Lip Retrograde Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1970s
This Lip Retrograde model is a 1970s wristwatch characterized by a retrograde display mechanism. Instead of rotating fully, the hour and minute hands sweep along a limited arc on the dial, returning to the start position upon completion of the interval.
The watch features a 36mm gold-capped case and a vertically brushed brown dial. It incorporates a circular date window at the top of the dial. The minute hand is tipped with orange, while the hour hand displays a yellow line. Offered in an unused, old new stock (NOS) condition, the watch is accompanied by its original leather strap and case. The case back has not been opened, and the specific movement caliber is not identified in the provided documentation.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1970s
- Type
- Retrograde wristwatch
- Maker
- Lip
- Condition
- Old New Stock (NOS)
- Dial finish
- Vertically brushed brown
- Case diameter
- 36 mm
- Case material
- Gold-capped
- Place recorded
- France
- Maker / attribution
- Lip
Design
- Visible features
- • Vertically brushed brown dial with retrograde tracks • Gold-capped case with a 36mm diameter • Circular port-hole date aperture at the 12 o'clock position • Distinctive color-coded hands (orange-tipped minute, yellow-lined hour)
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch is housed in a 36mm gold-capped case. The design is described as asymmetrical, reflecting a specific aesthetic approach employed by Lip during the 1970s. The casing is finished with a polished exterior, and the overall construction remains in an untouched, factory-new state, as reported by the source. The dial features a brown finish with vertical brushing. The layout utilizes a retrograde mechanism for the hour and minute hands, which move across a limited arc rather than performing full rotations. A circular port-hole style date aperture is positioned at the top of the dial. For legibility, the minute hand includes an orange tip, and the hour hand features a yellow marker.
- Movement and Function
- The watch operates using a retrograde movement. The hour and minute hands traverse an arc and return to their starting positions once the period concludes. The source notes that the movement functions, although internal technical details, such as the caliber, are absent because the case remains sealed. This is suggested to confirm the long-term operational health of the mechanism, given that the watch has been stored as old new stock.
- Provenance and Documentation
- It is accompanied by the original leather strap and a dedicated box. The provenance is attributed to the old new stock (NOS) category, indicating it has remained unused since its manufacture. The auction description reports that these details are based on seller disclosures and have not been independently verified for technical authenticity by the Zamanito experts.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The internal movement caliber is unknown as the case has not been opened.
- Research required: The functional longevity of the original movement is unverified, and professional servicing is recommended for daily use.