Lot 45
ENICAR - a gentleman's Sherpa Graph chronograph bracelet watch. Numbered 561784. Signed manual...
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Lot 45
ENICAR - a gentleman's Sherpa Graph chronograph bracelet watch. Numbered 561784. Signed manual...
Lot 45
Lot Description
ENICAR - a gentleman's Sherpa Graph chronograph bracelet watch. Numbered 561784. Signed manual wind Valjoux calibre 72. Black dial with baton hour markers, silvered subsidiary recorder dials to three, six and nine, bordered by a tachymetre scale. Stainless steel case fitted to a stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp. 40mm.
The Enicar name is the surname of the founder Ariste Racine spelt backwards. Coming from a long established watchmaking family, the Racine name was already in use as a trademark, prompting this unusual move.
Enicar achieved great success in the Far East, selling millions of lower prices watches in China and Indonesia but as this watch shows, they were also capable of producing high quality timepieces. The ‘Sherpa’ models were a reference to a 1956 Swiss expedition to the Himalayas for which Enicar supplied the wristwatches. The name was subsequently used on their more robust or sports pieces.
The Sherpa-Graph houses a Valjoux 72 movement, the same as would have been found in numerous Heuers or the early Rolex Daytona. The brands racing credentials were equally as good being worn by the double world F1 champion Jim Clark. Although he did wear other brands such as Galet and Breitling, he appears on advertisements for the 1967 Singapore Grand Prix promoting the Enicar brand. Sadly, Enicar did not survive the ‘quartz crisis’ going bankrupt in 1988.
Brand: Enicar
Model: Chronograph
Postage: Auction Default
Derivative: Sherpa Graph
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li> Movement is currently functioning.
<li> Movement has tarnishing and light marks commensurate with general wear visible to the naked eye.
<li> Dial appears to be in an average condition with some light marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Luminous hour markers show discolouration.
<li> Hands show marks and tarnishing when viewed under a x4 loupe. Luminous insert to the hour hand is missing, luminous insert to the minute hand has discolouration and marks.
<li> Glass has some scratches and marks when viewed under a 4x loupe.
<li> Case shows light scratches and marks.
<li> Crown is currently functioning correctly; the surface has light scratches and marking. Pushers show marks and small dints.
<li> Bracelet has light scratches and stretching to links.
<li> Clasp is currently functioning and appears to be in good condition with minor marks.
<li> Bracelet measures approximately 19.5cm including case.<p>
This lot does not come with box or papers.<p>
Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.<p>
Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.<p>
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot.<p>
If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Conrad Cunningham on 0121 212 5506 or at conrad@fellows.co.uk
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