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…
Category: Enicar models
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 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…
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…
Enicar and the Porsche Carrera 6
Build for street racing, the Porsche 906, or Carrera 6, was introduced in 1966. Supposedly 50 (some would argue and say 65) were produced, making this car ultra rare. Even…
5 Star Jewels to treasure
Everyone new to vintage Enicar is focussed on the Sherpa models. The Sherpa chronographs have been rising in price steadily and also the 1950s and 1960s diver models are hot,…
The Enicar F45 ‘Pelé’ chronograph
Watch brands have been sponsoring professional sports for decades. So far, Enicar can be linked to motor sports like Formula One, sidecar racing and motorcycle racing, diving, tennis, cycling, shooting…
Top vintage Enicar picks of 2020
It has been a year that most of us want to forget. And even though the COVID-19 crisis has been dominating the watch world in 2020 (dramatic sales figures by…
Investigating Swiss police Super-Dives
The great thing about the social media times we live in, is that collectors from all over the world are connected and interesting information is widely shared. Sure, the Enicar…
Sherpa tool watch matrix
Enicar models, The Enicar Book
Enicar Sherpa tool watches are popular with collectors of the brand and many vintage watch aficionados. In the Enicar book, I dedicated several chapters to these excellent time pieces. Also,…