Longines Flagship Reference 3318, 1967

A stunning example of the ever-timeless Longines Flagship

Longines, a Swiss luxury watchmaker, has a rich history dating back to 1832. Throughout the years, the brand has established a solid reputation for crafting timepieces with elegance, precision, and innovation. One of the brand's most iconic watches from the past is the Flagship.

The Birth of the Flagship: 1957

The Longines Flagship collection made its grand debut in 1957. The name "Flagship" was chosen to symbolize the leading position of the collection within the Longines universe. It reflected the brand's commitment to continuously push the boundaries of watchmaking and offer consumers the finest quality timepieces. The first Flagship models featured a clean and elegant design with the iconic "Flagship" logo - a caravel, a type of sailing ship, engraved on the case back.

Iconic Features and Timeless Appeal

The Flagship collection has always been characterized by its timeless elegance and refined aesthetic. The models feature simple, clean dials with either dauphine or baton hands, applied hour markers, and a discreet date window. The cases, made of stainless steel or precious metals like gold, have a sleek design that effortlessly transitions from casual to formal settings. The watches are powered by reliable mechanical movements, showcasing Longines' commitment to precision and reliability.

Evolving Through the Decades

Over the years, the Flagship collection has seen numerous updates and iterations while maintaining its core identity. The 1960s and 1970s witnessed the introduction of automatic movements, enhancing the watch's performance and solidifying its position as a leader in the market. The 1980s brought the Flagship Heritage line, featuring designs inspired by vintage models and reinterpreting them with modern touches. In the 2000s, Longines introduced the Flagship Diamond collection, adding luxurious diamond-set models to cater to a wider audience.

The Flagship's Enduring Legacy

The Longines Flagship collection has been adored by celebrities, royalty, and watch enthusiasts alike for its timeless charm, precision, and unparalleled elegance.

In the realm of vintage watches, the Longines Flagship sails triumphantly on the tides of time, effortlessly blending elegance, precision, and heritage. With its distinguished charm and unshakable reliability, this horological treasure offers a safe harbour for collectors and enthusiasts alike. So, when it comes to selecting a vintage timepiece, let the Flagship guide you to a wise investment, and chart your course through the captivating world of vintage wristwatches with style and grace. Anchors aweigh!

Shipping:

For orders placed before 2pm orders will be shipped the same day.

Your watch will be carefully packaged and shipped fully insured with leading global courier companies.

Delivery Prices:

Delivery within the UK is Free. Delivery within Europe is £30. Delivery for the Rest of the World is £50.

Returns:

Don't like it or change your mind? Return it for a full refund with our 14 day, no hassle returns on all sales. See the full conditions here.

The Watches

Are all watches authenticated?

All our watches pass through a double authentication process to insure their authenticity. We also provide detailed photos of the watch from all angles to allow you to undertake your own anlysis. Finally as with everything, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to our friendly team

What if something goes wrong with the watch

Whilst all our watches are fully serviced before sale, if something does go wrong, we'll repair it for free as part of our 1 year warranty

Do watches come with original box and papers?

It depends on the individual watch. You can see details under "The Basics" heading on this page. For the majority of vintage watches their original box and papers have been lost to time. Whilst they are nice to have, it’s important to note that “box and papers” DO NOT authenticate a watch despite what many in our trade say. It’s also important to realise alot of sellers (including some of the most well known in the UK) put together full sets of box, papers, hang tags etc by buying blank paperwork and boxes in the secondary market. This is a very regrettable, but unfortunately common occurrence in the trade but something we will never do!

How do I know it will fit?

For metal bracelets we provide the size it will currently fit in the description section of this page. If this measurement is too large or too small we are able to assist in either adding or removing links. We also offer this service, post service on a at-cost basis (i.e. we don't add a margin).

Can you change the strap?

Absolutely! If you don't like the current strap, let us know and we'll change it for free! We maintain a broad selection of styles and can also source straps to your specification free of charge.

Can you source something similar?

Absolutely! If its not quite what you’re looking for just get in touch and we can source one with our Free, No Obligation sourcing service. You can contact us on phone, live chat or simply submit the details of what you’re looking for on our “Find a Watch” page.

Payment

What payment options do you offer?

We accept payment by all leading credit and debit cards, ApplePay as well as bank transfer.

Do you offer financing?

Currently we don't offer financing but it’s something we're exploring.

Shipping & Returns

Can you ship an order to arrive on a certain day?

We can certainly try! We can request with our shipment partners for delivery on a certain day but ultimately the exact delivery date is subject to a number of factors outside our control.

How do I return a watch?

Simply let us know you want to send the watch back within the 14 return period and return it to us via Royal Mail Special Delivery. We’ll process your refund the same day we receive the watch back.

Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

You can find our full terms and conditions here.