Lip T18, 1960

LIP T18 CIRCA 1960 Chrome-plated case with steel bottom Hand-wound mechanical movement Size: 21 x 39 mm Leather bracelet With case excellent condition

LIP vintage chronograph Panda dial black/ 2 silver counters mechanical valjoux 7730 38 mm steel/black leather 100% waterproof 120 meters antimagnetic perfec...

Discover our Lip Ladies' Watch with its square case decorated with floral arabesques in 18-carat gold, measuring 19 mm. This refined timepiece embodies the perfect marriage of sophistication and minimalism. The white dial, adorned with Arabic numerals and baton hands, offers optimal legibility while adding a touch of grace. The beige leather strap (slightly damaged over time but never worn), 17 cm long, delicately wraps the wrist, bringing comfort and style to every moment. The combination of the lustrous gold case and the leather strap creates a visual harmony that underlines the beauty of this Lip watch...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ristside or Batwing METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 23mm Length X 47mm Width MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 440 DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Gilt Numerals / Gilt Leaf Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Strap Pig Skin Leather, 15mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking Art Deco Watch is called the Ristside, it was produced by the legendary house of Gruen. The watch has been in our collection for nearly 50 years and it appears to be New Old Stock, as it is still fitted with its original Pig Skin Leather Strap. The strap is too dried out to actually use however (we can make you an exact one). We will supply it with a modern strap that will fit the original buckle. This watch is dependable and easy to service. In the 1930's, we became Gruen agents in Los Angeles, California. Gruen was a great company to work with because they had a large collection, great styling, they were innovative and offered great service to their customers. It is sad that they could not, like so many other American Watch Companies, withstand the Swiss and Japanese marketing. Founded in 1894 by Dietrich Gruen. The company had their American base in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it produced a wide variety of watches, including pocket watches, wristwatches, and chronographs. Gruen watches were known for their high quality and stylish designs, and they were popular with consumers for many years. In the 1920s, Gruen was one of the largest watch manufacturers in the United States. The company employed over 1,500 people and produced over 1 million...