Enicar Sherpa 144/35/03A

Enicar Sherpa Ops Ref. 144/35/03A

Enicar started its roots in La Chaux-de-Fonds Switzerland in 1913, however, it’s their sport models of the 60s and early 70s that collectors today cherish the most. Enicar was an early adopter of the EPSA designed Super Compressor case and created watches with numerous applications for flying, diving, and racing. The Sherpa OPS ref. 144/35/03A is one of the most impressive watches we’ve seen from Enicar and mirrors the Sherpa Ultradive asymmetrical case design. The Sherpa OPS differentiates itself from the Ultradive with its early PVD case and more covert matte black dial and grey inner bezel layout with orange accents. Patented in 1956 by Ervin Piquerez SA (EPSA), the SuperCompressor case possessed a unique sealing system that set it apart from other dive watch cases of the day. When exposed to higher water pressure, the spring-loaded case back of the SuperCompressor case sealed even tighter. Another innovation with the SuperCompressor was its approach to securing the bezel. As most diving watch timing bezels of the era rotated outside the case, the Enicar Super Compressor’s timing bezel rotated internally and was operated externally through a secondary crown. For the case of the Sherpa Ultradive and Sherpa OPS, there was an extra measure of security as the crown has to be pulled out to rotate the internal bezel. CASE & BRACELET The unpolished case retains most of its original PVD coating while offering a charming and handsome "well worn" patina that is consistent throughout the case. The case retains its original twin, cross-hatched, Enicar signed crowns that show some PVD loss through usage. The Sherpa stainless steel case back, adorned with the oyster and pearl medallion, is in wonderful condition, and retains all of its factory engravings in visible condition. The watch supplied with a Plastic strap Maintenance has recently been carried out.Enicar Sherpa Ops Ref. 144/35/03A $ 5,394 Basic Info Listing code HIIWL3 Brand Enicar Model Sherpa Reference number 144/35/03A Movement Automatic Case material Steel Bracelet material Plastic Year of production 1975 (Approximation) Condition Good (Light signs of wear or scratches) Scope of delivery No original box, no original papers Gender Men's watch/Unisex Location Greece, ARGIROUPOLI Price €5,000 (= $5,394) [Negotiable] Availability Item is in stock Caliber Movement Automatic Case Case material Steel Case diameter 41.5 x 14.5 mm Try it on Crystal Plexiglass Dial Black Dial numerals Roman numerals Bracelet/strap Bracelet material Plastic Bracelet color Black Clasp Buckle Clasp material Steel Functions Date Other PVD/DLC coating Enicar started its roots in La Chaux-de-Fonds Switzerland in 1913, however, it’s their sport models of the 60s and early 70s that collectors today cherish the most. Enicar was an early adopter of the EPSA designed Super Compressor case and created watches with numerous applications for flying, diving, and racing. The Sherpa OPS ref. 144/35/03A is one of the most impressive watches we’ve seen from Enicar and mirrors the Sherpa Ultradive asymmetrical case design. The Sherpa OPS differentiates itself from the Ultradive with its early PVD case and more covert matte black dial and grey inner bezel layout with orange accents. Patented in 1956 by Ervin Piquerez SA (EPSA), the SuperCompressor case possessed a unique sealing system that set it apart from other dive watch cases of the day. When exposed to higher water pressure, the spring-loaded case back of the SuperCompressor case sealed even tighter. Another innovation with the SuperCompressor was its approach to securing the bezel. As most diving watch timing bezels of the era rotated outside the case, the Enicar Super Compressor’s timing bezel rotated internally and was operated externally through a secondary crown. For the case of the Sherpa Ultradive and Sherpa OPS, there was an extra measure of security as the crown has to be pulled out to rotate the internal bezel. CASE & BRACELET The unpolished case retains most of its original PVD coating while offering a charming and handsome "well worn" patina that is consistent throughout the case. The case retains its original twin, cross-hatched, Enicar signed crowns that show some PVD loss through usage. The Sherpa stainless steel case back, adorned with the oyster and pearl medallion, is in wonderful condition, and retains all of its factory engravings in visible condition. The watch supplied with a Plastic strap Maintenance has recently been carried out.