Watch Value Barometer #7
It has been four years since I published Watch Value Barometer #6 in December 2021. Yes, it has been that long! In those four years the world (and the watch…
A Life with Enicar: Interview with Jan Zengerink (1931 – 2018)
In November 2017, I had the honour of speaking with Jan Zengerink—then 86 years old, and bursting with life, knowledge, and stories. Jan was a master watchmaker, a born raconteur,…
Exploring the Enicar Sherpa (Super-)Jet
When in the late 1950s civil aviation took off, flying to different parts of the world sparked a need for watches that could display at least two time zones, allowing…
Coming up: Enicar GMT’s and the Jet Age
As civil aviation flourished in the late 1950s, transatlantic flights became more accessible and brought global destinations closer than ever. With Boeing launching direct routes from New York to London…
The final decade of Enicar SA
For many decades, Enicar represented quality, innovation, and meticulous Swiss craftsmanship. However, as the years progressed, the Enicar story took a dark turn, facing economic hardship, failed attempts at survival,…
The Enicar book MkIII wins an award!
The newly published 3th edition of the Enicar book has been awarded with a bronze medal for Best Coffee Table Book of 2024. I am honored to have been recognized…
The Enicar Sherpa tool watches from Antarctica
In 1958, for scientific research in Antarctica, a well-equipped individual would require a combination of specific clothing, technological equipment, and practical necessities to withstand the harsh Antarctic climate and carry…
Enicar book MkIII launched!
The Enicar Book, The watch world
After many months of writing, rewriting, designing, orchestrating photoshoots, and fine-tuning, the new Enicar book is out! My designer and I added several new chapters to the book and upgraded…
New old Enicar catalogues from 1966
While researching for the Enicar book MkIII, I spent a lot of time on Japanese auction sites. Nowadays, you don’t have to be an expert in the Japanese language to…
Sneak preview of the Enicar book MkIII
Here it is: the new cover of the Enicar book MKIII. We decided to put Jim Clark in the centre, next to a scientist and a diver. All illustrations are…