Lip x Ocarat T18 Original Noir Absolu Watch - Limited Edition

Ocarat exclusive - limited edition of 18 numbered pieces

The Watch

"French watchmaker Lip and Ocarat have joined forces once again for an exceptional partnership, giving birth to the watch T18 Original Noir Absolu Lip x Ocarat. Through this exclusive collaboration, the two brands unite to bring you a distinguished timepiece in a limited edition of just 18 numbered pieces. This watch is crafted with extraordinary expertise and embodies the perfect union of Lip's watchmaking heritage and Ocarat's luxury accessories know-how. Each piece in this limited series is a true masterpiece, blending timeless design with high-precision performance. Whether you're a fine mechanics enthusiast or a lover of exceptional pieces, this collaboration is a tribute to watchmaking excellence - a must-have for connoisseurs who will appreciate every last detail of this timeless watch."

This timepiece showcases an elegant design that elevates your everyday look. It features a case crafted in 316L stainless steel with two gold plating layers. The first is 5 microns of 18-carat yellow gold, while the second is also 5 microns in 24-carat yellow gold, lending it that distinctive warm tone. It takes a rectangular shape and measures 24 mm wide, 34.50 mm long, and 10 mm thick, with a lug-to-lug length of 41.50 mm. At 3 o'clock, a flat gold crown provides easy access to hand-setting functions, and its knurled finish ensures a confident grip. A sapphire crystal 2.35 mm thick sits over the dial to protect it from impact. It is coated with an anti-reflective treatment for optimal, glare-free legibility. This watch features a transparent case back that lets you admire the Côtes de Genève, perlage, and snailing of the ratchet wheel in full detail. Engraved and secured with screws, it is numbered and ensures a water resistance of 3 ATM.

The Dial

This dial is both understated and captivating, enhancing the timeless style of this watch. Rectangular in shape, it features no markers and showcases an ultrablack black background that absorbs the reflections of surrounding light. Capable of absorbing up to 99.4% of light, it hosts two gold-colored hands at its center: the short hand for hours and the long hand for minutes. Of the dauphine type, they are complemented by an additional subdial at 6 o'clock indicating the small seconds via its slender seconds hand. Higher up, near 12 o'clock, the brand name is displayed in gold lettering as a signature.

The Movement

This timepiece is powered by a manual-winding mechanical movement, ensuring reliability and robustness. It is precisely the T18 caliber, assembled in Besançon by Humbert-Droz using components from the La Joux-Perret manufacture. It measures 18 x 28.50 mm with a thickness of 4.05 mm and delivers a precision of +/-12 seconds per day. This movement beats at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour (3Hz) and features 21 jewels to minimize friction. This mechanism resists vibrations and promises a power reserve of approximately 40 hours.

The Strap

This strap perfectly completes the elegant style of this model. Crafted in alligator leather, it offers exceptional suppleness and durability. It conforms effortlessly to the contours of the wrist for a comfortable, secure fit in any situation. Its black tone with tone-on-tone stitching gives it a refined, polished look. The strap measures 20 mm wide and features a butterfly deployant clasp in yellow PVD-treated stainless steel for easy handling.

Water Resistance

This watch offers a water resistance of 3 atmospheres, or 30m - making it a watch built for style, not aquatic adventures! It shines at galas and social events, but water is not its forte. It can handle rain, splashes, or the occasional splash at the kitchen sink - but nothing more. We strongly advise against wearing it in the shower or bath, and even more so against swimming or diving with it!