOS 0205N) in a deep green tone, with an 18 mm lug width that matches the case specification. The texture adds a subtle modern counterpoint to the vintage case and dial, while keeping the overall look dress-appropriate and versatile for daily wear.

Longines Dress 1974 — Cal. 6922 manual-wind Swiss movement

Inside is the Longines Caliber 6922, a Swiss-made manual wind movement marked “Seventeen 17 Jewels.” This is the kind of straightforward mechanical architecture that enthusiasts value for its serviceability and long-term reliability when properly maintained. Manual winding also keeps the connection to traditional watchmaking direct: a daily ritual that emphasizes craftsmanship over automation. The movement’s finishing is honest and functional, consistent with the era’s approach to dependable precision timekeeping. In collector terms, it is a mechanically coherent pairing: a slim dress case matched to a hand-wound caliber that supports the watch’s elegant proportions and vintage Swiss watchmaking heritage.

Longines Dress 1974 — Heritage of a mid-1970s minimalist dress watch

Longines has a deep history in Swiss horology, and watches like this reflect the brand’s ability to translate that heritage into clean, market-ready design during the 1970s. The era favored clarity and restraint—sunburst dials, applied indices, and thin cases—resulting in timepieces that remain wearable and collectible today. This example captures that design context well: the crosshair small seconds adds period personality, while the signed crown and disciplined branding keep the identity unmistakably Longines. For collectors browsing Longines dress references from the 1970s like Ref. 1016, this piece offers an appealing blend of understated aesthetics and traditional mechanics.

Longines Dress 1974 — Fully serviced originality, 12-month warranty and worldwide shipping

This watch is offered as used, with key collector confidence points already covered: it is fully serviced, fully operational, and retains all original watch components. The caseback carries a period-appropriate commemorative engraving in Cyrillic (including a 22.5.1974 date), adding a unique historic footprint that many collectors find compelling when it remains honest and legible. It is supplied with a 12-month warranty, supporting trust in real-world wear. For those building a curated wardrobe of vintage dress pieces, you can also compare it with other options in our dress watch collection featuring Swiss manual-wind classics.