Disclaimer: This vintage timepiece has been serviced with all original components checked; however, due to natural wear on the movement, timing performance will not be accurate. The watch must not be exposed to moisture or high-impact activities to avoid permanent damage. The item is sold "as is" in honest, original condition.
Founded in Switzerland, Ariste Racine’s Enicar applied the Star Jewels designation to models utilizing reliable calibers for practical complications like date displays. The silver dial of this specific Enicar reference exhibits significant wear and patina across its entire surface, indicating long-term chemical degradation consistent with mid-century atmospheric exposure. Applied baton indices sit adjacent to the printed "T SWISS MADE T" signature at six o'clock, verifying the original factory application of radioactive tritium luminous material.
Enicar S.A. was established in 1914 by Ariste Racine, who utilized a reversal of his surname for the brand identity. The manufacturer achieved significant global distribution, particularly in Asia, and gained prestige through its Sherpa collection, which was utilized in the 1956 Swiss expedition to Mount Everest.
Following the quartz crisis, the original Swiss entity went bankrupt in 1987, and the brand name was subsequently acquired by a Hong Kong-based investment group, leading to a distinction between historical Swiss production and modern mass-produced iterations.
Overall Grade: 5 / 10 | Honest Condition, Heavy Wear Production: est. 1960s Contents: Watch Only Genre: Vintage Dress Watch
Size: 36mm Thickness: approx. 10mm Lug Width: approx. 18mm
Case: Stainless steel, mirrorred finish, heavily worn Bezel: Stainless steel, mirrored finish, heavily worn Dial: Silver sunburst dial, applied markers with tritium lume, heavily worn Hands: Steel baton hands, tritium lumed
Crown: Stainless steel, push-pull crown, heavily worn Crystal: Domed acrylic crystal, heavily worn Bracelet: Aftermarket leather strap Caseback: Stainless steel, solid, screw-down, heavily worn Movement: Manual Wind Caliber: AR 1140