Longines 7272, Cal. 280, Men’s Dress Vintage Watch

Vintage Longines 7272 Dress Vintage Watch from 1960s, a refined men’s manual wind timepiece with Cal. 280 movement, silver sunburst dial, and timeless mid-century charm. Fully serviced and offered for sale with 12-month warranty.

Longines 7272 1960s — First Impression - 7272

The Longines 7272 represents the golden age of Swiss dress watch design. Its 34 mm stainless steel case, silver sunburst dial, and elegant dauphine hands create a balanced and understated aesthetic perfect for formal occasions. With its manual wind Caliber 280 movement, this model captures Longines’ precision watchmaking philosophy of the 1960s and has become a favorite among collectors seeking a slim, wearable vintage timepiece.

Longines 7272 - Silver Sunburst Dial

The silver sunburst dial displays a beautiful radial brushing, providing depth and light play. Applied baton hour markers and a double marker at 12 o’clock enhance legibility. The printed minute track and discreet lume plots contribute to vintage character while maintaining a minimalist elegance.

7272 - Hands

The dauphine-style hour and minute hands are faceted for optimal light reflection and filled with small lume inlays. The slender center seconds hand sweeps with precision, highlighting the mechanical nature of the watch.

Longines 7272 - Slim Stainless Steel Case

The 34 mm stainless steel case has a polished bezel and straight lugs, giving the watch a refined profile. The domed acrylic crystal adds vintage charm, with subtle edge distortion typical for this era. The case back is simple and functional, emphasizing tool-like reliability.

7272 - Crown

The unsigned coin-edge crown allows easy winding of the manual movement while keeping the overall design clean and understated.

Longines 7272 Leather Strap

This example is paired with a black leather strap, complementing the monochrome dial and ensuring comfortable wear. The strap is aftermarket, allowing the watch to be worn daily without concern for preserving an original bracelet.

Manual Wind Caliber 280 Movement

Powering this timepiece is the Longines Caliber 280, a hand-wound mechanical movement known for durability and ease of service. With a frequency of 18,000 A/h and traditional Swiss lever escapement, this movement reflects Longines’ focus on accuracy and longevity during the mid-century era.

Heritage of the Longines 7272 in the 1960s

The 1960s were a defining decade for Longines, with the brand producing some of the most iconic dress watches in its history. The 7272 embodies the brand’s design language of slim cases and minimalist dials, offering an elegant alternative to more complicated sports watches of the time. It remains an excellent entry point for enthusiasts interested in vintage Swiss watchmaking.

Longines 7272 — Condition, Originality & Trust

This example is fully serviced, fully operational, and retains all original components, including dial, hands, and case. It comes with a 12-month mechanical warranty and worldwide shipping. For more Longines history and models, explore our Longines vintage watch collection with rare references. If you love hand-wound Swiss timepieces, discover all manual wind vintage watches available in our store and find your next collectible piece.