Lip Général De Gaulle automatic silver dial black leather strap 35 mm

A watch linked to French history

The Général de Gaulle collection holds a special place in the history of the LIP maison. In the mid-20th century, the Besançon manufacture maintained a close relationship with prominent figures of the French Republic. Among them was General Charles de Gaulle, to whom the brand presented a watch that would quickly become iconic.

This timepiece, sober and elegant, perfectly matched the image of the General: a functional, legible watch without ostentation. It accompanied him on several occasions, helping to establish LIP within the history of French watchmaking.

Today, the Général de Gaulle collection pays tribute to this historic watch by reviving its essential codes: a classic design, exemplary legibility and a discreet elegance that transcends generations.

A style inspired by watches of the 1950s

The LIP Général de Gaulle Automatic 35 mm adopts the refined aesthetic of dress watches from the mid-20th century. Its 35 mm polished stainless steel round case offers particularly balanced proportions, faithful to the elegance of classic watches of the era.

Its silver sunburst dial subtly captures the light and highlights black and gold baton indexes, paired with slender gold-tone hands that enhance the overall visual harmony. The clean layout of the dial prioritizes legibility, while a date window at 3 o’clock adds a discreetly integrated practical function.

Protected by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, the dial maintains perfect clarity in everyday use. The ensemble is completed by a black crocodile-pattern leather strap, emphasizing the elegant and timeless character of this watch inspired by French watchmaking history.

An automatic movement faithful to the watchmaking spirit

Beneath its classic appearance, the watch houses a Miyota 8215 self-winding mechanical movement, renowned for its robustness and reliability. Powered by the movements of the wrist, this calibre operates without a battery and preserves the traditional charm of mechanical watchmaking.

Beating at 21,600 vibrations per hour, it offers a power reserve of approximately 42 hours and drives a three-hand display with date.

The transparent screw-down caseback allows the movement to be observed in action, a detail always appreciated by watch enthusiasts who enjoy contemplating the mechanics at work.

A French watch assembled in Besançon

Like all contemporary LIP watches, this Général de Gaulle model is assembled in Besançon, the historic capital of French watchmaking. For more than two centuries, this city has been home to a unique watchmaking expertise to which the brand remains deeply attached.

With its 316L steel case, 50-meter water resistance and reliable automatic movement, this watch combines historical heritage with modern requirements.

Elegant, discreet and rich in meaning, the LIP Général de Gaulle Automatic 35 mm will appeal both to lovers of classic watchmaking and to enthusiasts of French history. More than a simple watch, it embodies a part of the national watchmaking heritage and recalls the close relationship between the LIP maison and the great figures of history.