Longines Flagship 3418, 18k Gold, 1967

An attractive example of the Longines Flagship Automatic reference 3418 hailing from circa 1966. Powered by the reliable Calibre 345 automatic movement this gorgeous vintage Longines Flagship features a timeless dial design and a 35mm 18k gold case. In a nutshell, it ticks all the boxes for a vintage gold dress watch!

Longines introduced the Flagship line in 1957, which along with the Conquest line, marked the beginning of the company's modern approach to marketing watches under individual model lines. Many have dubbed the Flagship the ultimate dress watch of the 1950s due to its clean and timeless design. In 2017, Longines released a 60th Anniversary re-edition (called Flagship Heritage) model to commemorate the original. As beautiful as that was, we prefer the original!

Technical & Condition

Condition: The watch is in overall excellent vintage condition. The dial is in good shape with minor spotting throughout. The case is both clean and remains sharp. Likewise, the movement is clean and also fully serviced. Finally, the watch is fitted to a 3rd party leather strap complete with a Longines gold coloured buckle.

Case size (exc. crown): 35mm

Case material: 18k Gold

Movement: Automatic calibre 345 movement

Strap/bracelet: 3rd-party leather strap with Longines buckle

Box and papers: Our Own

This Longines Flagship could be yours...

This example is certainly worth considering if you're looking for a dress watch around the £2,000 mark. It exudes elegance, sophistication, and vintage charm that has proven to be timeless. The last time we had a gold Longines Flagship in stock, it sold practically immediately after it was listed on the website. When other dealers are selling these for more than £2.5k, it's no wonder! Don't let this gorgeous timepiece pass you by. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.