The original stainless steel caseback is in fair condition, showing a clear Sherpa clamshell logo at the center and a lightly engraved but visible text.īesides smaller surface scratches, there is a noticeable scratch across the caseback from a removal attempt at some point. The case appears to be unpolished, maintaining its thick beveled lugs and sharp side edges.ĬASEBACK: The watch has the bayonet case back unique to Enicar referred to with a different patent number than other Super Compressor cases. It shows signs of use consistent with the age of the watch. (EPSA) stainless steel case in good vintage condition, with few small scratches and nicks throughout. The hour markers and handset have aged at the same rate and have the same color to them.ĬASE: The 43mm case sits tall on the wrist giving it a substantial amount of wrist presence. Upon close inspection by loupe, some surface oxidation can be seen on the indexes. The Tritium glows when activated under UV light, then fades off. The raised indexes are wide with creamy, intact lume dots which are reversed at 6, 9 and 12 o’clock. 148.35.01A.ĭIAL: The original black matte dial is in very good condition with very minor blemishes to note, it stands out with the iconic raised bronze Enicar Saturn logo and crisp text.Īged to perfection, it has developed a subtle ‘ghosting’ patina homogenous throughout with minor blemishes to note.
MODEL / REFERENCE: Enicar Sherpa 600 Guide, Mk III, Ref. Please read the condition report carefully and refer to the high resolution pictures to help you assess the overall condition of the watch. This is an honest vintage tool watch in original and overall good condition. This very model has utilitarian tool watch hints written all over, it combines a Super Compressor case, a 24 hour inner rotating bezel, a GMT hand and a world timer outer bezel. The Sherpa 600 lineup was named after the mountaineering guides of the Himalayas to celebrate Enicar’s involvement in the Swiss Everest summit of 1956. To finish up here's an Enicar AR190 movement.For sale this iconic and sought after Sherpa 600 Guide Mark III, Ref. If you have any Enicar watches, please show them. This watch was acquired with a relatively beaten-up stainless steel case, specifically to allow me to practice my refinsihing techniques, and I had some fun working on it.
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The minute wheel is lightly loaded and slow moving, however the ISO standard concerning jeweling allowed such posts to be deemed as functional jeweling.Ī look at the other Enicar watch I have, a late-1960s AR2146 automatic. The close-up pics below of an Enicar AR1145 auto movement shows the minute wheel running on a jewel post. In case you were wondering what the "Star Jewels" text on the dial referred to, it appears to relate to Enicar's use of ruby jewel posts for some wheels.
It's a little unusual in displaying all 12 numerals in full. This watch was obtained in NOS condition. Here's the favourite of my Enicar watches (well, I only have two :-) - a 1960s Enicar Ocean Pearl, AR1140. A popular brand that produced a lot of good watches, and some iconic ones. Enicar was founded by Ariste Racine in 1914.
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