LIP Watch: Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm Gold 671681

Lip: The Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm 671681, a gold open-heart mechanical watch

The Lip Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm gold 671681 revisits one of the brand's historic collections in a feminine, entirely gold-toned version. This model combines a gold-colored case, gold indices and hands, and a matching Milanese strap. Its matte silver-white dial is largely openworked in the shape of an hourglass to reveal its automatic movement. Made in France in Besançon, the Lip Himalaya Hourglass thus combines visible mechanics with the aesthetic of a jewelry watch.

The Lip Himalaya Automatic Hourglass features a 33.5 mm gold-toned 316L stainless steel round case. Lip highlights a polished finish in its description, while its technical specifications mention a combination of polished and brushed surfaces. With a 16 mm lug width and a weight of 63 grams, the Himalaya Hourglass retains compact proportions that are particularly well-suited for slender wrists.

The matte silver-white dial is the central element of the Lip Himalaya Automatic Hourglass. Its hourglass-shaped opening reveals part of the mechanical caliber, allowing one to observe its operation directly from the wrist. The gold stick indices and Arabic numerals correspond with the three gold hands, with the hour and minute hands being partially luminescent. The Himalaya Hourglass thus combines classic readability with a contemporary display of its mechanics.

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 offers a second view of the movement from the back of the case. Its crown is a push-pull type, and its water resistance reaches 5 ATM, or 50 meters. The Himalaya Hourglass is therefore intended primarily for daily wear rather than regular aquatic activities.

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

The Lip Himalaya Automatic Hourglass is fitted with a 16 mm gold-toned stainless steel Milanese mesh strap. Its flexible structure hugs the wrist, and its Milanese clasp allows for adjustment between approximately 150 and 200 mm according to data from the official retailer consulted. This entirely gold-toned finish allows the Himalaya Hourglass to be worn as a true jewelry watch while retaining the mechanical appeal of its openworked dial.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Lip

• Collection: Himalaya

• Model: Himalaya Automatic Hourglass gold 33.5 mm

• Reference: 671681

• Movement: Mechanical self-winding

• 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 hacking function

• Case: Round, gold-toned 316L stainless steel; polished finish, with a polished/brushed mention

• Diameter: 33.5 mm according to Lip

• Lug width: 16 mm

• Weight: 63 g

• Crystal: Domed sapphire with anti-reflective treatment

• Caseback: Transparent and screw-down, allowing the movement to be observed

• Dial: Matte silver-white, openworked in the shape of an hourglass to reveal the movement

• Hands: Gold-toned, partially luminescent

• Indices: Gold-toned stick indices and Arabic numerals

• Bezel: Fixed, integrated into the case

• Strap: Gold-toned stainless steel Milanese mesh

• Strap width: 16 mm

• Clasp: Adjustable gold-toned 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 gold 671681 is aimed at those looking for a French automatic watch with a precious character. Its hourglass-shaped open dial, its Miyota 8N24 caliber offering a 42-hour power reserve, and its entirely gold-toned finish constitute its three main assets. Its contained diameter of 33.5 mm allows the Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm to maintain an elegant look that is well-suited for slender wrists.

Manufactured in Besançon, the Lip Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm combines an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, a transparent caseback, and a water resistance of 50 meters. Its gold-toned Milanese strap reinforces its positioning as a jewelry watch, while its movement, visible from both sides, provides genuine horological interest. The Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm is thus suitable for both daily wear and more formal outfits.

About the Lip brand

A historic house of French watchmaking, Lip is closely linked to the history of mountaineering through its Himalaya collection. The brand recalls that in 1950, Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal reached the summit of Annapurna—the first conquest of an 8,000-meter peak—while wearing Himalaya watches. In 1955, Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy, in turn, achieved the first ascent of Makalu, the fifth-highest mountain in the world.

The contemporary Himalaya collection extends this legacy in various quartz and mechanical configurations. With the Lip Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm, the brand adopts a more decorative approach by opening the dial to reveal the Miyota 8N24 caliber. The Himalaya Automatic Hourglass 33.5 mm 671681 stands out for its gold-toned case and strap, offering a particularly dressy interpretation of this historic collection manufactured in Besançon.