LIP Watch - Himalaya 29mm - Gold-Toned Milanese Strap

THE WATCH

With a round steel case measuring 29.00 mm in diameter, this Himalaya watch features a white dial and a screw-down case back. Its domed crystal is made of mineral glass. It has a single winding crown for setting the time. It is powered by a quartz movement.

This watch features an analog display with hands. The Arabic numerals, hour markers, and railway-style minute track add a touch of sophistication to its dial. It also features an additional small seconds sub-dial. The watch’s functions include hours, minutes, and small seconds.

With a water resistance rating of 5 atmospheres, this Himalaya watch is designed to withstand water and the elements. Its gold Milanese mesh bracelet fastens with a sliding clasp. The lug-to-lug width—that is, the width of the bracelet—is 16.00 mm.

The style of this Himalaya watch is both classic and vintage. It embodies the heritage and craftsmanship of the Lip brand. Fred Lip himself played a major role in the design of this iconic watch. The Lip Himalaya collection is a true source of French pride, evoking the spirit of adventure and love of the mountains that inspired it.

HISTORY

Made in Besançon, France, this Lip Himalaya watch with a gold-tone Milanese mesh strap embodies simplicity and tells time with a practical and understated style. Its timeless design never fails to delight those who wear it.

The history of the Himalaya watch is deeply rooted in the experiences of two French friends who were passionate about the mountains. Fred Lip, an avid mountaineer, had a memorable conversation with Lionel Terray, a renowned high-mountain guide. Their mutual friend, Maurice Herzog—who was the first mountaineer to climb Annapurna—also made a valuable contribution to the success of this iconic watch.

In 1959, advertisements for the Himalaya watch claimed that nine out of ten famous mountaineers chose it for its remarkable resistance to the elements and shocks. It had become the preferred choice of the "greats" of mountaineering.