The Watch
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It's fair to say that the Sherpa line from Enicar was the line that really put Enicar on the map, with a fair few well known Models, the Enicar Super Dive, is probably the most sought after of them all. The Sherpa line from Enicar was introduced in 1956. This Super-Dive model is the largest Dive model from the line fitted in a 40mm bayonet type Super Compressor case made by the legendary case maker Ervin Piquerez (EPSA). The caseback has the EPSA engraving with a SeaPearl logo that indicated the water tightness of the case.
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It's quite well known that the Polish Military thought so much of these Watches that they issued them, whilst this one is a Civilian model, its to the exact same spec which they regarded so highly.
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This Guy is a wonderful example, that Grey inner rotating Bezel looks supreme against the jet Black Dial with Tritium lume that has aged a wonderful colour. Unusually the Dial is marked with a T<25mc, which may have been for export requirements, however we are not sure.
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The Specs
Age: c.1964.
Reference: 125.006
Movement: Automatic with Date Function.
Calibre: AR 1145
Timekeeping: Keeping very good time.
Service History: Serviced March 2025.
Dial: Original Enicar Factory Dial.
Case: All Stainless Steel
Measurements: 40mm.
Bezel: Bi-Directional Inner Rotating Bezel.
Water Resistant?: No.
Hands: Original Handset.
Crystal: Original Acrylic Crystal.
Crowns: Original Enicar Signed Crowns with Super Compressor Crosshatches.
Strap/Bracelet: New Quality Light Brown Leather Strap.
Lug Width: 20mm
Getting Acquainted
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Bits that stand out:
- Large 40mm Super Compressor Steel Case.
- Dial Lume has Patina'd into a lovely colour.
-Unusual T<25mc Dial.
- Red Date Wheel.
- Wonderful Grey Inner Rotating Bezel.
- Original Crosshatch Super Compressor Crowns.
-Unpolished.
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Nitty Gritty:
- Some small scratches to Crystal.
-Scratches throughout the Case.
-Some minor Discolouration to the Inner Rotating Bezel.
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Overall the Enicar is in Very good honest Vintage condition, the Case has some very minor scratches that are to be expected really with Watches of this Nature and Size. The Handset is Original and in fantastic condition.
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The Dial is in fantastic Vintage Order and the hands match the dial lume perfectly.
Crystal is Original has been lightly polished but some small age related marks remain.
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Original Crosshatch Signed Enicar Crowns.
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