{"product_id":"lip-t18-art-deco-first-generation-1930s-n-o-s","title":"LIP T18 - Art Deco First Generation 1930s N.O.S","description":"\u003cp\u003eA magnificent example from a renowned French manufacturer: LIP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLIP awarded its new in-house caliber and the watch it equipped the reference T18, where T stands for tonneau and 18 for the movement's width in millimeters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement developed by André Donat, then an engineer at SA Lipman Frères.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndowed with remarkable aesthetics, the T18 also benefits from rigorous design and high-quality assembly.\u003cbr\u003eSome of its versions would receive Chronometer certification issued by the Besançon Chronometric Observatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LIP T18 is a cornerstone in LIP's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model presented is part of the first generation of T18s.\u003cbr\u003eThis piece dates approximately from the 1930s, never worn, showing some imperfections due to its storage and transport through the ages.\u003cbr\u003eThe watch is entirely original, with the exception of the strap which has been replaced by a new slatted strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanical manual winding movement: LIP T18\u003cbr\u003eMovement serviced, optimal amplitudes and deviations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCase dimensions: 22mm (with crown) \/ 35mm (lug to lug)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArt Deco style chrome-plated metal case.\u003cbr\u003eStainless steel case back, snap-on, intact.\u003cbr\u003eSoldered lugs.\u003cbr\u003eOriginal crown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilver dial, magnificent finish.\u003cbr\u003eBlack Arabic numeral-baton indexes.\u003cbr\u003eBlued sword-type hands.\u003cbr\u003eSmall seconds at 6 o'clock.\u003cbr\u003eGraduated inner minute track, railway type.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew black cowhide slatted leather strap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSteel pin buckle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA splendid example, rare in this condition, belonging to the first generation of LIP T18s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold alone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57858316468488,"sku":null,"price":760.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/6404\/6088\/files\/L2180197.jpg?v=1779300949","url":"https:\/\/oneofonewatchclub.com\/en\/products\/lip-t18-art-deco-first-generation-1930s-n-o-s","provider":"One of One","version":"1.0","type":"link"}