The watch is functional but requires a complete overhaul to restore its accuracy and reliability. The dial displays a uniform patina typical of vintage watches. The gold-plated case shows signs of wear, and the case back is marked LIP (stainless steel back, waterproof, antimagnetic). The NSA Swiss Made bracelet is in good condition for its age, and the buckle is marked "Dorgay".
Elegant LIP Dauphine watch from the 1960s. Equipped with a hand-wound mechanical movement, this piece embodies the quality and classic design of the LIP company, a manufacturer from Besançon.
Era : 1960s
Style : Classic Vintage
Creator / Brand : LIP (Besançon, France)
Material : Gold-plated case, stainless steel back, stainless steel bracelet NSA (Swiss Made)
The bracelet:
The bracelet on this watch is an NSA (Nouvelle Société Anonyme) stainless steel model, made in Switzerland . NSA bracelets were particularly popular in the 1960s and 1970s for their comfort, durability, and innovative articulated link design. This particular bracelet is fitted with a buckle signed Dorgay , the brand that distributed these bracelets in France at the time. This original vintage bracelet adds historical and aesthetic value to the watch.
Dimensions:
Case width: 3 cm (1.18")
Case thickness: 1 cm (0.39")
Horn width: 1.9 cm (0.74")
Bracelet width: 1.9 cm (0.74")
Bracelet length: 15.5 cm (6.10")
Total watch length: 18.5 cm (7.28")
State :
The watch is functional but requires a complete overhaul to restore its accuracy and reliability. The dial displays a uniform patina typical of vintage watches. The gold-plated case shows signs of wear, and the case back is marked LIP (stainless steel back, waterproof, antimagnetic). The NSA Swiss Made bracelet is in good condition for its age, and the buckle is signed "Dorgay".
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Country of origin: France
Bracelet color: Silver
Bracelet type: Stainless steel (NSA Swiss Made, DorGay buckle)
With original box: No
Year of manufacture: 1960-1969
Unit of measurement: m
Number of jewels: 15 rubies (standard for this type of LIP caliber)
Case color: Gold
Bracelet width: 19 mm
Model: LIP Dauphine mechanical 1960s
Handmade: Yes
Customized: No
Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
Vintage: Yes
Horn width: 19 mm
Case finish: Polished
Case size: 30 mm
Display: Analog
Seller's warranty: No
Reference number: 289515 (serial number printed on the back)
Style: Classic
With documentation: No
Glasses type: Fixed
Dial pattern: Sector
With Booklet: No
Watch shape: Round
Back: Screwed
Features: Shockproof
Escapement type: Anchor
Type: Wristwatch
Brand: Lip
Dial color: Patinated ivory (formerly white/cream)
Dial style: Applied Arabic numerals, central seconds hand
Case material: Gold plated (stainless steel back)
Water resistance: Not water resistant (despite the original "waterproof" inscription)
Lens color: Gold
Unit quantity: 1
Case thickness: 10 mm
Bracelet material: Stainless steel (NSA Swiss Made, DorGay buckle)
With maintenance log: No
Clasp: DorGay-signed NSA buckle
Maximum wrist size: 18.1-19 cm
Manufacturing period: 1960–1969
Theme: French watchmaking, vintage watches
Department: Men
