Family: LIP R-series17 jewels
Europe's first electronic (electro-mechanical) watch movement, launched December 7, 1958. Used a diode to reduce contact arcing. Worn by French president Charles de Gaulle. Status symbol of late 1950s France.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Movement Type
Quartz
Jewel Count
17 jewels
Display Type
Analog
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QUICK FACTS
BRAND
TYPE
QuartzSTATUS
DiscontinuedMANUFACTURE
In-houseLAUNCH YEAR
1958CALIBER FAMILY
LIP R-seriesALSO KNOWN AS
r27
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