Enicar Ultrasonic 25 Jewels

[Jefferson]

Hello,
I'm trying to find out the age of the above wristwatch. The back shows me details, but I can't seem to find something similar online.
Attached is a photo of the back plate, and also face.
Would really appreciate help, as this is a very sentimental family item.
Thank you
Jefferson

 

[hurmen]

The watch has Ultrasonic on the dial and on the back. Enicar introduced that technology in 1953.

The 010 in 010/036 on the back indicates a movement cal. 1010.
Not sure when Enicar discontinued that movement exactly. Somewhere in the 1960's I believe.

So I'd say the watch was made somewhere between 1953 and the 1960's.

 

[Jefferson]

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[Jefferson]

Hi, hurmen,
Many thanks for your reply.
The watch belonged to my father, so those dates match up.
It is still in working condition, and keeps time well. The winder is a bit dodgy, and wonder if it is worth the money to have the watch overhauled. Not sure how much this would cost.
What are your thoughts?
Cheers

 

[jbcollier]

If it were my father’s watch, it would be worth fixing up for its sentimental value. I would certainly fix up any of my Dad’s old watches had he kept them. Sadly, he went digital in the 80s and got rid of his mechanical watches. It will not be a good investment otherwise.

 

[Jefferson]

If it were my father’s watch, it would be worth fixing up for its sentimental value. I would certainly fix up any of my Dad’s old watches had he kept them. Sadly, he went digital in the 80s and got rid of his mechanical watches. It will not be a good investment otherwise.

Hi, jb,
Thanks for your response. The repair/service of this watch would probably cost more than my father would deem to be a sensible decision. I have no idea what it would cost, but I'm led to believe that it might be in the hundredas of dollars. And in which case my father would have said to use it while it works, then 'bin' it. I already have a few items of Dad's that I will always keep and value them highly, eg his Army medals from WW11. I wouldn't ever treat this possible repair as a financial investment.
So it's all a bit of a balancing act for me, and until I can get to a watchmaker for a quote/advice, I'll continue to wear it.
Appreciate your thoughts.
Cheers

 

[Sunbeam_T35]

I’ve had a very similar 1010 overhaul serviced and crystal replaced for ~$160 AU in recent times. It’s not that expensive. The movement is robust enough and the issue described is probably an easy fix on service.

Those old gold 60’s 3-hander no-dates look really nice on a dark tan or navy blue leather strap. Because it’s a no-date with a bit of mid-century style and sentimental to you - it’s certainly worth getting assessed by a reputable watch repairer.

You will be amazed at how much a crystal replacement and a new tidy strap completely changes the vibe of the piece.

 

[Jefferson]

I’ve had a very similar 1010 overhaul serviced and crystal replaced for ~$160 AU in recent times. It’s not that expensive. The movement is robust enough and the issue described is probably an easy fix on service.

Those old gold 60’s 3-hander no-dates look really nice on a dark tan or navy blue leather strap. Because it’s a no-date with a bit of mid-century style and sentimental to you - it’s certainly worth getting assessed by a reputable watch repairer.

You will be amazed at how much a crystal replacement and a new tidy strap completely changes the vibe of the piece.

Hello, Sunbeam,
I would be more than happy to pay that sort of money..... can you recommend someone in Australia ...or elsewhere? I had my local watch repairer recently put in a new glass (crystal?), but it doesn't look brand new to me. See the attached image, compared to the original. Looks a lot better, doesn't it? I recently had a new crystal installed in an old Seiko, and it looks superb....cost $140, though.
I will have to buy a new watchband, as the old one is a bit small for my wrist, and I'll follow your good advice.
Appreciate your help

 

[Jefferson]

Hello, Sun
..... can you recommend someone in Australia ...or elsewhere? I had my local watch repairer recently put in a new glass (crystal?), but it doesn't look brand new to me.

Hi, again,
Is there a 'raised crystal' glass available for this model Enicar?
Appreciate any help

 

[Sunbeam_T35]

Looks to me that the replacement is a bog-standard acrylic crystal - which is what the original would have been. Can’t speak to ‘raised crystal’ as I’m not sure entirely what you mean by that. Perhaps a mineral or Saphire crystal is available but would probably be expensive and an over-investment.

Thomas Timepieces Newcastle is my trusted watch repairer.