Lip - LIP Dauphine – Calibre RSC 553 (PUW 360) - No reserve price - Men - 1960

LIP Dauphine – Caliber RSC 553 (PUW 360) – 1960s Elegant vintage LIP Dauphine from the 1960s, perfectly representing the classic style of French watchmaking of that era. This piece stands out notably for its LIP RSC 553 movement, based on the German PUW 360 ebauche, as well as its sun-brushed silver dial and raised indices. Specifications * Brand: LIP * Model: Dauphine * Period: 1960s * Reference / serial number: 2959562 * Movement: Manual-wind mechanical * Caliber: LIP RSC 553, based on PUW 360 * Jewels: 17 * Case: Round, yellow gold plated * Case back: Stainless steel, screw-in, with LIP logo and number 2959562 engraved * Diameter: 34 mm without crown * Diameter with crown: approximately 36 mm * Thickness: approximately 9 mm * Lug width: 18 mm * Dial: Silver, sun-brushed finish * Index: Raised, with Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 * Hands: Gold-tone baton * Strap: Black leather imitation crocodile * Crown: Chrome-plated pin buckle (buckle) Condition and operation The watch is in good overall condition for its age. The movement operates correctly and manual winding is smooth. The dial is particularly well preserved and features a beautiful silver sun-brushed finish. The case shows some signs of wear and micro-scratches typical for a vintage watch, while the gold plating retains a good presence and its overall luster. The plexiglass crystal is in good condition, with light age- and wear-related marks.

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