Lip Chronograph watch circa 1970 Steel cushion case, black and silvered panda dial with graduated tachometric scale, small seconds at 9 o'clock, 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock, date window at 6 o'clock. Luminescent baton hour-markers, baton hands and arrow. Round push-buttons. Screw-down caseback. Hand-wound mechanical movement, calibre Valjoux 7734, 18 jewels Black leather strap and steel pin buckle. Dimensions: 42 x 35 mm Condition report: Worn strap, good working order The Valjoux 7734 caliber is one of the most famous movements used in the 1960s/1970s by several watch brands such as Breitling, Tudor, Heuer and Lip, whose Sportville model our watch is close to.

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