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Shipped from Europe: for any destination outside, import taxes will be paid by the buyer.
Authentic
Serviced
1 Year Warranty
The influence of Lip on Soviet watchmaking: the case of the T18 caliber:
In the 1940s, the française manufacture Lip, then at the forefront of European watchmaking, indirectly contributed to the rise of the Soviet watchmaking industry. The T18 caliber, emblematic of the brand and renowned for its reliability and compactness, is said to have served as the basis for several movements produced in the USSR. Following post-war technical and industrial agreements, plans, samples, or even machine tools are said to have been sent from France to the Soviet Union. Although little officially documented, this transmission fits into a context where the USSR sought to build an autonomous watchmaking industry inspired by European standards.
Soviet calibers produced by manufacturers like ZIM or the First Moscow Watch Factory have an architecture very close to the Lip T18, confirming this influence. These movements were then integrated into simple but robust watches intended for widespread distribution throughout the Soviet bloc. This technical collaboration marks a little-known but important episode in the history of watchmaking: the discreet but real impact of française expertise on the post-war development of the Soviet watch.
Technical characteristics:
Brand: Luch - made in the USSR
Year: 1950s
Gender: men, women
Movement: manual winding
Function: second
Case: steel
Case back: steel
Case without crown: 33.6mm
Case with crown: 35.5mm
lug-to-lug: 39.4mm
Thickness (including crystal): 10.1mm
lug width: 18mm
Bracelet: original
Buckle: original
Crown: steel
Crystal: acrylic (condition: 9/10)
Waterproof: no
Box: no
Paper: no
Document: invoice Atelier Victor
Wrist size in the photos: 17cm
We accept: EUR, USD, AED, CRYPTO
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OUR WARRANTY COMMITMENT
Every watch sold by Atelier Victor comes with a one-year warranty on the mechanism, validated following a rigorous inspection by our expert watchmakers.
Additionally, a lifetime guarantee on the authenticity of each of our items.
COMPLETE COVERAGE
In case of malfunction, Atelier Victor commits to repairing your watch at our expense, thus ensuring your peace of mind.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
However, please note that our warranty does not cover damage resulting from:
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Impact, shock, or excessive vibrations
- Demagnetization
- Normal wear or damage to components such as the strap, the crystal, pushers, or the crown
- Battery replacement for quartz movements
- Opening/dismantling of the watch, even by a professional
- Improper use or non-compliance with our recommendations
QUALITY AND TRUST
At Atelier Victor, we are dedicated to offering watches of the highest quality and impeccable after-sales service. Our warranty is a testament to our confidence in the quality and reliability of our products
RIGOROUS AUTHENTICATION
Each watch in our collection is meticulously examined by a professional and experienced watchmaker. Our goal is to ensure the absolute authenticity of each piece.
DETAILED VERIFICATION
During this meticulous process, our watchmaker not only verifies authenticity but also strives to identify any modifications to the original parts. If replacements have been made, these details will be clearly mentioned in the product description.
TRANSPARENCY AND TRUST
We do not provide authenticity certificates from sources other than the watchmaking houses themselves, as their value would be uncertain. However, each watch is accompanied by a purchase invoice attesting to its origin from our establishment. This invoice constitutes solid proof of purchase and offers you a compliance guarantee in line with the standards of the Consumer Code. Thus, you are assured of the quality and authenticity of your acquisition.
GLOBAL DELIVERY SERVICE
Atelier Victor is pleased to offer you an international shipping service. Each shipment is insured and requires a signature upon receipt to ensure the security of your precious purchase.
SPEED AND EFFICIENCY
We are committed to shipping your order within 48 hours. Estimated delivery times are 2 to 4 days for all international destinations, and 1 to 2 days for deliveries within the UAE.
SHOWROOM PICKUP OPTION
If you prefer a hand delivery, we welcome you by appointment in our showroom located at The Meydan Hotel, Grandstand, Dubai, U.A.E.
TRANSPARENCY OF FEES
Delivery fees include careful packaging, insurance for maximum security, and shipping costs.
TAXES AND CUSTOMS FEES
For exported items, taxes such as VAT and customs duties are not applied at the time of purchase but will be payable upon delivery. These fees will be the responsibility of the buyer. Therefore, we recommend that buyers inquire about potential fees.
The shipping origin of each product is specified on its description sheet.
For more information, feel free to consult our shipping policy and our terms of sale.
FLEXIBLE RETURN POLICY
Atelier Victor accepts returns within 14 days for all shipped orders. We understand that it is important for you to have the option to change your mind.
Shipping fees are not refundable, nor is the 5% transaction fee for credit card payments.
CONDITIONS FOR IN-PERSON PURCHASES
According to legislation, watches purchased/collected directly in person at our showroom cannot be returned or exchanged.
DETAILED RETURN INFORMATION
To know all the conditions and return procedures, we invite you to consult our refund policy available on our website.
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