**Longines Flagship Automatic – Original Gold Medallion Caseback – Silver Patina Dial – Swiss Luxury Vintage** Offered for auction is an elegant and highly collectible Longines Flagship Automatic, one of the most celebrated models ever produced by the prestigious Swiss manufacture. Combining refined aesthetics, excellent mechanical craftsmanship, and one of the most iconic caseback designs in vintage watchmaking, this Flagship represents the golden age of Longines elegance. The watch features a stainless steel case, beautifully aged silver dial, applied gold-tone indexes, date display, and the famous original solid gold Longines Flagship medallion set into the caseback. The harmonious combination of steel, gold accents, and natural patina gives this watch exceptional vintage character and timeless appeal. **Technical Details** * Brand: Longines * Model: Flagship Automatic * Movement: Swiss Automatic Longines Movement * Case Material: Stainless Steel * Original Solid Gold Longines Flagship Medallion on Caseback * Case Diameter: 35 mm * Crystal: Acrylic Glass * Dial: Silver Dial with Attractive Natural Age Patina * Applied Gold-Tone Baton Hour Markers * Applied Longines Winged Hourglass Logo * Gold-Tone Hands * Date Display at 3 o’clock * Functions: * Hours * Minutes * Central Seconds * Date * Water Resistant (Untested) * Strap: Generic Black Leather Strap * Wrist Size: Fits wrists up to approximately 21 cm * Box: Generic Watch Box **Condition Report** The watch is presented in Grade B condition with visible signs of wear and aging consistent with its vintage character. The stainless steel case remains well preserved and retains its elegant proportions. The silver dial has developed a beautiful and honest age patina throughout the surface, creating a unique appearance highly appreciated by vintage collectors. Applied gold-tone indexes and hands remain attractive and provide excellent contrast against the aged dial. The original Longines Flagship caseback medallion is present and remains one of the visual highlights of the watch. Please study all photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the description. **Story & Heritage** Introduced during the 1950s, the Longines Flagship collection quickly became one of the company's most important and successful lines. The name "Flagship" was chosen to represent the leading vessel of a fleet, symbolizing Longines' ambition to showcase the finest qualities of Swiss watchmaking in a single collection. What truly distinguishes the Flagship from other vintage dress watches is its legendary caseback medallion. Inspired by maritime tradition, Longines adorned these watches with a beautifully crafted sailing ship motif, often executed in solid gold. The emblem represented leadership, reliability, and prestige—values that Longines sought to embody through the Flagship collection. This particular example perfectly illustrates why collectors continue to pursue vintage Flagship models. The naturally aged silver dial tells the story of decades of careful ownership, while the applied gold markers and elegant proportions preserve the sophisticated appearance that made the model famous. The original gold medallion caseback remains an enduring reminder of Longines' commitment to craftsmanship and detail. Powered by a Swiss automatic Longines movement, this watch belongs to an era when Longines stood among the world's most respected luxury watch manufacturers, producing refined mechanical timepieces that combined precision, durability, and understated elegance. Today, vintage Longines Flagship models with original gold medallions remain highly desirable among collectors seeking authentic Swiss luxury watches that embody both historical significance and timeless style. **Express Delivery Via UPS Express** Internal Reference Number - ROM 22