A rare and elegant Tank watch to get started in the world of vintage, NOS, Switzerland, 1940s

The story of this watch

# Lip Art Deco

# NOS, new old stock, and rare

# Two-tone silver dial with small seconds, in NOS condition

# Cal. T.18

# Original set of hands

# Manual winding

# 35.5mm x 22.6mm

# 1940s

# France

The Lip works perfectly, including the chronograph function, and has just been serviced: (218°; +19s/d).  

The watch shows hardly any signs of wear. There are no deep scratches, dents, or similar damage, and the crystal is scratch-free.

The story of the brand

The Lip watch brand has an interesting history and is particularly known for its role in the French watchmaking tradition and for several notable developments in the watch industry. Here are some of Lip’s distinctive features and a brief history of the company:

Distinctive features of Lip include:

#1 Pioneer in the watch industry

Lip was a pioneer in the French watch industry and introduced several innovative watch models. The brand was especially known for its avant-garde designs in the 1950s and 1960s.

#2 Electronic watches

Lip was one of the first brands to produce electronic watches. In 1952, Lip introduced the "Electronic," one of the first electronic watches ever made. This was a groundbreaking step in watch technology.

#3 Avant-garde design

Lip watches were known for their modern, avant-garde designs. The brand often collaborated with renowned designers to create watches with bold shapes and innovative cases.

#4 Famous models

One of Lip’s most famous models is the "Mach 2000," introduced in the 1970s. This series of watches was known for its futuristic design and creative details.

#5 History of the company

The Lip brand was founded in 1867 by Emmanuel Lipmann in Besançon, France. Lip initially specialized in manufacturing watch components before deciding to produce complete watches.

In the 1950s, Lip set innovative standards with the introduction of the first electronic watch and established itself as a leading watch manufacturer in France. In the following decades, the brand continued to develop avant-garde designs and technological advances.

Despite financial challenges and several changes in ownership, Lip has maintained its position in the French watch industry. It remains known for its creative designs and contribution to watch technology.

Over the years, Lip has overcome various challenges and remains an interesting brand for watch enthusiasts and collectors, particularly because of its heritage in the French watchmaking tradition and its innovative contributions to the watch industry.