Head to head
LIP Himalaya Chronographe 40 mm vs Swiss Military Chronographe SM34012.09
Two quartz watches from different brands, €20 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.
What the spec sheets say
The LIP Himalaya Chronographe 40 mm leads on 2 points (price at our check and crystal), the Swiss Military Chronographe SM34012.09 on 0.
- Choose the LIP Himalaya Chronographe 40 mm if you want to pay less (a €20 gap) and you want a crystal that resists scratches better.
- Choose the Swiss Military Chronographe SM34012.09 if you prefer its brand or its design: the spec sheet gives it no edge.
Line by line
CriterionLipSwiss Millitary
Price at our check€299Advantage€319
MovementQuartzQuartz
CalibreMiyota OS21ETA Quartz Cal. G10.212
CrystalSapphireAdvantageMineral
Water resistance50 m50 m
Diameter40 mm41 mm
Comparison based on the retailer’s spec sheets, without handling the watches. Criteria with no objective winner (diameter, calibre) are left undecided.
Questions
Short answers
Which is cheaper, the LIP Himalaya Chronographe 40 mm or the Swiss Military Chronographe SM34012.09?
The LIP Himalaya Chronographe 40 mm, at €299 against €319 at our check on 12 November 2026.
Which is more water-resistant?
Neither: both are water-resistant to 50 m.
Do they have the same crystal?
No. The LIP Himalaya Chronographe 40 mm has a sapphire crystal, the Swiss Military Chronographe SM34012.09 a mineral one.