LIP Watch: Himalaya Classique 29 mm Small Seconds Gold 671609

Lip: the Himalaya Classique 29 mm 671609, a golden feminine watch with a small second hand

The Lip Himalaya Classique 29 mm Golden Small Second 671609 adapts one of the historic collections from the French watchmaker into an entirely golden configuration. Its compact 29 mm case, slightly silvery white dial, and golden Milanese strap give it the look of a piece of jewelry while maintaining a classic time-reading experience. Made in France in Besançon, the Lip Himalaya Classique combines a Swiss quartz movement with an understated aesthetic directly inspired by the Himalaya range.

The Lip Himalaya Classique features a 29 mm round case made of golden 316L stainless steel. With a 14 mm lug width and an official weight of 44 grams, the Himalaya Classique maintains proportions well-suited to slender wrists while benefiting from the added presence provided by its metal bracelet.

The matte silvery white dial of the Lip Himalaya Classique is marked by golden baton indices and Arabic numerals. The hour and minute hands feature this same golden finish, while a small second sub-dial is positioned at 6 o'clock. This off-center display gives the golden Himalaya Classique a more traditional aesthetic than a watch with three central hands and is reminiscent of certain classic timepieces from the mid-20th century.

The Lip Himalaya Classique is protected by a domed K1 mineral crystal. Its stainless steel case back is screwed down, and it features a push-pull crown. Its water resistance is 5 ATM, or 50 meters. The Himalaya Classique is thus designed to accompany everyday use, while remaining first and foremost a dress watch with an elegant aesthetic.

The Lip Himalaya Classique is powered by the Swiss Ronda 1069 quartz caliber. This movement includes two jewels and displays hours, minutes, and a small second hand. Lip reports a precision of between -10 and +20 seconds per month. Powered by a 321 / SR616SW battery, the movement of the Himalaya Classique Small Second offers approximately 25 months of battery life according to the technical data published for this reference.

The strap of this Lip Himalaya Classique is made of golden stainless steel with a Milanese mesh. Its flexible structure hugs the wrist, and its Milanese clasp allows for a precise fit. This entirely golden metallic finish allows the golden Himalaya Classique Small Second to be worn as a piece of jewelry, whether for everyday wear or with a more formal outfit.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Lip

• Collection: Himalaya

• Model: Himalaya Classique Golden Small Second 29 mm

• Reference: 671609

• Movement: Swiss Quartz

• Caliber: Ronda 1069

• Jewels: 2

• Battery life: Approximately 25 months

• Precision: -10 / +20 seconds per month

• Functions: Hours, minutes, and small second

• Battery: 321 / SR616SW

• Case: Round, golden 316L stainless steel

• Dimensions: 29 mm diameter

• Lug width: 14 mm

• Weight: 44 g

• Crystal: Domed K1 mineral

• Case back: Screwed stainless steel

• Dial: Matte silvery white

• Display: Analog, two central hands with small second

• Small second: Sub-dial at 6 o'clock

• Hands: Golden

• Indices: Golden baton indices and Arabic numerals

• Bezel: Smooth, finished

• Strap: Golden stainless steel with Milanese mesh

• Strap width: 14 mm

• Water resistance: 5 ATM, or 50 meters

• Origin: Made in France in Besançon

• Lip Warranty: 2 years

Why choose this watch?

The Lip Himalaya Classique 29 mm Golden Small Second 671609 is aimed at those looking for a compact French watch that can also be worn as a piece of jewelry. Its 29 mm golden case, small second display, and golden Milanese strap are its three main distinguishing features. With its Swiss quartz movement and 50-meter water resistance, the Himalaya Classique is particularly well-suited for daily use while remaining elegant enough for more formal occasions.

Thanks to the Ronda 1069 caliber, the Lip Himalaya Classique benefits from the precision and simplicity of a Swiss quartz movement while retaining the traditional charm of a small second hand. Its production in Besançon and its entirely golden Milanese strap reinforce its French identity and its positioning as a jewelry watch.

About the Lip brand

The Himalaya collection occupies a special place in the history of Lip. The company associates its name with French expeditions to high mountains: in 1950, Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal reached the summit of Annapurna, the first successful ascent of a peak over 8,000 meters. Lip notes that they were wearing Himalaya watches at the time. In 1955, Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy then completed the first ascent of Makalu, the fifth highest peak in the world.

The contemporary Himalaya collection translates this heritage into various mechanical and quartz configurations. With the Lip Himalaya Classique 29 mm 671609, Lip offers a feminine interpretation with a small second hand, equipped with a Swiss Ronda movement and an entirely golden finish. The Himalaya Classique thus combines the collection's historic name with a compact 29 mm format and French manufacturing in Besançon.