4/21/2021 0 Comments Enicar Serial Numbers
The machined case back is lightly grazed (consistent with age), and the trademark Enicar case back engraving shows reasonable definition, despite wear.
![]() Enicar S Driver Jim ClarkColloquially referred to as the Jim Clark, the watch was made famous by renowned British Formula 1 driver Jim Clark OBE, who was often photographed wearing the reference.By the time of his passing, Jim Clark was motor-racings most successful winner, with 25 Grand Prix victories to his name.Enicars association with motorsport also extends to British Formula One Champion Stirling Moss, who chose Enicars Ultrasonic Sherpa Chronometer as his personal timekeeper during time trials. The Sherpa name is inspired by that of the resilient local carriers of the 1956 Swiss Himalayan expedition to Everest, which relied on Enicar timepieces. These chronographs were intended to be tool watches and were used as such in a range of professional endeavours. Enicar S Serial Number 126 XXXXThis Enicar Sherpa Graph 300, with serial number 126 XXXX has a round, stainless steel BREVET case with large chronograph pushers and an original, Saturn cross-patterned crown. The case measures 40 mm in diameter and is sharp and thick, retaining its definition. The screw-down case back features the Sherpa clamshell hallmark, ENICAR and STAINLESS STEEL INCABLOC - ULTRASONIC - SHERPA on the outside, along with its unique reference numbers. The case has straight-line lugs with sharp bevels and comes on a tan brown suede strap and steel tang buckle. Interestingly, this MKIII Enicar Sherpa Graph also (unusually) comes accompanied by an Enicar bracelet. Whilst not typically found with this particular reference (in this style), its overall condition suggests the two have been together for quite some time. The reverse panda configuration displays great legibility, owing to its contrasting black dial and grey outer Tachymeter scale. Furthermore, what is characteristic to the watch is the steel-edged, luminous paddle minute and hour hands. Over the years, the lume on this watch has aged to a consistent, dark orange patina, complementing the concentric, grey oversized registers fantastically. It features a white Enicar logo and applied Saturn, while SHERPA GRAPH is referenced on the dial at twelve oclock. A SWISS MADE marking is visible at six oclock below the twelve-hour sub-register. Enicar Sherpa Chronographs such as this Jim Clark are differentiated by the use of exceptional mechanical movements. Quartz mechanics dominated much of the late 60s and 70s, including Enicars very own Beta 21 quartz movement. This Enicar Sherpa Graph 300 however boasts a 17-jewel Valjoux 72 calibre, the same tried and tested column wheel chronograph mechanism famed for dependability and widespread use by manufactures such as Rolex. Born of an artisanal family, the trademark Racine had been registered some 44 years prior. An anagram of the family name ENICAR formed the symbol of quality the brand came to adopt throughout the 60s and 70s, and relationship with haute-horology associated today. The watch retains its original Saturn cross-patterned crown and pushers.
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