LIP Watch: Himalaya Classic 29 mm Sapphire 671730

Lip: The Himalaya Classique 29 mm Sapphire 671730, an elegant French watch with a sectoral dial

The Lip Himalaya Classique 29 mm Sapphire 671730 offers a more refined take on the women’s Himalaya. Its compact stainless steel case, silver Milanese strap, and silver-white dial give it a classic aesthetic, while its long blue hands provide a bolder contrast. Made in Besançon, France, the Lip Himalaya Classique 29 mm Sapphire also distinguishes itself from previous 29 mm Himalaya models by adopting a domed, anti-reflective sapphire crystal.

The Lip Himalaya Classique Sapphire features a 29 mm polished 316L stainless steel round case. Its 14 mm lug width and 47-gram weight ensure it maintains proportions particularly well-suited for slender wrists. The Himalaya Classique Sapphire thus remains a compact watch despite its domed sapphire crystal.

The dial is one of the Lip Himalaya Classique Sapphire’s main attractions. Black Arabic numerals handle hour reading, while the long blue hands add a touch of traditional watchmaking. At 6 o'clock, a sub-dial houses the small seconds, reinforcing the sectoral layout of the Himalaya Classique Sapphire’s dial.

The Lip Himalaya Classique Sapphire is protected by a domed sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating. This upgrade is a significant advantage over previous Himalaya models equipped with K1 mineral glass. The stainless steel case back is screwed down and the crown is a push-pull type. With a 5 ATM water resistance (50 meters), the Himalaya Classique Sapphire is well-suited to the standard demands of daily wear.

The Lip Himalaya Classique Sapphire is powered by a Swiss Ronda 1069 quartz movement. This two-jewel caliber displays hours, minutes, and small seconds. Lip claims an accuracy range of -10 to +20 seconds per month and notes the use of a 321 battery. The Ronda 1069 caliber documentation indicates a standard battery life of approximately 25 months. The Himalaya Classique Sapphire thus combines a traditional small seconds display with the ease of use of quartz.

The strap of the Lip Himalaya Classique Sapphire is made of silver 316L stainless steel Milanese mesh. It is equipped with quick-release spring bars for tool-free replacement and a secure sliding clasp to facilitate resizing. With its light dial, blue hands, and metal strap, the Himalaya Classique Sapphire offers an aesthetic understated enough for daily wear as well as more formal attire.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Lip

• Collection: Himalaya

• Model: Himalaya Classique 29 mm Sapphire

• Reference: 671730

• Movement: Swiss Quartz

• Caliber: Ronda 1069

• Jewels: 2

• Battery life: Approximately 25 months

• Accuracy: -10 / +20 seconds per month

• Functions: Hours, minutes, and small seconds

• Battery: 321 / SR616SW

• Case: Polished 316L stainless steel round

• Dimensions: Diameter 29 mm

• Lug width: 14 mm

• Weight: 47 g

• Crystal: Domed, anti-reflective sapphire

• Case back: Screwed stainless steel

• Dial: Silver-white, sunray and sandblasted finishes

• Display: Analog, two central hands with small seconds

• Small seconds: Sub-dial at 6 o'clock

• Hands: Blue

• Indices: Black Arabic numerals

• Strap: Silver 316L stainless steel Milanese mesh

• Strap width: 14 mm

• Quick-release spring bar: Yes

• Clasp: Secure sliding buckle

• 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 Sapphire 671730 is aimed at those looking for a compact, elegant, and easy-to-wear French watch. Its domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal, silver-white dial with blue hands, and Milanese strap are its three main assets. With a 29 mm diameter and a weight of 47 grams, the Himalaya Classique Sapphire is particularly suitable for slender wrists and daily use.

Thanks to the Ronda 1069 caliber, the Lip Himalaya Classique Sapphire retains the traditional charm of a small seconds display while benefiting from the simplicity of a Swiss quartz movement. Its sapphire crystal is also a noticeable improvement over Himalaya models equipped with mineral glass. Made in Besançon, the Himalaya Classique Sapphire can be worn as both a daily watch and with more formal attire.

About the Lip brand

Lip associates the history of its Himalaya collection with great French high-mountain expeditions. The company notably commemorates the ascents of Annapurna by Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal in 1950, then Makalu by Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy in 1955, events it links to the history of its Himalaya watches.

The contemporary Himalaya collection today adapts this heritage in different diameters and with quartz or automatic movements. With the Lip Himalaya Classique 29 mm Sapphire 671730, Lip modernizes the women’s 29 mm formula with an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, a sophisticated dial blending sunray and sandblasted surfaces, and a steel Milanese strap. The Himalaya Classique Sapphire thus retains a classic aesthetic while benefiting from a more refined construction for daily use.