LIP Watch: Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm 671682

Lip: the Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm 671682, an hourglass-shaped open heart

The Lip Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm 671682 revisits one of the historic collections of the French brand through a feminine and mechanical interpretation. Its matte silver-white dial is broadly openworked in the shape of an hourglass to reveal the automatic movement and allow its operation to be observed. Made in France in Besançon, the Lip Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm thus combines the heritage of the Himalaya collection with a contemporary open-heart architecture.

The Lip Himalaya Automatic Hourglass features a 33.5 mm 316L stainless steel round case. With a 16 mm lug width and a weight of 63 grams, the Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm maintains compact proportions, particularly suited for slender wrists.

The matte silver-white dial is the central element of the Lip Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm. Its hourglass-shaped opening offers a direct view of the mechanism, while the rose-gold baton indices, Arabic numerals, and hands create a warm contrast with the light dial. The hands of the Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm are partially luminescent to improve readability when light levels decrease.

The Lip Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm is protected by a domed sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating. Its transparent screw-down caseback also allows the movement to be observed from the back of the case. The crown is a push-pull type and water resistance is 5 ATM, or 50 meters. The Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm is therefore designed primarily for daily use rather than for regular use in water.

At the heart of the Lip Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm is the Japanese Miyota 8N24 self-winding caliber. This 21-jewel movement operates at 21,600 vibrations per hour, or 3 Hz, and offers a power reserve of 42 hours when fully wound. Lip announces an accuracy between -20 and +40 seconds per day. The Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm features hours, minutes, seconds, and stop-second functions.

The Lip Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm is mounted on a 16 mm silver stainless steel Milanese mesh bracelet. Its flexible construction naturally hugs the wrist, and its Milanese clasp allows for adjustment. This all-metal configuration reinforces the elegance of the Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm while allowing its openworked dial to become the watch's true focal point.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Lip

• Collection: Himalaya

• Model: Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm

• Reference: 671682

• Movement: Self-winding mechanical

• Caliber: Miyota 8N24

• Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour, or 3 Hz

• Jewels: 21

• Power reserve: 42 hours

• Accuracy: -20 / +40 seconds per day

• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, and stop-second

• Case: 316L stainless steel round; polished finish, with polished/brushed mention

• Diameter: 33.5 mm

• Lug width: 16 mm

• Weight: 63 g

• Crystal: Domed sapphire with anti-reflective coating

• Caseback: Transparent and screw-down, stainless steel

• Dial: Matte silver-white, openworked in an hourglass shape revealing the movement

• Display: Three-hand analog

• Hands: Rose gold, partially luminescent

• Indices: Rose gold baton indices and Arabic numerals

• Bezel: Fixed, stainless steel

• Bracelet: Silver stainless steel Milanese mesh

• Bracelet width: 16 mm

• Clasp: Adjustable Milanese clasp

• Water resistance: 5 ATM, or 50 meters

• Origin: Made in France in Besançon

• Lip warranty: 2 years

Why choose this watch?

The Lip Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm is aimed at those looking for a compact and visually original French automatic watch. Its hourglass-shaped opening, its Miyota 8N24 caliber with 42 hours of power reserve, and its sapphire crystal are three of its main selling points. Its 33.5 mm diameter and Milanese bracelet allow the Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm to maintain an elegant look while truly showcasing its mechanics.

Made in Besançon, the Lip Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm combines an automatic movement visible from both sides of the case with 50-meter water resistance and stainless steel construction. The Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm is particularly suitable for slender wrists, open-heart watch enthusiasts, and those who wish to discover a mechanical watch in a feminine and easy-to-wear format.

About the Lip brand

A historic name in French watchmaking, Lip maintains a special bond with mountaineering through the Himalaya collection. The brand recalls that in 1950, Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal reached the summit of Annapurna, the first conquest of a peak over 8,000 meters, with Lip Himalaya watches on their wrists. In 1955, Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy established a new milestone by completing the first ascent of Makalu, the fifth highest peak in the world.

The contemporary Himalaya collection extends this legacy in various mechanical and quartz configurations. With the Lip Himalaya Automatic Hourglass, Lip adopts a more decorative approach to mechanics thanks to an hourglass-shaped opening that allows the Miyota 8N24 caliber to be observed. The Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm thus retains the collection's historic name while offering a feminine, automatic interpretation that is made in Besançon.