Enicar Military Cadman mechanical 17 jewel Extremely Rare
Basic Info
Listing code : 8USWI9
Brand : Enicar
Reference number : Enicar
Movement : Manual winding
Case material : Gold/Steel
Bracelet material : Textile
Year of production : 1946 (Approximation)
Condition : Used (Fair)
Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers
Gender : Men's watch/Unisex
Location : United States of America, Arizona, Scottsdale
Price : 2,500
Availability : Item is in stock
Caliber
Movement : Manual winding
Caliber/movement : Manual Enicar Swiss
Number of jewels : 17
Case
Case material : Gold/Steel
Case diameter : 31 mm
Crystal : Mineral Glass
Dial : Champagne
Dial numerals : Arabic numerals
Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material : Textile
Bracelet color : Orange
This is a watch connoisseurs/ collectors watch. Only a few functioning/ well running Enicar watches are left in the whole world. This model the Cadman is the only one available that I am aware of. Of course the Sherpa is Enicar’s most prominent watch, but this one is a very unique and beautifully aged watch.
On October 1, 1913 Ariste Racine (1889 - 1958) and his wife Emma Blatt started a 'Manufacture d'Horlogerie Ariste Racine' in the Rue du Crêt 24 in La Chaux-de-Fonds*. As the name 'Racine' was already a trademark, registered since 1870 by Jules Racine Sr., Emma Racine-Blatt proposed an anagram of the family name: 'ENICAR'. Ariste Racine registered his manufacture and that brand name on January 6, 1914. During WOrld War I Ariste's military style watches were exported to Germany, Russia and China. Many landed in the pocket of soldiers. An interesting customer was a Japanese merchant, Tenshodo-san, who imported Swiss watches since 1889 and who was sole agent for Narudan, Tissot and Zenith watches since 1913. His company, anno 1879, still exists.
ENICAR did good trades with many military forces all over the world between World War one and two and After the WWII ENICAR had to focus on regular consumers. In 1953 a new factory and high end laboratory in nearby Oensingen was opened, where all own movements were 'ultrasonic' cleaned. A modern method that was printed or engraved on all watches. ENICAR was also able to epilamize (= avoiding oil to run on) surfaces of its movements.
Modern production methods were introduced and production and sales went sky-high. In the early 1950's over 70,000 movements were produced annually. ENICAR developed interesting watches, which were sturdy and reliable.
Swiss made ENICAR watches (1913-1988) were and still are high end wrist watches, that were/are equaling the quality of watches made by Rolex, Omega, IWC and many others. On second hand markets prices are remaining relatively high. Very early Enicar watches and clocks made for the aviation industry have become very rare.
Collectors have to be careful as many copies and illegal watches - named ENICAR - are offered worldwide. ENICAR watches made after 1988 are in no way related to the original Enicar watches.
A very nice and rare example here the Enicar Cadman is a mid-size watch
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This beautifully aged example is in exceptional running condition. And although nowadays men’s watches are usually on the larger side, this is a truly unique watch in the military watchmaking history.
This unique and very Interesting dial was made when Enicar were at their peak. The face measures some 32mm across to include the crown. The Silver/Gold case is in good condition significant signs of wear of many generations. Super movement marked, 17 jewel, adjusted, swiss, Enicar Watch co.
The watch Comes on orange NATO strap to reflect the watches military history. Great watch from when Enicar were making super time pieces. This is beautifully aged watch and wears its vintage look with a perfect internal function. It is for someone who is into the unique vintage look of a brand that is not readily available. There are only a few left in the world and you would have an interesting and very unique look on your wrist without duplicates. The orange NATO strap gives the watch a fresh look and reflects the vintage military history of this unique watch. The watch is Pre-ultrasonic and pre-automatic movement.
