April 16, 2024
1959 Enicar Sherpa Divette Vintage Dive Watch
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WATCH SPECSMaker: EnicarModel: Sherpa DivetteReference: 100/216Year: 1959Material: Stainless steelDimensions: 36mm diameter; 12mm thicknessCrystal: PlexiglassLume: RadiumCaliber: Enicar self-winding caliber AR 1125Bracelet/Strap: Beige veal leather strapLug Width: 18mmBox/Papers: N/ANote: No guarantees of water resistance because of its ageABOUT THIS WATCHIn the early 1900's when young Artiste Racine wanted to follow in the footsteps of his famous watchmaking family and start his own brand he had to come up with a unique name other than his own because, of course, the Racine name had already been trademarked. So in what has become a great example of a simple and creative solution to a distinctive problem, he conveniently chose the name "Enicar" which is just his surname in reverse (naturally, his wife thought of the idea).By the time WWII ended, Enicar's production had expanded to over 70,000 units and growing while the 1950's saw technological achievements such as a chronometer certification as well as producing movements cleaned by ultrasound which would require less oil throughout the life of the watch. Their biggest achievement in that decade though, was the launch of the Sherpa line of watches, which was originally conceived from sponsored mountain expeditions much like the Rolex Explorer, but eventually evolved into a smorgasbord
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