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LIP DRAWS TIME
LIP is a watch brand that began in 1867, when Emmanuel Lipmann opened a watchmaking workshop in Besançon, France. Its range centers on wristwatches, and it continues to develop and manufacture watches from its base in Besançon. Notable models include the “Mach 2000,” designed by Roger Tallon, the diver’s watch “Nautic-Ski,” and the rectangular “T18.” In 1929, it launched the sub-brand “SAM.”

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1929-1957
1929 Sub-brand
SAM
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A historic second line that served the accessible price segment

SAM was a historic sub-brand launched by LIP in 1929, selling watches under its own name d

SAM was a historic sub-brand launched by LIP in 1929, selling watches under its own name displayed on the dial. According to collection records from a French clock museum, it offered models identical or similar to watches sold under the LIP name at more affordable prices. Separate from LIP’s main watch line, it was positioned as a second line in a more accessible price range for a broader customer base. The SAM name fell out of use after World War II, making it a historic offshoot brand rather than a current line.

1957 Sub-brand
LIP Dauphine
Watches

A historical second line aimed at a wider audience

In 1957, LIP launched Dauphine in response to customer requests concerning the prices of i

In 1957, LIP launched Dauphine in response to customer requests concerning the prices of its main watches and to make products available to a wider audience. It developed as a series under a name separate from LIP’s regular collection, offering a variety of models, including electronic, sports-oriented, and city watches. Within the brand family, it served as a second line for price points and customer groups distinct from those of the main line. It ran from 1957 to 1973 and has since been discontinued.

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