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
QUICK FACTS
BRAND
TYPE
QuartzSTATUS
DiscontinuedMANUFACTURE
In-houseLAUNCH YEAR
1958CALIBER FAMILY
LIP R-seriesALSO KNOWN AS
r27