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LIP Churchill T18 guilloché, black strap
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Art Deco Classic
LIP Churchill T18 Model
The Art Deco style T18 dial is inspired by the vintage model (worn by Winston Churchill in 1948), additionally enriched with a beautiful guilloche, Roman numerals, heat-blued hands, and a small seconds hand at 6 o'clock. The letter "T" stands for "Tonneau" case shape, and "18" represents the size of the original mechanical movement's main plate (18 mm). It is the very first wristwatch equipped with a tourbillon complication, designed in 1947 by Edouard Belini.
The Churchill collection offers a wide range of models, available in several sizes. The dial color palette is also available in several shades. These models are available with quartz or automatic calibers. A true essential for watch lovers who appreciate Art Deco design and timeless elegance.
Technical details:
Case: 38.5 mm x 21.2 mm (lug to lug) in steel. Case height is 8.2 mm
Dial: silver color with guilloche, black Roman numerals, blued hands, off-center seconds hand at 6 o'clock
Glass: mineral
Water resistance: 30 m
Movement: Swiss quartz RONDA 1064
Bracelet: leather strap, black color with alligator pattern, 18 mm width
LIP: a legend from France
LIP is a renowned French brand that has been producing quality watches for over 150 years. The company was founded in 1867 by Emmanuel Lipmann in Besançon, France. Initially, the brand focused on producing pocket watches, but with the development of technology, it also started manufacturing wristwatches. Over the years, Lip designed and produced approximately 40 different movements for pocket and wristwatches.
LIP watches are known for their elegant and timeless design, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. The brand has collaborated with renowned designers and artists such as André Donat (designer of the T18 model) and Roger Tallon (designer of the Mach 2000 model).
One of the most iconic LIP watches is the "Baignoire" model, designed in 1925 by the company's founder. These watches feature a rectangular case and a unique crown placement at 12 o'clock. They were worn by famous personalities such as Pablo Picasso and Marilyn Monroe.
An indelible mark in the watchmaking world
Among watch collectors, the most sought-after watches are probably those launched in the 1950s and late 1960s. At that time, LIP helped the then virtually unknown brand Blancpain with marketing and sales of their waterproof watches. Models from this period bear not only the Blancpain logo but also the LIP logo on their dials. Furthermore, initially, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms series was indeed powered by the Lip R23 movement.
LIP watches also made history by being the first brand to introduce an electric watch in 1952. The watch worn in space by Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin in 1961 was powered by a licensed LIP movement.
Vandaag, LIP continues to innovate and produce quality watches that combine elegant design. Their watches are sold in over 70 countries worldwide and are highly popular among watch enthusiasts and collectors.
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