Lip Rallye Chrono "Grand Prix de France Historique" mecaquartz blue & silver dial leather strap 39 mm

Lip and the Grand Prix de France Historique

Lip, the French watchmaking house, has unveiled two exclusive chronographs to celebrate its role as Official Timekeeper of the Grand Prix de France Historique for the next three years. The watches, named Rallye Grand Prix de France Historique Automatique and Rallye Grand Prix de France Historique Méca-Quartz, are inspired by Lip's racing heritage and feature a vintage design with modern touches.

Fred Lip and his relationship with the automobile

Fred Lip, an iconic figure in French watchmaking, marked his era with his visionary spirit and love of cars. Under his leadership, Lip became an internationally renowned watch manufacturer, while nurturing an unbridled passion for motor racing. An accomplished amateur driver, Fred Lip took part in numerous rallies and circuits, forging close ties with legendary carmakers such as Ferrari and Lamborghini. His enthusiasm for the automobile translated into orders for unique models and support for racing teams.

An enlightened patron of the arts, Fred Lip also inspired watch designs directly influenced by the world of racing cars, such as the "Rallye" line. His involvement in the world of timekeeping and his role as President of the French Federation of Timekeeping have consolidated his status as an ambassador for the French watchmaking and automotive industry. A true visionary, Fred Lip left a lasting legacy, leaving his mark on the history of Lip and having a lasting influence on the watchmaking and automotive worlds.

The Lip Rallye collection

Inspired by the racing cars of the 60s, the Rallye collection sports a sporty, timeless design. Reliable mechanical or quartz chronographs for lovers of adventure behind the wheel. A tribute to Lip's automotive heritage, the Rallye is a testament to history and passion. A unique choice for lovers of vintage watches and automobiles.

Focus on the Rallye Grand Prix de France Historique Méca-Quartz

The Rallye Grand Prix de France Historique Méca-Quartz is a chronograph that combines the retro charm of a vintage design with the precision and reliability of a quartz movement. This watch is an ideal choice for lovers of elegant, functional timepieces.

The 39mm stainless steel case features a sober, refined design typical of 1960s chronographs. The blue & silver bi-compax dial is inspired by the dashboards of cars from the same era. It is both legible and elegant, with applied indexes and luminescent hands for optimum visibility in all conditions. A date window at 6 o'clock completes the look. The little extras? The F1 at 6 o'clock and the chequered flag in the center!

At the heart of the Rallye Grand Prix de France Historique Méca-Quartz is the VK64 hybrid quartz movement. This movement combines the precision and reliability of quartz with the functionality of a mechanical chronograph.

The watch comes with a high-quality black leather strap, featuring blue stitching echoing the dial accents. This comfortable, elegant strap fits perfectly on all wrists.

This Rallye Grand Prix de France Historique Méca-Quartz pays tribute to Lip's motorsports heritage, being limited to 1906 examples!