Luch - Steel inspiration T18 LIP - 1950s
Unique piece · Selected by Atelier Victor
Shipping from Europe. Outside Europe, taxes and customs duties may apply and will remain the responsibility of the buyer.
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Revised movement & guaranteed 1 year
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The influence of Lip on Soviet watchmaking: the case of the T18 caliber:
In the 1940s, the française Lip manufacture, then at the forefront of European watchmaking, indirectly contributed to the rise of the Soviet watch 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 were reportedly sent from France to the Soviet Union. Although little documented officially, this transmission is part of a context where the USSR sought to build an autonomous watch industry by drawing inspiration from European standards.
Soviet calibers produced by factories like ZIM or the First Moscow Watch Factory exhibit 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 yet real impact of française expertise on the development of post-war Soviet watches.
Technical characteristics:
Brand: Luch - vintage watch made in the USSR
Estimated year of production: 1950s
Gender: men, women
Movement: manual - based on LIP T18
Function: second
Case: steel
Case back: steel
Case without crown: 33.6mm
Case with crown: 35.5mm
Lug to lug: 39.4mm
Thickness (crystal included): 10.1mm
lug width: 18mm
Bracelet: original
Buckle: original
Crown: steel
Crystal: acrylic (condition: 9/10)
Water-resistant: no
Box: no
Papers: no
Document: invoice Atelier Victor
Worn on a 17.5cm wrist
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being sold: authenticity, component conformity, identification of any modifications or replacement of original parts.
If elements have been replaced (dial, hands, crown, bracelet), it is indicated in the product sheet.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your purchase invoice Atelier Victor certifies the origin and conformity of the piece.
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Other currencies accepted upon request. An exchange fee of approximately 3% may apply.
A transaction fee of approximately 5% applies to card and PayPal payments. To avoid these, prefer bank transfer.
The bracelet doesn't suit you? We can replace it before shipping upon request.
International Delivery
Shipping within 48-72 business hours. Delivery in 2 to 6 days depending on the destination. Each shipment is insured and requires a signature upon receipt.
Pickup in Dubai
Hand delivery by appointment in Downtown, Dubai.
Taxes and Customs
The shipping origin is indicated on each product sheet. If the delivery country differs from the shipping country, customs duties and taxes may apply upon receipt, at the buyer's expense.
Return Deadline
You have 14 days after receipt to return an item. The item must be returned in its original condition, with all accessories, boxes, and documents provided.
Costs at Your Expense
- Return and import fees
- Initial delivery fees
- Bank transaction fees (~5%)
To avoid transaction fees, prefer bank transfer.
In-Person Purchases
Items handed over in person cannot be returned, exchanged, or refunded.
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