Longines - Flagship - Senza prezzo di riserva - Uomo - 1950-1959

Longines Flagship – Vintage Mechanical – Stainless Steel – 35 mm – Silver Dial

Offered for auction is a refined vintage Longines Flagship, a classic Swiss timepiece from one of the most respected names in traditional watchmaking. With its elegant stainless steel case, silver dial and beautifully balanced vintage proportions, this watch represents the discreet sophistication that made Longines famous throughout the golden era of Swiss wristwatches.

The silver dial shows a charming natural patina, with applied hour markers and slim hands that give the watch a very elegant and timeless appearance. The “Flagship” signature adds character and collector appeal, while the manually wound Longines movement inside reflects the brand’s long tradition of reliable Swiss mechanical craftsmanship.

Technical Details

Brand: Longines
Model: Flagship
Case material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: 35 mm
Crystal: Acrylic glass
Dial: Silver dial with natural vintage patina
Movement: Swiss mechanical Longines movement
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
Water resistance: Not tested
Strap: Generic leather strap
Wrist size: Fits up to approximately 20 cm
Box: Generic box

Condition Report

Grade B – The watch shows visible signs according to age, including fine marks on the case, acrylic glass and natural aging on the dial. The silver dial has a pleasant vintage patina, especially around the outer area, which gives the watch authentic period charm.

The case back and movement are signed Longines, visible in the pictures. The watch is fitted with a generic leather strap and comes with a generic box.

Water resistance has not been tested, therefore contact with water is not recommended.

Story & Heritage

The Longines Flagship line is one of the brand’s most elegant vintage collections, created during a period when Swiss watchmaking was defined by precision, refinement and understated design. The name “Flagship” was chosen to represent excellence and reliability, much like the leading vessel of a fleet.

This model carries the classic Longines design language: a clean round case, balanced dial layout, applied markers and a slim mechanical profile. It is the type of watch that was designed not to impress through excess, but through proportion, quality and quiet elegance.

Vintage Flagship models remain appreciated by collectors today because they offer a direct connection to Longines’ mid-century watchmaking heritage. This example, with its signed mechanical movement and naturally aged silver dial, is a beautiful piece for anyone who appreciates authentic Swiss vintage watches with character and history.

Internal Reference Number - FLO 179