Enicar – Sherpa Guide Ref. 148-35-01 Super-Compressor GMT Vintage Watch – Cal. AR1146
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The Enicar Sherpa Guide ref. 148-35-01 is an iconic sports / dive timepiece from 1967.
Founded in 1914 by Ariste Racine in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, Enicar gained prominence for producing robust and reliable watches, especially during the 1950-60`s.
Like many watch brands of the 1950s, Enicar partnered with expeditions to demonstrate the robustness of its timepieces under extreme conditions. In 1956, the brand supplied Sea Pearl models to a Swiss Himalayan expedition that successfully scaled the peaks of Lhotse (8,516m) and Everest (8,849m).
This remarkable achievement brought significant attention to Enicar and inspired the creation of the Sherpa watch the same year. The collection was named in honor of the Nepalese guides whose expertise is essential in such challenging expeditions and it became iconic for its association with Himalayan expeditions and adventurous spirit.
In 1957, a Sherpa Ultrasonic stopwatch was attached to the hull of the Mayflower II, a faithful replica of the 17th-century English vessel that carried the Pilgrim Fathers to America. After the Mayflower II completed its transatlantic journey, the watch emerged fully functional, earning Enicar further acclaim.
Later that year, the company introduced a new diving model, the Sherpa Dive, a timepiece that would go on to symbolize reliability and endurance.
Over its 30-year production span, the Sherpa line became a cornerstone of Enicar’s catalog, featuring over 100 variations.
This Sherpa Guide ha a 43 mm stainless steel case with a robust EPSA Supercompressor design, a hallmark of professional-grade dive watches of the era. The case ensures water resistance and durability while maintaining a streamlined profile. The watch has its original cross-hatch crowns, a signature of the Supercompressor system, and a well preserved plexiglass crystal.
The case shows normal to light traces of use and it does not seem to have been polished. The bayonet-locked Oysterpearl caseback is in a very good condition with the serial number still legible
At the heart of the Sherpa Guide is the Enicar AR1146 in-house manufaccture automatic movement, a reliable caliber with GMT functionality.
The original black dial is in a very good condition, it shows only a light and even time patina, it has the original luminous markers, a 24-hour inner rotating bezel, and the outer two-directional world-time bezel with the red pointer.
This watch is complete with the original hands and with the original luminescent material
The original Enicar stainless steel bracelet complements the watch’s adventurous aesthetic and ensures a comfortable fit, it is in a very good condition and it shows only normal traces of use, with an overall length of over 20 cm..
This Enicar Sherpa Guide has undergone a comprehensive in-house service, ensuring optimal performance. It will be delivered with our six-month guarantee and originality certificate.
Collectors and enthusiasts seeking a fully original vintage travel watch with historical significance will find this piece an ideal addition.
This watch is an icon of the 1960`s sport dive watches. Please contact us for any additional information. We offer worldwide shipping and are happy to assist you in adding this exceptional timepiece to your collection. 
