Lip Watch: Grande Nautic-Ski Automatic Gun Metal 671859

LIP Grande Nautic-Ski Gun Metal: the tactical French diving watch, built for the extreme

The LIP Grande Nautic-Ski Gun Metal (ref. 671859) watch is a modern and bold reinterpretation of a legend of French watchmaking. Born in 1967 for the brand's centennial, highlighted during the 1968 Grenoble Olympic Games, and adopted by Éric Tabarly and the Commandant Cousteau team, the LIP Nautic-Ski claimed to be the first French watch water-resistant to 200 meters. This ref. 671859 model perpetuates that heritage with an immediately recognizable Gun Metal visual identity.

The case of the Grande Nautic-Ski Gun Metal is a super-compressor style, crafted from sandblasted 316L stainless steel, with a matte Gun metal surface treatment that gives it a distinctive and strictly coherent style. Its 41 mm diameter and 133-gram weight testify to an assertive presence on the wrist, worthy of a true high-level sports watch. Its two screw-down crowns, deliberately oversized for easy gripping with gloves, are one of the visual signatures of the LIP Nautic-Ski. One of them operates the internal rotating bezel, allowing for the calculation of dive time.

The matte black dial of the LIP Grande Nautic-Ski is directly inspired by the 1967 Nautic Automatic: white painted numeral indices with a "Gun"-colored perimeter, and the characteristic arrow-shaped minute hand. The white luminescent Super LumiNova baton and Arabic numeral indices, as well as the luminescent gun metal hands, ensure perfect readability in all conditions, including at night and at depth. The double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating further reinforces this uncompromising legibility.

The transparent screw-down case back of the LIP Nautic-Ski reveals the Miyota 8215 caliber, an automatic movement beating at 21,600 vibrations per hour, featuring 21 jewels and a 42-hour power reserve when fully wound. The date function with quick-set correction and the hacking seconds function complete a comprehensive technical package. Mounted on a 316L stainless steel Milanese mesh bracelet, also finished in matte Gun metal, the LIP Grande Nautic-Ski forms a perfectly matched ensemble. The secure sliding buckle ensures precise and reliable wear in all circumstances. With water resistance to 200 meters, this LIP Nautic-Ski accompanies you from the office to the ocean depths with equal serenity.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: LIP
• Collection: Nautic-Ski
• Model: Grande Nautic-Ski Gun Metal Automatic
• Reference: 671859
• Movement: Mechanical self-winding
• Caliber: Miyota 8215
• Frequency: 21,600 vibrations/hour
• Jewels: 21
• Power reserve: 42 hours
• Accuracy: -20/+40 sec/day
• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date (quick-set) - hacking seconds function
• Case: Round super-compressor, sandblasted 316L stainless steel, matte Gun metal finish
• Dimensions: 41 mm
• Lug width: 20 mm
• Weight: 133 grams
• Crystal: Double-domed sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Case back: Transparent screw-down
• Dial: Matte black
• Hands: Luminescent gun metal ("arrow" minute hand)
• Indices: Luminescent white baton and Arabic numerals (Super LumiNova)
• Crowns: Screw-down × 2 (oversized)
• Bezel: Internal rotating (dive time calculation)
• Bracelet: 316L stainless steel Milanese mesh, matte Blue Gun metal finish
• Clasp: Secure sliding buckle
• Water resistance: 200 meters
• Origin: Made in France - Besançon
• LIP Warranty: 2 years
  

Why choose this watch?

The LIP Grande Nautic-Ski Gun Metal (ref. 671859) is the ideal choice for fans of French sports watchmaking who wish to wear a true piece of history on their wrist. Its full Gun finish—matching case and bracelet, internal rotating bezel, oversized screw-down crowns, and 200-meter water resistance make this LIP Nautic-Ski Gun Metal an authentic diving watch that is as high-performing as it is aesthetically distinctive. Manufactured in Besançon, the LIP Grande Nautic-Ski embodies the adventure, performance, and heritage of a centennial French watchmaker.

About the LIP brand?

Since its founding in 1867, LIP has been an iconic French watchmaking brand, recognized for its innovation and avant-garde design. The brand has left its mark on watchmaking history with iconic models and notable technological advancements.

In the 1950s, LIP launched the famous T18 watch, worn by historical figures such as Charles de Gaulle and Winston Churchill. This watch solidified LIP's reputation for its artisanal craftsmanship and elegant design.

In 1975, LIP introduced the Nautic-Ski watch, the first French diving watch equipped with an electromechanical movement, demonstrating the brand's commitment to innovation and precision.

LIP continues to stand out with collections such as Himalaya, inspired by the exploits of mountaineer Maurice Herzog, and the futuristic-designed Mach 2000. Each LIP watch embodies a blend of tradition and modernity, meeting the expectations of demanding watch enthusiasts.