{"product_id":"lip-t18-1930s","title":"LIP T18 - 1940s-50s","description":"\u003cp\u003eMagnificent example from a French manufacturer that needs no introduction: LIP.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lip awards its new manufacture caliber and the watch it equips the reference T18 for T = tonneau and 18 = the width in millimeters of the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Movement developed by André Donat, then an engineer at SA Lipman Frères.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Boasting remarkable aesthetics, the T18 also benefits from rigorous design and high-quality assembly.\u003cbr\u003e Some of its versions will benefit from Chronometer certification issued by the Chronometric Observatory of Besançon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The LIP T18 is a cornerstone of LIP's history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The model shown is part of the range from the first generation of T18.\u003cbr\u003e This example dates from approximately the 1930s, has never been worn, and shows some minor imperfections due to its storage and transport over the years.\u003cbr\u003e The watch is entirely original, except for the strap which has been replaced with a new black strap bracelet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Manual winding mechanical movement: LIP T18\u003cbr\u003e Revised movement, optimal amplitudes and drifts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Case dimensions: 22.5mm (including crown) \/ 37mm (lug to lug)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chrome-plated metal case\u003cbr\u003e Stainless steel case back clipped on intact\u003cbr\u003e Curved horns\u003cbr\u003e Flat crown\u003cbr\u003e Original slightly curved plexiglass glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Silver-white dial\u003cbr\u003e Index stick - Arabic numerals\u003cbr\u003e Small seconds hand at 6 o'clock, slightly raised\u003cbr\u003e Blued needles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e New black cowhide leather strap bracelet.\u003cbr\u003e Steel pin buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This example is one of the rare ones still in circulation in near NOS condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53501727834376,"sku":null,"price":670.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/6404\/6088\/files\/L2140657.jpg?v=1773322616","url":"https:\/\/oneofonewatchclub.com\/en\/products\/lip-t18-1930s","provider":"One of One","version":"1.0","type":"link"}