Connoiseur of Time


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1964 ENICAR SHERPA GUIDE 33 GMT World Time Mens Pilots Compressor Watch, Extra Large Size - Stainless Steel
Original Mark II with Bracelet - 43mm Diameter - Fully Serviced with Warranty





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Designed for the Jet-Setting Global Traveler - Original with Bracelet - Extra Large Size

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 collectability.

Intended for use by pilots, travelers, and airline and marine personnel, the Sherpa Guide gained its name for the fact that Enicar watches had been recently used on an expedition that summited Mt. Everest. It is a wonderfully rugged full-featured travelers watch with a very robust for the era 43mm diameter and its large crowns make it wear even larger than that.

Although it has a 24 hour GMT hand, the watch is better characterized as a World timer. In its advertising, Enicar claimed it was the only watch of its kind. Besides the 24 hour GMT hand it features the names of important cities from around the globe grouped together by time zone and printed on the rotating bezel dial so the owner could see the exact time of any location in the world at just a glance.

Powering the watch is its original Enicar AR1146 automatic movement with date.

Besides is very cool design and both GMT and World Time features, what is quite striking about this watch is its size. Its ESPA Super Compressor divers case. Almost 10% larger than the largest Rolex sport watches from the day, its wide bezel makes it feel much larger than them, and its two large crown further strengthen that feeling.

We were fortunate to acquire it with all of its original parts in honest and pleasing condition.

Unlike what is normally the case with these, the World Time bezel does not show lots of wear. The case back shows light remnants of wear and signs of previous fairly light to moderate polishing; Only the back appears to have been polished - the rest of the case appears never to have been and retains nice lines. The sides of the clasp of its original beads of rice bracelet show wear - otherwise the bracelet presents as scratch-free.

Its untouched original dial presents nicely with darkly toned luminous.

One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, broaching the center wheel, polishing the original crystal, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $695 value). Photos of the inside available upon request.

It is running exceptionally strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new high-level chronometer in our testing position.

For the finishing touch, a new calfskin leather strap has been installed and it has been meticulously detailed 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. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page 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.


Timepiece's Finer Points:

Dial: Matte black with steel applique baton indexes, signed Enicar Sherpa Guide 33, black and white 24 hour markings, aperture for the date, original, excellent condition with light aging

Crystal: Acrylic, original, very good condition with only slight wear

Please inquire if you would like a new one installed.

Case: Steel, massive and heavy, two-body, polished, outer bezel with cities of the world and inner bezel with 24 hour indication, faceted lugs, screw back, 43mm diameter (without crown)

Band: Original, signed Enicar, beads of rice, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. 7 inches, adjustable, The sides of the clasp of its original beads of rice bracelet show wear - otherwise the bracelet presents as scratch-free.

Movement: Enicar signed automatic caliber AR1146, 33J, shock resistant, gilt finish

Function: World Time, Automatic, Hours, Minutes, GMT, Date, Sweep Seconds

Crowns: Original, signed  

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Detailed Appraisal:


  • Manufacturer: Enicar
  • Country of origin: Switzerland

  • Year built: c. 1964

  • Case no.: 513,001

  • Model: Sherpa Guide 33 GMT (so-called Mark II version)

  • Functions: World Time, Automatic, Hours, Minutes, GMT, Date, Sweep Seconds

  • Designed for: Men

  • Case material: Stainless steel

  • Case markings (inside): ESPA Swiss Case, Enicar Watch Co.

  • Case condition: Honest and pleasing condition. Unlike what is normally the case with these, the World Time bezel does not show lots of wear. The case back shows light remnants of wear and signs of previous fairly light to moderate polishing; Only the back appears to have been polished - the rest of the case appears never to have been and retains nice lines.

  • Dimensions: 43mm diameter (without crown)

  • Dial:  Matte black with steel applique baton indexes, signed Enicar Sherpa Guide 33, black and white 24 hour markings, aperture for the date, original, excellent condition with light aging

  • Hands: Original, batons

  • Movement type: Enicar signed automatic caliber AR1146, 33J, shock resistant, gilt finish

  • Band: Original, signed Enicar, beads of rice, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. 7 inches, adjustable, The sides of the clasp of its original beads of rice bracelet show wear - otherwise the bracelet presents as scratch-free.

  • Width between lugs: 22mm

  • Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, broaching the center wheel, polishing the original crystal, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $695 value).

  • Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running exceptionally strong and true, keeping time on par with with a brand new high-level chronometer in our testing position.

  • Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it.

  • Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running strong and true.

  • Warranty: 1-year international C.O.T. warranty.

    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 extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.

  • Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate


100% satisfaction guarantee. 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. Our goal is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience. View our feedback and shop with confidence.

 

Connoisseur of Time, Inc.
1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 6-343
Suwanee, GA 30024
U.S.A.


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Connoisseur of Time, Inc.
1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 6-343
Suwanee, GA 30024
U.S.A.
 

Phone: eBay does not allow our contact information to be displayed. Please Google our name and visit our website if you would like to contact us by phone. It is listed toward the bottom of our homepage and prominently on each watch's listing page.

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
10am - 4pm EST

Closed Saturdays & Sundays.

Our Selling & Shipping Information:

  • 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with it, you are welcome to return it in the condition it was sold anytime within 30 days for a full refund of the purchase price. Our goal is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience. We hope you love it!

  • The water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We don't recommend getting a vintage watch wet - and really don't recommend showering or diving with it - even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

  • We have extensive international shipping experience. In the last 12 years we have safely shipped thousands of high value watches around the world (to over 70 countries!).

  • All items are packaged very carefully and mailed in large reinforced shipping boxes appropriate for high value items so you don't need to worry about your watch arriving safely. Wait until you see how big the box is that your watch is coming in!

    (Please do remember though that while we do our very best and have careful procedures and quality control inspections - we will again fully re-test the proper functioning of your watch after you pay, right before we send it to you -
    from time to time some courier workers don't handle packages the way we think that they would want their own packages to be handled.

    Watches are ultra-precision instruments, and the timekeeping of most is governed by a small spring that is only about 1/8 the thickness of a human hair. The vast majority of our watches arrive safely and problem free. However at times vintage watches
    and their hairsprings can be sensitive to rough courier handling or just having a difficult trip to you.

    But even on a bad day there's still good news... We offer a full one-year warranty on virtually every watch we sell (unless occasionally specifically stated otherwise), so if anything happens to it in transit or goes wrong anytime in the first year, we will gladly repair it for you at no charge. Yes, even the older vintage watches. So sit back, relax, and dream about the first place where you're going to wear your new watch!

  • Our official warranty in many ways mirrors those of a number of the watch manufacturers and covers the proper timekeeping of the movement. It does not cover things like abuse, being dropped, crystals, bracelets, crowns, case parts etc. or water resistance. While we are the sole determinants of what qualifies for warranty work.... even if you have a problem that you don't think will qualify for coverage, tell us about it anyway. We are here to serve and just might be able to help you.

  • Winning bidders must fully pay within 48 hours of the end of the auction. After 48 hours the watch will be relisted.

  • To be fair to all bidders, we make it our practice not to end an auction early.

  • Because of the high rate of lost items and number of fraudulent payments, we do not sell or ship to Indonesia or Africa.

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The insurance fee for certain “high-risk” countries not in the above list is a flat rate of $50.


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