Lip - Montre rectangulaire style Tank – Calibre R136 C - No reserve price - Men - 1960-1969
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Estimate € 300 - € 330
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This men’s Lip Tank-style rectangular watch, model R136 C, dates from circa 1968–1972 and has a hand-wound movement, a gold-plated case and a repainted dial.
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Lip - Rectangular Tank-style dress watch - Calibre R136 C - Men - 1968–1972
Elegant vintage wristwatch from the French watchmaker Lip, made in Besançon in the late 1960s or early 1970s. This dress model stands out with its curved yellow-gold plated rectangular case and its superb champagne sunburst dial, offering a classic, timeless design inspired by the Tank style.
Technical specifications
* Brand: Lip
* Era: Circa 1968-1972
* Style: Rectangular dress watch, Tank-style
* Movement: Manual-wind mechanical, Lip Calibre R136 C, 17 jewels, signed on the balance bridge and crown wheel
* Case: Gold-plated metal, curved rectangular shape
* Dimensions: Approximately 26 mm wide excluding crown × 34 mm long
* Case back: Stainless steel snap-on, engraved with the city’s coat of arms of Besançon and serial number 439577. Internal reference 136095
* Dial: Champagne sunburst with thin baton indexes, Lip logo applied at 12 o’clock and gold baton hands
* Crystal: Rectangular domed Plexiglas
* Strap: Black textured leather with a tang buckle
* Total length: Approximately 22 cm, watch included
* Accessories: Watch sold as is, no original box or papers
Condition and operation
The watch functions correctly and keeps good time. The movement’s service history is not known.
It presents a good vintage overall condition considering its age. The dial retains its original look with the champagne sunburst finish.
The Plexiglas crystal shows a few light micro-scratches from use. The gold-plated case has small signs of wear and a slight patina on the edges.
The leather strap also shows signs of wear, particularly at the strap loop and the inner lining.
Lip - Rectangular Tank-style dress watch - Calibre R136 C - Men - 1968–1972
Elegant vintage wristwatch from the French watchmaker Lip, made in Besançon in the late 1960s or early 1970s. This dress model stands out with its curved yellow-gold plated rectangular case and its superb champagne sunburst dial, offering a classic, timeless design inspired by the Tank style.
Technical specifications
* Brand: Lip
* Era: Circa 1968-1972
* Style: Rectangular dress watch, Tank-style
* Movement: Manual-wind mechanical, Lip Calibre R136 C, 17 jewels, signed on the balance bridge and crown wheel
* Case: Gold-plated metal, curved rectangular shape
* Dimensions: Approximately 26 mm wide excluding crown × 34 mm long
* Case back: Stainless steel snap-on, engraved with the city’s coat of arms of Besançon and serial number 439577. Internal reference 136095
* Dial: Champagne sunburst with thin baton indexes, Lip logo applied at 12 o’clock and gold baton hands
* Crystal: Rectangular domed Plexiglas
* Strap: Black textured leather with a tang buckle
* Total length: Approximately 22 cm, watch included
* Accessories: Watch sold as is, no original box or papers
Condition and operation
The watch functions correctly and keeps good time. The movement’s service history is not known.
It presents a good vintage overall condition considering its age. The dial retains its original look with the champagne sunburst finish.
The Plexiglas crystal shows a few light micro-scratches from use. The gold-plated case has small signs of wear and a slight patina on the edges.
The leather strap also shows signs of wear, particularly at the strap loop and the inner lining.
Details
Brand
Lip
Gender
Men
Model
Montre rectangulaire style Tank – Calibre R136 C
Band material
Leather
Shipped insured
Yes
Band length
Long (over 200 mm)
Period
1960-1969
Repainted dial
Yes
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Gold-plated
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
26 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
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