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1958
ENICAR SEAPEARL 600 (SHERPA) Mens Vintage Explorers & Divers Watch
- Stainless Steel
The Watch that Summited Everest & Beat
the Rolex Sub - Warranty
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The
Watch that Summited Everest, Beat the Rolex Submariner
& tied the Blancpain 50 Fathoms
Many experienced watch collectors
know well the connection between famous explorers and their watches.
Companies like Rolex, Omega, and Jaeger-LeCoultre are a few of
the more notable brands to send their watches on far reaching
expeditions. One of the lesser known Swiss brands to do so was
Enicar, a brand with certain models really growing in collect
ability.
In May of 1956, Enicar supplied Seapearl
watches to the Albert Eggler-led Swiss expedition to climb Mt.
Lhotse and Mt. Everest. It seems to be generally believed that
this manual wind Seapearl 600 model was the watch worn.
As notable as it is to be
used on an Everest expedition, the Seapearl has another claim
to fame. In 1958, about the same time that this watch was built,
the US Navy began conducting official testing on the Rolex Submariner
6538 and Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Milspec 1 Divers. Because the
non-military issued Seapearl was popular with divers, it got included
in the test.
And far from an also ran,
in the Navy's evaluation it beat the Sub and traded wins with
the Blancpain. In fact, according to the Navy evaluation, it was
deemed by choice of the divers themselves was the Seapearl 600
when a rotating bezel wasn’t needed and by the Navy as "by
far the best buy."
One of the watch's strengths
is its interesting and highly legible luminous dial.
This
Seapearl is in pleasing honest original condition. The only replacement
part is the crown.
A
Master Watchmaker has just fully serviced the watch, and it is
functioning perfectly and running very true. For the finishing
touch a new leather strap has been installed making it ready for
immediate enjoyment. If you would like a canvas or other different
strap please inquire.
Included
with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement
and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate
of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
Enicar:
For those unfamiliar, Enicar made high quality Swiss watches that
rivaled the quality of those of Breitling, Tag Heuer, and other
more recognized luxury brands. Particularly popular in Asia, where
prices for their watches were lower than the companies competing
for market share in the luxury market yet of similar quality,
Enicar carved out a very successful business. Their watches like
the Seapearl 600 faired on par or better in U.S. Navy's tests
than the Rolex Submariner 6538 and Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Milspec
and also scaled Everest on the wrist of Albert Eggler's expedition
party.
Enicar
is the Swiss watch mogul and founder Ariste Racine's last name
spelled backwards.
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Timepiece's
Finer Points:
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Dial:
Matte black with large luminous indexes, signed Enicar Seapearl
600, original, excellent condition with light fading
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Crystal:
Excellent condition, vintage/original, acrylic
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Case: Steel,
ESPA, two-body, polished, screw back, faceted lugs, 34mm diameter
(without crown)
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Band:
Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
Please inquire
if you would like a different band.
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Movement:
Signed Enicar, manually wound, shock resistant, gilt finish
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Function: Hours,
Minutes, Sweep Seconds
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Detailed
Appraisal:
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Manufacturer:
Enicar
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Country
of origin: Switzerland
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Year
built: 1958
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Serial
number: 314,962
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Model:
Ultra Sonic Seapearl 600
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Functions:
Hours,
Minutes, Sweep Seconds
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Designed
for: Men
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Case
material: Stainless steel
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Case
markings (outside): Hand engraved RAK
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Case
condition: Excellent condition with light remants of wear
to the case back and previous light signs of polishing
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Dimensions:
34mm diameter (without crown)
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Dial:
Matte black with large luminous
indexes, signed Enicar Seapearl
600, original, excellent condition with light fading
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Hands:
Original, large steel batons
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Movement
type: Signed Enicar, manually wound, shock resistant, gilt finish
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Band: Leather,
fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
Please inquire
if you would like a different band.
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Width
between lugs: 18mm
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Serviced:
Fully serviced by a Master Watchmaker.
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Timing:
Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it
for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the
business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom
each have over forty years of experience and a large number
of parts.
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Warranty:
1-year C.O.T. warranty.
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Box/Papers:
BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS -
Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing
certificate
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If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully
refund the purchase price. Simply notify us and send it back
anytime within 30 days after it has been received.
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