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A review of the Lip Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

 
By: DrStrong : January 16th, 2015-01:20
The story of the Fifty Fathoms is all over the place now, but the connection with Lip is still a mystery for some people. When you discuss with new collectors, you still hear the question "what was the connection between Blancpain and Lip ?", or even "wha...  

"Fascinating!", as Mr. Spock would say ...

 
By: Marcus Hanke : January 16th, 2015-08:49
Thank you for that interesting account on the FF's history. I was not aware of this connection with LIP. Given the manifold of similar interesting details in LIP's company history, it is not astonishing that it keeps fans busy researching the tradition. O... 

Thanks a lot Marcus

 
By: DrStrong : January 17th, 2015-09:03
the Lip Nautic-ski that I have mentioned is my favourite, they have also signed some Navitimer dials

Thanks. The large size...

 
By: DrStrong : January 16th, 2015-10:24
...is described as the "professionnal" model in this ad, the normal size being the "amateur" ...  

Simply Magnificent!!!!

 
By: jkingston : January 16th, 2015-10:41
What a catch you made! That is the best condition LIP Fifty I have ever seen.

The watch is no longer mine...

 
By: DrStrong : January 17th, 2015-09:04
...I took the chance to make the pictures just before leting it go. It is almost NOS

Please

 
By: fifty fathoms : January 19th, 2015-00:08
a photo from the side to respect this megadomed plexi ! Best Stephan

Great post! Thanks for sharing.

 
By: 2redbulls : January 17th, 2015-08:41
That was a great post! Thank you for taking the time to post an share.

Thank You Dr. Strong

 
By: fifty fathoms : January 19th, 2015-00:07
.... for this verry informative review. Even when I think to know a little about the FF and LIP there are some news I didn`t know before! Best regards Stephan

Thank

 
By: XX-FF : January 19th, 2015-06:25
Thank you for this post with beautiful advertisements. To complete the subject, my two FF Lip ...  

Lip FF

 
By: XX-FF : January 26th, 2015-07:46
Indeed these FF Lip dial " incabloc automatic circle" are very desirable, in my opinion less than 10 pieces are known. Friendl JL ...  

Here's my ex...

 
By: DrStrong : January 26th, 2015-12:30
with a special patina... here a picture with another of my watches ...  

Superb watch with a beautiful patina, you do not regret?

 
By: XX-FF : January 27th, 2015-01:12
If it was a SUB or SD it would be called "Beluga" or "Shagreen (Galuchat)" or "Treasury Caspian off". LOL !

I still have a superb one...

 
By: DrStrong : January 30th, 2015-00:34
...but this is the one I regret the most...with the lowest number I have ever seen on a FF... ...  

Hello Dr Strong could I have your contact information to inquire some details about...

 
By: SgWatchBaron : November 15th, 2016-21:45
A possible LIP I am trying to acquire? Many thanks all the way from singapore! My email: [Email address suppressed for privacy] Instagram: thesingaporeanwatchbaron