Oh ok. 18mm wouldn't look good
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I have a mk3 sherpa graph. 18mm straps are a tad small for this model too
Hej!
Thanks for letting me in. I do live in the South of Denmark, and have been collecting wristwatches for almost 20 years, mainly 60ies era Swiss. Specialty Nivada, but I also do own a few Enicar. This one even made it into "the book", although I am to this day not certain that the dial is really genuine (though it really looks very good in close-up, at least not the usual "Mumbay print"). Reason being it is the only black dial edition of the Sherpa Date 33, which I have ever seen.
Thanks for letting me in. I do live in the South of Denmark, and have been collecting wristwatches for almost 20 years, mainly 60ies era Swiss. Specialty Nivada, but I also do own a few Enicar. This one even made it into "the book", although I am to this day not certain that the dial is really genuine (though it really looks very good in close-up, at least not the usual "Mumbay print"). Reason being it is the only black dial edition of the Sherpa Date 33, which I have ever seen.
Hi !
I am new to this forum and the depth of Enicar's world.
Been for 2-3 years seriously in the watch hobby to try and curate my personal collection.
Every steps of my life I've been trying to acquire new pieces (including micro brands) which I do not consider part of my collection as they have immense sentimental values.
On top of that I do auction to curate said collection exclusively with vintage pieces, focusing on the 60s-80s era. I always try to find 'special' watches with patina that fits my criteria or rare specifications.
The watch that get the most love and probably won´t go anywhere anytime soon is an IWC R811 Blue dial that I acquired 2 years ago (it has that Genta inspiration that I love!).
As part of previous experiences with various hobby and limited funds, I am trying this time, to aim for the long run. Considering the prices of vintage watches and my local legislation, I am trying to open up a company for it to make more sense and hopefully help me curate my collection even better.
What I appreciate about vintage is the historical meaning behind the watches and the patina which makes some pieces unique. I like my watches alive, therefor I am fairly against the new materials introduced in this modern era which do not age (Ceramic).
We can also relate how strong, helpful and knowledgeable communities/people are in regard to vintage watches.
On top of collecting watches I also try to gather books which are an amazing additional source of knowledge on top of what you can find on the internet.
Happy to be part of this forum, I hope to contribute I my way!
Many thanks for the help already provided.
Cheers,
I am new to this forum and the depth of Enicar's world.
Been for 2-3 years seriously in the watch hobby to try and curate my personal collection.
Every steps of my life I've been trying to acquire new pieces (including micro brands) which I do not consider part of my collection as they have immense sentimental values.
On top of that I do auction to curate said collection exclusively with vintage pieces, focusing on the 60s-80s era. I always try to find 'special' watches with patina that fits my criteria or rare specifications.
The watch that get the most love and probably won´t go anywhere anytime soon is an IWC R811 Blue dial that I acquired 2 years ago (it has that Genta inspiration that I love!).
As part of previous experiences with various hobby and limited funds, I am trying this time, to aim for the long run. Considering the prices of vintage watches and my local legislation, I am trying to open up a company for it to make more sense and hopefully help me curate my collection even better.
What I appreciate about vintage is the historical meaning behind the watches and the patina which makes some pieces unique. I like my watches alive, therefor I am fairly against the new materials introduced in this modern era which do not age (Ceramic).
We can also relate how strong, helpful and knowledgeable communities/people are in regard to vintage watches.
On top of collecting watches I also try to gather books which are an amazing additional source of knowledge on top of what you can find on the internet.
Happy to be part of this forum, I hope to contribute I my way!
Many thanks for the help already provided.
Cheers,
Hello!
Thanks for your introduction and for sharing your thoughts! Do you have pictures of your Enicar?
I am also new to this forum, and new as owner of an Enicar-watch
I got into really collecting vintage watches 2023, after already owning several watches that I had bought as new.
First after i inherited an old Eterna Matic 3000 from my dad, I felt the charme and magic of these old watches, each and every one of them with their own history.
