The Watch
You say: ”Give us something nice!” We say: ”1966 Enicar Sherpa Super Divette 144-35-01 with cal. 1145B”
The model, Super Divette T, meaning that the lumes has used Tritium. Their spring-loaded case backs makes the Enicar Sherpa Super Divette Super Compressor cases notable, which actually tighten when exposed to higher pressures underwater.
The Enicar Sherpa Super Divette dual crowns at 2 and 4 o’clock (one to set the time and the other to control the inner diver’s rotating bezel) feature a distinctive cross-hatch finishing, over which many brands placed their logo.
The Enicar Super Dive’s polygonal-shaped unique case back fits together with a bayonet attachment system, ensuring stripped or crossed threads. This quirky, yet efficient caseback design sets Enicar’s Super Compressor diver watches apart from the others, making it an excellent and sought-after vintage diver.
Drawing from the needs of mountaineers and explorers, Enicar launched their Sherpa line, developing various sports models through the 1960s. Enicar’s Seapearl watches strapped to the wrists of the members of a Swiss expedition to the summit of Mt. Everest in 1956. Taking the name from the rugged, heroic Sherpa guides who escorted (and in many instances carried) European explorers to the summit, Enicar renamed their Seapearl line to Sherpa.
The Watch
Specific Information
Object nr: 614
Brand: Enicar
Model: Sherpa Divette - Super Compressor
Reference: 144-35-01
Year: 1966
Movement: Automatic caliber 1145B
Material: Stainless steel
Original crown: Original crowns
Dimensions: 36 mm ex crown
Strap/Bracelet: New premium leather strap
Lug Width: 18mm
Box/Papers: Yes/Yes, the warranty paper is included. The watch have been bought in Sweden 1966
The Condition
Today, Enicar Sherpa models—especially Super Compressor variants—are increasingly collectible because:
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They represent the golden age of tool watches
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They use historically important case technology (EPSA)
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They were produced in relatively limited numbers compared to major brand.
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The watch is run by the automatic AR 1145B movement. The watch works very good but we do not have any service history. The amplitude is ~270-285 and ~5-8s/day
This beautiful case is 36 mm width excl. crown. Crown is original and in very good condition. The case is razor sharp and unpolished.
The dial is amazing(!), with almost none patina. Very, very(!) well preserved black colour dial and beautiful yellow/orange white inner circle.
The dial is 100% original and one of the best out there, flawless!
The crystal is new ”domed” correct for this watch. The original crystal is included, but have a small crack on the side.
The box is very well preserved and so is the ”paper”.
Sold "as is!
We leave a 30 days function warranty!
The pictures is a part of the description, study therefore the pictures carefully!