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Enicar Jet Graph Chronograph Sherpa 300 Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Enicar Jet Graph Sherpa 300 wristwatch features a 40 mm stainless steel case with a bidirectional rotating 24-hour bezel and a 17-jewel movement. Sourced from a Florida collector's estate, the watch features a three-register black chronograph dial with baton hour markers. The case back is inscribed with reference '072 02 02', patent number 'brevet 314962', and serial number '1305021'. According to the auction listing, the movement runs, the bezel rotates in both directions, and chronograph functions operate, with the flyback returning to zero.

Enicar Jet Graph Chronograph Sherpa 300 wristwatch, reference 072 02 02.
Enicar Jet Graph Chronograph Sherpa 300 wristwatch, reference 072 02 02. — Hess Fine Auctions. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.invaluable.com
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Enicar
Reference
072 02 02
Catalogue / lot identifier
11042
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
Not established
Source-reported serial
1305021

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Construction and Markings

The timepiece is housed in a stainless steel case measuring 40 mm in diameter, with a lug-to-lug distance of 49 mm and a thickness of 13 mm. A crown is positioned at the side, flanked by two chronograph pushers. The bidirectional rotating bezel is described as rotating fluidly in both directions.

The case back is inscribed with 'Stainless Steel incabloc swiss enicar ultrasonic brevet 314962 1305021 Sherpa 072 02 02'. The internal lug width is 20 mm.

Evidence for this section
  • “Diameter: 40mm Lugtip to Lugtip: 49mm Thickness: 13mm”
  • “Bezel rotates fluidly in both directions.”
  • “Back of watch says as follows Stainless Steel incabloc swiss enicar ultrasonic brevet 314962 1305021 Sherpa 072 02 02”
  • “Inside Lugs: 20mm”

Movement and Functionality

The watch features a 17-jewel movement, with the movement marked 'ENICAR Seventten 17 Jewels Adjusted'. The watch is reported as running and keeping time.

The chronograph functionality is reported to include stop, start, and flyback operations, with the flyback mechanism returning to the zero position. The seller suggests an overhaul by a watchmaker for optimum timekeeping.

Evidence for this section
  • “All Words on Movement: ENICAR Seventten 17 Jewels Adjusted”
  • “Watch is running and keeping time.”
  • “all functions work stop start and fly back but the fly back does fly back to zero.”
  • “For optimum timekeeping we suggest an overhaul by a watchmaker at the buyers expense.”

Condition and Attribution

The watch shows even wear, including abrasions on the crystal, with the dial reported as well preserved with small moments of toning or paint loss. The item is attached to a stainless steel band with a length of 8 inches.

The source notes that as they were not the original owners, they cannot conclusively guarantee that the watch has not been modified or that components have not been changed. The source indicates that no internal images of the case back or movement are provided.

Evidence for this section
  • “Even wear throughout with some abrasion on crystal, dial is well preserved with small moments of toning or paint loss.”
  • “Band/Bracelet Length: 8in”
  • “we cannot conclusively tell you it has never been sized, had re-tipping or new prongs, a change of clasp or other common modifications”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber model used in this reference?
  • Do the stamps 'brevet 314962' correlate with the specific case construction of this model?
  • Are there records of internal case back markings for this reference?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Enicar Jet Graph Chronograph Sherpa 300 Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference072 02 02“Sherpa 072 02 02”
Case Diameter40mm“Diameter: 40mm”
Case MaterialStainless Steel“Case Metal: Stainless Steel”
Jewel Count17“Jewels: 17”
Movement InscriptionENICAR Seventten 17 Jewels Adjusted“All Words on Movement: ENICAR Seventten 17 Jewels Adjusted”
Serial Number1305021“1305021 Sherpa 072 02 02”
Total Weight95g“Total Watch Weight: 95g”
Band Width18mm“Band Width: 18mm”

Visible details

  • External rotating bezel with 24-hour markings split into dark and light sectors
  • Three-register black dial signed 'ENICAR Jet GRAPH' below 12 o'clock
  • Surface scratches and scuffs visible across the crystal
  • Two chronograph pushers flanking a fluted crown on the right side of the stainless steel case

Research qualifications

  • No photographs showing the movement or the case back interior are provided in the visible images.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

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