Identity and Model Designation
The timepiece is catalogued as an Enicar Sherpa 300 Aqua-Graph, described as a large stainless steel chronograph wristwatch bearing reference number 072-02-02A. The auction description notes a so-called "PANDA" dial configuration.
The auction entry records that the case, dial, and movement are signed. No serial number or explicit production date is specified in the catalog record, though promotional notes reference a 50-year interval.
Evidence for this section
- “Sherpa 300 Aqua-Graph - Exceptional and rare large stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with so-called PANDA dial reference no. 072-02-02A”
- “case, dial and movement signed.”
Case, Bezel, and Bracelet Construction
The source notes a stainless steel case measuring 43 mm in diameter with faceted down-turned lugs, a screw-down back, and two chronograph pushers situated in the band. Visual inspection confirms the faceted down-turned lugs and two round pump pushers.
A black outer rotating bezel marked with 5-minute numerals and inner red segments is directly visible on the watch. The lot listing reports the watch is fitted with an Enicar stainless steel bracelet, matching photographic observation of a multi-link steel bracelet.
Evidence for this section
- “43 mm diameter”
- “stainless steel case, screw down back, faceted down-turned lugs, two chronograph pushers in band with Enicar stainless steel bracelet”
- “Black outer rotating bezel marked with 5-minute numerals and inner red segments.”
- “Fitted to a stainless steel multi-link bracelet.”
Dial Display and Movement Details
The dial is described in catalog notes as a black matte surface with baton numerals, luminous accents, luminous hands, and three engine-turned subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds, a 30-minute register, and a 12-hour register. Observation corroborates a black matte dial with three white subsidiary registers at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock.
The internal mechanism is reported as a Valjoux 72 manual-winding movement. Because internal images are not available, the caliber designation and inner signatures remain source-reported.
Evidence for this section
- “black matte dial, baton numerals, luminous accents, luminous hands, three subsidiary engine turned dials for constant seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour register”
- “Black matte dial with three white subsidiary registers at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock.”
- “Valjoux 72 manual winding movement”
Reported Condition and Accessories
According to the auction listing, the watch is accompanied by an outer and inner presentation box, a wallet for an international guarantee certificate, and a hand tag. The seller remarks claim the watch retains an untouched condition with no signs of wear.
Regarding mechanical function, the auction notes explicitly record that the watch requires adjustment on the chronograph sweep second hand reset due to prolonged non-use.
Evidence for this section
- “accompanied by an outer and inner presentation box, wallet for international guarantee certificate and hand tag”
- “It is not often that a watch in this condition is offered in the market with no signs of wear retaining its perfect untouched condition in the last 50 years.”
- “However, due to its non-use, the watch will require some adjustment on the chronograph sweep second hand re- set.”
