Enicar Sherpa Ultrasonic Seapearl 120/013 AR 1121

This 1963 Enicar Sherpa Supercompressor, reference 120/013, retains an EPSA steel case, original reinforced Enicar plexiglass and a NOS Tropic band from the 1960s. Its matte black date dial has gilt printing and aged luminous details. Hand-wound AR 1121 powers a compact 35 mm watch with clearly preserved Sherpa and Seapearl caseback markings.

Matte black dial and matched luminous patina

Gilt Arabic and block markers occupy the cardinal positions, with slim batons elsewhere and aged luminous plots near their bases. A fine minute track surrounds Enicar and Saturn branding at 12 and Sherpa script at 6. The framed date at 3 shows black numerals on a white disc.

Broad polished dauphine hour and minute hands have central luminous strips. The slender seconds hand has a small circular counterweight near the pinion. Even dial age, intact gilt printing and matching lume patina remain visible.

EPSA case and Brevet 314962

The stainless steel case has short slightly faceted lugs, measuring 35 mm in diameter and 42 mm from lug to lug with a 17 mm fitting. A slim fixed polished bezel surrounds the original reinforced Enicar plexiglass. The coin-edge crown sits close to the flank for winding and setting.

The back carries Sherpa, Ultrasonic, Incabloc, Seapearl, Swiss, reference 120/013 and Brevet 314962. Inside, EPSA Swiss Case and Enicar Watch Co. Swiss signatures identify the case maker and watch company, a useful construction detail when comparing Swiss vintage watches.

Brevet 314962 identifies the patented supercompressor construction of EPSA (Ervin Piquerez S.A.), using a bayonet closure and gasket compressed more tightly by external water pressure. That original engineering belongs to the history of diving vintage watches. Present water resistance is not guaranteed; the historical construction does not establish suitability for diving today.

Original 1960s NOS Tropic band

The high-quality original black Tropic rubber band is NOS from the 1960s, with its characteristic texture and ventilated holes. It preserves a period strap presentation alongside the case and crystal.

Enicar’s Sherpa and Seapearl families used EPSA cases in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The families’ expedition and mountaineering heritage places them among the exploration-oriented designs of 1960s vintage watches.

Hand-wound AR 1121 and originality

Enicar’s in-house AR 1121 has a date and Incabloc shock protection. As with other manual-wind vintage watches, regular crown winding is part of daily use. The watch is used and retains original components, sharp case lines and clear model and patent engravings. The movement is fully serviced and fully operational. A 12-month warranty accompanies the watch, and worldwide shipping is available.