The Jet Age Enicar 817 CH

[JimJupiter]

Hey folks,

a recent discovery let me write a new blog post over at enicar101.com about the connection of Enicar and the Jet Age. Looks like Enicar watches / Clocks were on the first Jet planes in the early 60s.

Have a look and lets discuss here if you want

The Jet Age Enicar Ref. 817 CH

While browsing through some old newspaper archives, I found some very interesting ads regarding our beloved brand. In this case the newspapers came from Singapur, mainly published in “The Str…

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[jbcollier]

I saw the bitsa one on ebay. Wanted a lot, not much there so it took a long time to sell.

 

[jbcollier]

I have a number of the Heuer dash instruments: a couple of Master Times (8 day clock) and Monte Carlos (12hr timer). Which combined make Rally Master sets. Also a Sebring (60 minute split timer) and a Navia (8 day clock for water craft). The oldest Rally master pair are off being overhauled and will be installed in a '68 Lotus Europa on their return.

I also have a Grob aviation clock:

Grob Aircraft Chronograph

The pilot's need for an easy to use analogue chronograph with stopfunctions and exceptional reliability, all at an affordable price, hasbeen fulfilled by the Benz-Micro Aircraft Chronograph. Features: Swiss ETA quartz movement 12 ...

friebe.aero

It's a 12hr chronograph that I use on a vintage scooter. It has a quartz movement so can take the vibration.

 

[jbcollier]

... they all wear a bit large on the wrist though ;-)