£1,200 - £1,400
A fine and heavy vintage ladies' or men's 9ct yellow gold Longines Flagship "Big Ship", Reference 3418, circa 1965. The 35mm case features a silvered dial with applied gilt baton markers and a date aperture. The screw-down case back is centered with a large 18ct gold and blue enamel caravel medallion. Powered by a 17-jewel Calibre 345 automatic movement.
Maker: Longines
Origin: Saint-Imier, Switzerland
Material: 9ct Yellow Gold (Hallmarked)
Period: c. 1960s
Dimensions: 35mm (Diameter)
Weight: 47.85g (Gross)
Condition: Dial shows light age; case back medallion remains crisp with intact enamel; movement winds and sets.
Auctioneer's Note: The "Big Ship" is one of the most substantial gold watches produced by Longines. At nearly 48g, its intrinsic value is high, while the collector interest in the Flagship line remains robust.
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