LIP (Nautic-Ski Electronic Blue / Ronde "Les Industries de Palente" ref. 42982), circa 1980 Very rare version of the dial signed "Les Industries de Palente" produced with stocks from 1980 to 1986, mythical steel Nautic-Ski diver's watch that became famous on the wrist of the French sailor Eric Tabarly. Case with two crowns (period reports) and screwed back (produced by the Compressor workshops, signed Lip, 61.439.0 - numbered 393397). Graduated inner rotating bezel operated by the crown at 2 o'clock, date window at 3 o'clock. Electric blue dial with red and white bezel, large applied indexes and luminescent spatula hands. Two straps, a vintage Tropic rubber strap and a sport strap. Movement: LIP / R184 electromechanical calibre. Diameter: 36 mm. Condition : Very nice (Vintage Lip pen case).

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