Longines Calibre L178
Quick answer
What is the Longines Calibre L178?
Longines Calibre L178 is a ladies-size quartz movement; WatchBase describes it as Longines' version of the ETA 980.
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Why this movement matters
Serviceability
Quartz battery and seal maintenance are straightforward in principle, but diamond-set case, bracelet, gaskets and brand service routes still matter. Avoid fixed low-cost service claims.
Movement honesty
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Technical specifications
About this movement
Calibre L178 is a Swiss quartz movement in Longines' rectangular DolceVita line. This is not COSC mechanical manufacture despite the dress-watch positioning. Longines delivers reliable quartz in a jewellery-adjacent case format at accessible pricing.
Serviceability
Quartz battery and seal maintenance are straightforward in principle, but diamond-set case, bracelet, gaskets and brand service routes still matter. Avoid fixed low-cost service claims.
Best watches using this movement
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Compared with similar movements
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Longines Calibre L178?+
Longines Calibre L178 is a Longines caliber (L178). Longines Calibre L178 is a ladies-size quartz movement; WatchBase describes it as Longines' version of the ETA 980.153 quartz calibre. CaliberCorner notes small seconds subdial. Not a mechanical or in-house manufacture movement.
What is the Longines Calibre L178 based on?+
The architecture traces to ETA 980.153 derivative (Longines L178). WatchIntel classifies lineage separately from marketing "in-house" claims.
What are the key specs of the Longines Calibre L178?+
Core specs: quartz. See the technical specifications table for escapement, certification, and functions.
How easy is it to service the Longines Calibre L178?+
Quartz battery and seal maintenance are straightforward in principle, but diamond-set case, bracelet, gaskets and brand service routes still matter. Avoid fixed low-cost service claims.
Which watches use the Longines Calibre L178?+
WatchIntel links 1 published watch to this caliber in our database. Our database is not complete.
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