Lip - T18 - No reserve price - Men - 1900-1949
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Selected by Erwin Dekker
Experienced antique dealer with extensive watch collecting expertise and antiques background.
Estimate € 300 - € 330
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LIP T18 vintage wristwatch with manual-wind movement, rectangular tank case in steel 22 mm wide, champagne dial, repaint to match age, long steel band over 200 mm, circa 1935–1945, original inner dust-cover marked MADE IN FRANCE, overall very good condition with minor wear.
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Vintage LIP T18 Style Tank Art Deco Watch – Calibre T18 – Original Dust Shield
Vintage LIP T18 wristwatch, made in France, dating roughly from the 1930s to 1940s. This iconic model from the LIP watchmaking house, based in Besançon, is distinguished by its Tank-style rectangular case and the characteristic Art Deco aesthetic of the period.
It is equipped with the famous manually wound mechanical movement LIP T18, designed by André Donat in 1931. This movement is notably associated with the brand’s history and the model offered to Winston Churchill in 1948.
Technical specifications
* Brand: LIP
* Model: T18
* Style: Tank / Art Deco
* Estimated period: circa 1935–1945
* Origin: France, Besançon
* Movement: manual-wind mechanical movement, calibre LIP T18
* Display: hours, minutes and small seconds at 6 o’clock
* Dial: rectangular two-tone cream and gold, Arabic numerals
* Case: chrome-plated metal
* Case back: snap-in stainless steel, numbered 754021
* Original accessory: interior metal dust cover marked “MADE IN FRANCE”
* Strap: black leather, contemporary style
* Case width: 22 mm excluding crown
* Case length: about 38 to 39 mm, including lugs
* Thickness: about 9.5 mm
* Interlug distance: about 17 to 18 mm
Operational status
The watch is running at the time of inspection. Manual winding operates without any apparent difficulty.
Cosmetic condition
The watch presents a generally good vintage condition, with signs of wear and patina consistent with its age.
The rectangular two-tone dial, in cream and gold tones, shows natural patina that adds to the charm of this antique piece. It features Arabic numerals, black hands, a minute track, and a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock.
The chrome-plated case shows signs of wear as well as natural oxidation at the lugs. The snap-in case back is stainless steel and bears the number 754021, the inscription “FOND ACIER,” and an inner LIP hallmark.
An interesting note for collectors: the timepiece retains its original interior metal dust cover, bearing the inscription “MADE IN FRANCE.”
The black leather strap is contemporary in style and is not presented as an original strap.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow appreciation of the general condition, patina, and markings of this watch.
Vintage LIP T18 Style Tank Art Deco Watch – Calibre T18 – Original Dust Shield
Vintage LIP T18 wristwatch, made in France, dating roughly from the 1930s to 1940s. This iconic model from the LIP watchmaking house, based in Besançon, is distinguished by its Tank-style rectangular case and the characteristic Art Deco aesthetic of the period.
It is equipped with the famous manually wound mechanical movement LIP T18, designed by André Donat in 1931. This movement is notably associated with the brand’s history and the model offered to Winston Churchill in 1948.
Technical specifications
* Brand: LIP
* Model: T18
* Style: Tank / Art Deco
* Estimated period: circa 1935–1945
* Origin: France, Besançon
* Movement: manual-wind mechanical movement, calibre LIP T18
* Display: hours, minutes and small seconds at 6 o’clock
* Dial: rectangular two-tone cream and gold, Arabic numerals
* Case: chrome-plated metal
* Case back: snap-in stainless steel, numbered 754021
* Original accessory: interior metal dust cover marked “MADE IN FRANCE”
* Strap: black leather, contemporary style
* Case width: 22 mm excluding crown
* Case length: about 38 to 39 mm, including lugs
* Thickness: about 9.5 mm
* Interlug distance: about 17 to 18 mm
Operational status
The watch is running at the time of inspection. Manual winding operates without any apparent difficulty.
Cosmetic condition
The watch presents a generally good vintage condition, with signs of wear and patina consistent with its age.
The rectangular two-tone dial, in cream and gold tones, shows natural patina that adds to the charm of this antique piece. It features Arabic numerals, black hands, a minute track, and a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock.
The chrome-plated case shows signs of wear as well as natural oxidation at the lugs. The snap-in case back is stainless steel and bears the number 754021, the inscription “FOND ACIER,” and an inner LIP hallmark.
An interesting note for collectors: the timepiece retains its original interior metal dust cover, bearing the inscription “MADE IN FRANCE.”
The black leather strap is contemporary in style and is not presented as an original strap.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow appreciation of the general condition, patina, and markings of this watch.
Details
Brand
Lip
Gender
Men
Model
T18
Band material
Steel
Shipped insured
Yes
Band length
Long (over 200 mm)
Period
1900-1949
Repainted dial
Yes
Movement
Manual winding
Dial colour
Champagne
Case material
Steel
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
22 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
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