Our pick
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Lip Nautic 3
Quartz · 39 mm · sapphire · ref. 671863
Lip’s neo-vintage diver, assembled in Besançon, with a sapphire crystal.
- Sapphire crystal
- Assembled in France, in Besançon
- A quartz watch at nearly €350
Brand file
Lip
The historic French watch brand, born in Besançon in 1867 and assembled there once again.
ChronoVerdictFor made in France2027
Case closed
The verdict
Who it is for
Anyone set on wearing a watch assembled in France.
Who it is not for
Anyone looking for the best equipment for their budget.
The real flaw
Prices above those of equivalent Japanese watches.
Investigation
The evidence
Lip was founded in Besançon in 1867 by Emmanuel Lipmann. The brand remains associated with the labour dispute of 1973, when its workers took over production themselves.
After several changes of ownership, Lip has been assembled in the Besançon area again since 2015.
The movements are Japanese, quartz or automatic. You pay for French assembly and archive designs, which puts the brand at the upper end of our affordable selection, between €300 and €500.
- Origin
- Besançon, since 1867
- Assembly
- Besançon area
- Movements
- Japanese, quartz or automatic
- Historic models
- Himalaya, Nautic
- Sold at
- Tempus
Selection
The models worth buying
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Lip Himalaya Squelette
Automatic · 40 mm · open dial · ref. 671557
Lip’s historic model in an open-dial version that shows the movement.
- Historic design, visible mechanics
- Reliable Miyota movement
- More than €400 for a mass-produced Japanese movement
Comparison
The models side by side
| Model | Movement | Diameter | Crystal | Water resistance | Best price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nautic 3 | VH31 quartz | 39 mm | Sapphire | – | €349 |
| Himalaya Squelette | Miyota 8N24 automatic | 40 mm | – | – | €429 |
Catalogue
98 Lip references
Every Lip in stock at Tempus, with today’s price.
LipLiP Churchill C18 - 671942€99.50
LipLiP Churchill T24 - 671945€139.30
LipLIP Rallye Méca Quartz Chronographe 39 mm - 671805€149.50
LipLiP Rallye Chronographe 39 mm - 671808€149.50
LipLiP Churchill T18 - 671930€159
LipLIP Churchill C18 - 671622€159.20
LipLIP Henriette 18mm - 671267€179
LipLIP Juliette Milanais Argentée - 671639€189Questions
Questions about Lip
Are Lip watches made in France?
They are assembled in the Besançon area. The movements themselves are of Japanese origin.
Is Lip a good brand?
It is a serious brand, well finished for its price, but dearer than a Japanese watch with the same equipment.
Which Lip should you start with?
The quartz Nautic 3, for its sapphire crystal and its style, or a Himalaya for a dress watch.
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