Super Jet Authentication and Value *About to purchase*

Jimbo85281

Jimbo85281

Member
Sherpa
So I'm about to pull the trigger on this Super Jet and I want to get your opinions. To me it looks completely original for a 33, mk I.

What do you guys believe the value should be considering it is running but not recently serviced? Thanks!!
 

Attachments

  • Screenshot_20210907-144336_Chrome.jpg
    Screenshot_20210907-144336_Chrome.jpg
    575.3 KB · Views: 25
  • Screenshot_20210907-144325_Chrome.jpg
    Screenshot_20210907-144325_Chrome.jpg
    618.1 KB · Views: 27
  • Screenshot_20210907-144313_Chrome.jpg
    Screenshot_20210907-144313_Chrome.jpg
    558.6 KB · Views: 36
  • Screenshot_20210907-144257_Chrome.jpg
    Screenshot_20210907-144257_Chrome.jpg
    567 KB · Views: 37
J

jbcollier

Member
Enicaristi
Sherpa
Looks very nice to me though I am on my phone, not my desktop. The back especially looks to be free from the usual gouges from trying to open it without the correct tool.

Here’s a link to a similar watch:

shop.hodinkee.com

1960s Enicar Sherpa Super Jet GMT Ref. 146/003

Why This Watch Matters How do you make a Sherpa Jet better? Make it bigger and make it Super of course. The Full Story Enicar was founded in Switzerland in 1914 by Ariste Racine. He reversed the spelling of his last name to come up with the name of his company. Enicar is one of those brands that...
shop.hodinkee.com shop.hodinkee.com

Google “Enicar 146/003” for other examples.

Price? I can’t help you there other than to say they are going up. Enicar is now an “it” brand and mainstream collectors are looking to add an example or two to their collections. The $3800 asked in the above link seems outrageous to me but it may also be the new norm.

Just one thing to wary of, parts are becoming increasingly difficult to source and there are not any new parts being made. If you are buying watches as investments (not my thing but I don’t judge) you need to be careful about actually using the watch. If something goes wrong, you might be a long time looking for replacement parts. If you can’t find parts, then your investment will depreciate significantly.
 
Jimbo85281

Jimbo85281

Member
Sherpa
jbcollier said:
Looks very nice to me though I am on my phone, not my desktop. The back especially looks to be free from the usual gouges from trying to open it without the correct tool.

Here’s a link to a similar watch:

shop.hodinkee.com

1960s Enicar Sherpa Super Jet GMT Ref. 146/003

Why This Watch Matters How do you make a Sherpa Jet better? Make it bigger and make it Super of course. The Full Story Enicar was founded in Switzerland in 1914 by Ariste Racine. He reversed the spelling of his last name to come up with the name of his company. Enicar is one of those brands that...
shop.hodinkee.com shop.hodinkee.com

Google “Enicar 146/003” for other examples.

Price? I can’t help you there other than to say they are going up. Enicar is now an “it” brand and mainstream collectors are looking to add an example or two to their collections. The $3800 asked in the above link seems outrageous to me but it may also be the new norm.

Just one thing to wary of, parts are becoming increasingly difficult to source and there are not any new parts being made. If you are buying watches as investments (not my thing but I don’t judge) you need to be careful about actually using the watch. If something goes wrong, you might be a long time looking for replacement parts. If you can’t find parts, then your investment will depreciate significantly.
Click to expand...


Thanks for the reply. I wish hodinkee dated their listing because I have no idea when that was from. It looks like a pristine example so not a bad price today. I've seen several listed for over 5k and some near 6k. Not that they are going to sell for that necessarily.

I'm used to scarce parts as I've collected vintage Seiko for the last 5 years. It can be tough for sure!
 
Jimbo85281

Jimbo85281

Member
Sherpa
Can anyone tell me if this is a replacement crystal for this super jet? I believe it is but just curious to know your thoughts.
 

Attachments

  • Screenshot_20210912-172305_Gmail.jpg
    Screenshot_20210912-172305_Gmail.jpg
    387.7 KB · Views: 16
H

helmbe

New member
Yes, i think it's a replacement crystal.. the original crystal looks different (sorry, my picture is not the very best)
 

Attachments

  • crystal.jpg
    crystal.jpg
    195.9 KB · Views: 6
Jimbo85281

Jimbo85281

Member
Sherpa
helmbe said:
Yes, i think it's a replacement crystal.. the original crystal looks different (sorry, my picture is not the very best)
Click to expand...
Thanks for the reply. Yes. It looks like the original has a very flat top. Do you know if they're available anywhere?
 
Jimbo85281

Jimbo85281

Member
Sherpa
helmbe said:
Never seen a NOS one.
But there's a guy from portugal ooh made new crystals for the ENICAR Sherpa Guide und some other ENICARs...

www.ebay.de

Plexi ENICAR SHERPA GUIDE Plexi Glass VERY RARE PARTS | eBay

Finden Sie Top-Angebote für Plexi ENICAR SHERPA GUIDE Plexi Glass VERY RARE PARTS bei eBay. Kostenlose Lieferung für viele Artikel!
www.ebay.de
.
Click to expand...

I'll definitely check that out. I see that someone is selling new crystals for the Graph. I think those are 36mm so not sure if they're the same size as the Super Jet. The profile on these looks a little closer to the original.

www.ebay.com

Enicar Sherpa Graph chronograph crystal plexi glass | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Enicar Sherpa Graph chronograph crystal plexi glass at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
www.ebay.com
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top