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FS: Rare LIP Thermometer Watch ref.594354

Up for sale a rare tool watch with a Celsius mechanical scale in the middle of the dial(yes, a thermometer)
This Lip Thermomètre R557 is near NOS condition, with just a few tiny scratches from storage from the late 60's/early 70's
The watch is 36mm not counting the crown
Blue dial in perfect condition,
Silver rotating bezel in mint condition(I would love a bit more tension in the spring but the bezel is not loose at all)
Glass in perfect condition with a Celsius scale in the middle covering most of the hands(from -40 to +60 C, but I wouldn't on the thermometer to be accurate)
Powered by a Durowe R557 17 jewels beating at 21600 free of rust and very clean
Case back signed Lip, with no significant marks
The watch comes with a blue Tropic Sports 18mm divers band, NOS condition
Price for this beautiful and rare watch is 750 GBP shipped
And now some pictures
thanks

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