Longines Flagship 18k 1965

Longines Flagship 18k 1965One of the most recognizable, classic, 1950s Mad Men era wristwatches ever made is the Longines Flagship. It was 1957 when the first Flagship came out and this stunning example from 1965 looks like new. This piece is all about the full gold 18k bracelet which looks like never used and gives this watch a certain appeal. CASE: excellent overall condition, showing minor trace of use 3 body 18k yellow gold case with screw down case back (70 gram gold)

Rolex caliber 10 1/2 hunter - manual wind

and with a gorgeous slight two-tone dial with arrow hour markers

+15sec/d / 260°

3- body 18k rose gold case with snap-on case back

beautiful never touched cream dial with some even patina throughout

and kept the same assets and the celebrated flyback function

36 mm (without crown) / 45 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs)

The Heuer Carrera is one of those utilitarian objects whose inherently good design allowed it to make the leap from practical tool to iconic design object

This version with the reference 12551 from 1947 is not just a great example of this model - it's also a great demonstration as to why the Tri-Compax is so avidly sought

a business meeting or any number of casual settings

The 1940s was a good time for Universal Geneve

showing some minor traces of use