LIP Diver World Timer By the early 1950s

By the early 1950s

and furor to find and own one has reached such a fever pitch that a collector in search of a vintage chronograph from Longines may throw up their hands and look no further

The fact that it had a slide rule was by no means unusual

or a dressier option as pictured here

LIP Diver World Timer By the early 1950sAllow us to hip you to Lip. Although the name may be unfamiliar to you, the French brand has horological roots going back to 1867 and was the first manufacture to use phosphorescent material (radium) on watch dials and hands, allowing for visibility in low light conditions. They also made early forays into electric watches, though they are probably best known for their striking mid century modern designs, incorporating vibrant color into asymmetrical