Watching the Watchmen: Geeky French '70s Timepieces Make a Comeback

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Originally conceived in 1973 by Roger Tallon, designer of the TGV high-speed train, the Lip 200 "Dark Master" set the design standard that all Lip watches would follow for the next 30 years.Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired.com
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