vintage rare LIP electronic wristwatch "scarce"

First a little history about this watch. this watch of little interest (for the average person) is in fact a little treasure. A fully-fledged representative of the "electronic" range of the famous French brand from Besançon: "LIP" (the electronic calibers being "the missing link" between mechanical and quartz movements), it is powered by the R184 caliber (a calendar variant of the R148). It was nicknamed "the watch of presidents" because it was offered first to General de Gaulle and then to President Eisenhower. And it's true. Once on the wrist I feel like I'm someone important! This reference 42998 recognizable by its chrome case, is rare. This is an original model released in the mid-70s, recognizable by its trapezoid-shaped aperture and crown inlaid in the case. The model then called GDG (for Général de Gaulle) was reissued in the 90s and those up to the present day, but slightly different (rectangle aperture with rounded edges and crown protruding from the case). Its white dial and these real black onyx indexes are for me a real success and exude elegance. His second hand with this little lightning bolt is for me THE detail that kills. Surprisingly, I almost forget that I have a piece of French history on my wrist. Sold at the time for 375 francs (a nice sum for the time), today the prices for this reference are in fact non-existent. I found very few or no ads for an original chrome model, so you really have to choose it for its history. So indeed, the performance is perhaps a little limited nowadays, watchmakers wanting to revise these calibers being a bit rare. 

LIP Electronic French made beautiful time piece, wristwatch in great running condition with a fresh battery, preowned with some wear and tear but great looking for its age see photos for details.