Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 19, 2022
LOT 264
Enicar
REF. 166-36-01, SELF-WINDING, CENTRE-SECONDS, DATE, AM-PM AND GMT INDICATIONS, BLACK DIAL; “SHERPA” “SUPER-JET”; STAINLESS STEEL
EUR 3,000 - 5,000
USD 3,200 - 5,300 / HKD 24,800 - 41,400 / CHF 3,100 - 5,100
Stainless steel, self-winding, vertical “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, winding-crowns with Enicar logo, black colour dial with centre-seconds, diurnal (day-time) and nocturnal (night-time) hours with a 24-hour (AM-PM) scale (central hour black and red colours index), two-time zone (same central hour index; inner bezel graduated for 24 hours independently adjustable by the crown at 2 o’clock) and half-instantaneous date of the month.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Enicar, La Chaux-de-Fonds
Model “Sherpa” “Super-Jet”
Reference 166-36-01
Year circa 1970-1975
Case No. 1 371 625
Material stainless steel
Bracelet black rubber Tropic strap (Ref. 21759; 22 mm.)
Buckle stainless steel buckle
Diameter 42.9 mm. (bezel)
Height 44.7 mm.
Width 42.9 mm.
Weight 91.1 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories copies of the invention patents
Notes
Case based on the Swiss invention patent No. 314 962, delivered on July 15, 1956 (application filed on November 2, 1953; published on August 31, 1956), to Ervin Piquerez, Basecourt (Bernese Jura), for a “Boîte étanche pour montre” (Waterproof watch-case).
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Movement based on the Swiss invention patent No. 472 716, delivered on April 14, 1966, to Ervin Piquerez, Basecourt (Bernese Jura), for a “Dispositif de suspension pour mouvement d’horlogerie” (Suspension device for a watch movement).
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Movement based on the German invention patent No. 1 673 682, delivered on April 15, 1966, to Ervin Piquerez, Basecourt (Bernese Jura), for a “Stoßdämpfende Aufhängevorrichtung für Uhrwerke” (Shock-absorbing suspension device for watch movements).
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Movement based on the Swiss invention patent No. 472 716, delivered on April 14, 1966, to Ervin Piquerez, Basecourt (Bernese Jura), for a “Dispositif de suspension pour mouvement d’horlogerie” (Suspension device for a watch movement).
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Movement based on the German invention patent No. 1 673 682, delivered on April 15, 1966, to Ervin Piquerez, Basecourt (Bernese Jura), for a “Stoßdämpfende Aufhängevorrichtung für Uhrwerke” (Shock-absorbing suspension device for watch movements).