I'm based in northern Sweden now
, originally born and raised in southern Austria 
Sending my greetings to the community, let's share and cultivate our lovely vintage pieces!
Bernd
Thanks for your introduction and for sharing your thoughts! Do you have pictures of your Enicar?
I am also new to this forum, and new as owner of an Enicar-watch
I got into really collecting vintage watches 2023, after already owning several watches that I had bought as new.
First after i inherited an old Eterna Matic 3000 from my dad, I felt the charme and magic of these old watches, each and every one of them with their own history.
I'm based in northern Sweden now
, originally born and raised in southern Austria Sending my greetings to the community, let's share and cultivate our lovely vintage pieces!
Bernd
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Welcome und schöne Grüße aus Graz.Hello!
Thanks for your introduction and for sharing your thoughts! Do you have pictures of your Enicar?
I am also new to this forum, and new as owner of an Enicar-watch
I got into really collecting vintage watches 2023, after already owning several watches that I had bought as new.
It was first after i inherited an old Eternal Matic 3000 from my dad, that I felt the charme and magic of these old watches, each and every one of them with their own history.
I'm based in northern Sweden now, originally born and raised in southern Austria
Sending my greetings to the community, let's share and cultivate our lovely vintage peaces!
Bernd
Matthias
Ebenfalls aus Graz
Grüß' die Heimat!
Good day,
I am a new member here. I have purchased my first "real" watch back in 2026 - a vitage Omega Speedmaster MkII.
Since then, over the years, and particularly since 2022, I got bit by the watch bug and my collection grew, with occasional shifts in focus, watches came and went and many stayed. At a certain point I came accross some Enicars and am currently calling 2 of them my own. By registering here, I hope to learn more about my timepieces, but also gaining new insights and knowledge in this very unique watch brand and its watches.
Thank you for having me here.
I am a new member here. I have purchased my first "real" watch back in 2026 - a vitage Omega Speedmaster MkII.
Since then, over the years, and particularly since 2022, I got bit by the watch bug and my collection grew, with occasional shifts in focus, watches came and went and many stayed. At a certain point I came accross some Enicars and am currently calling 2 of them my own. By registering here, I hope to learn more about my timepieces, but also gaining new insights and knowledge in this very unique watch brand and its watches.
Thank you for having me here.
Thank you @jbcollier.
Let's start:
Sherpa Jet. My first Enicar I have acquired about 3 years ago. I was primarily attracted by the 2 crowns and the inner bezel. Pretty clean example on Enicar bracelet and even with box. Unfortunately, recently it makes some trouble - see my separate thread looking for an Enicar-knowledgeable watchmaker.
And here a photo:
Let's start:
Sherpa Jet. My first Enicar I have acquired about 3 years ago. I was primarily attracted by the 2 crowns and the inner bezel. Pretty clean example on Enicar bracelet and even with box. Unfortunately, recently it makes some trouble - see my separate thread looking for an Enicar-knowledgeable watchmaker.
And here a photo:
The second Enicar which still is in my posession is a Healthways 100. Very different to the Jet, and to be honest, I am sometimes thinking to let it go. Why? Radium Lume and its supposed health risksand the rather small size. But it is still with me, so unique and strong in its small case.
In between the two, I owned a few simpler 3 hand Enicars, but they did not make it to my wrist very often and I decided to let them go and please someone else who gives them more opportunities to go around.
So far this was my Enicar Journey till now. Let's see where this forum will lead me to
Thank you for your interest and I look forward to interesting discussions.
So far this was my Enicar Journey till now. Let's see where this forum will lead me to
Thank you for your interest and I look forward to interesting discussions.I’m also enamoured with the Enicar tool watches of the 50s, 60s and early 70s. My first Enicar is the doppelgänger of your Healthways. I still am floored by its bold design and beautiful details (cross-hatch crown, compressor case-back, turtle lugs). Simply storing it behind glass is sufficient to null the radiation output. I’m also a huge fan of the world time Guide watches and I have an embarrassingly large number of them.
That is amazing. Where can I find pictures of your World Timer collection?
