A charismatic French Electra Diver from the 1970s, combining true tool-watch character with the unmistakable design language of French dive watches of the era. With its solid chrome-plated case, rotating metal bezel, and bold luminous dial, this model captures the authentic spirit of vintage recreational diving watches. The comfortably bent lugs give the watch an excellent wrist fit, while the strong bezel and high-contrast dial ensure both functionality and visual impact.
Key features
Brand: Electra (by LIP)
Era: 1970s
Movement: FE 233-60, manual wind, shockproof (Made in France)
Case: Chrome plated
Bezel: Rotating dive duration metal bezel
Caseback: Stainless steel, screw-down, with Aqualung diver emblem
Crystal: Acrylic domed
Dial: Black with large green luminous Arabic numerals and luminous hands
Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds
Strap: Quick-change genuine leather strap
About LIP & Electra/Elektra
LIP is one of France’s most historically important watch manufacturers, founded in 1867 and known for innovation in both civilian and professional watches. During the 1960s and 1970s, LIP produced a wide range of tool watches, including divers and military-style models. Electra (Elektra) was one of the brand names used for export and alternative market distribution, often housing the same reliable French movements and robust cases found in core LIP collections.
The France Ébauches FE 233-60 is a robust and dependable manual-wind movement, widely used in French sports and dive watches of the period. Shockproof construction and simple architecture make it both durable and easy to maintain, perfectly suited to the practical nature of this diver.
Dimensions
Width (without crown): 35.8 mm
Width (with crown): 39 mm
Height (lug to lug): 43.3 mm
Thickness: 12.9 mm
Lug width: 19 mm
Servicing and Warranty
Fully serviced with disassembly in our Bristol shop
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