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Enicar Sherpa Guide 600 GMT Mark III Wristwatch

Partially verified

The Enicar Sherpa Guide 600 GMT, identified as the Mark III iteration, is a mechanical automatic wristwatch produced in the late 1960s. The watch features a stainless steel case equipped with two crowns to manage its dual-function capabilities. The dial is black and incorporates applied markers, a date display, and a distinctive thin red triangular-tipped seconds hand. Functionality includes a bidirectional external world-time bezel displaying various city names and a rotating internal two-tone 24-hour bezel for tracking time in secondary zones. The design follows the expansion of Enicar's Sherpa series, which originated after Swiss mountaineers utilized the brand's timepieces during the 1956 Everest and Lhotse expeditions. This specific configuration, combining global time tracking with robust tool-watch construction, reflects the mid-century increase in international air travel.

The Enicar Sherpa Guide 600 GMT Mark III, featuring the external world-time bezel and internal 24-hour ring.
The Enicar Sherpa Guide 600 GMT Mark III, featuring the external world-time bezel and internal 24-hour ring. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · GMT wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Enicar
Reference
148-35-01 A
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa late 1960s
Source-reported place
Switzerland

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 and Dial

The watch is housed in a stainless steel case designed for robustness, featuring two crowns on the side. The primary dial is finished in black and serves as the foundation for the various timekeeping complications, including a date window positioned at the 3 o'clock marker and applied indices.

The display features a specific configuration of markers and hands, including a thin red seconds hand with a triangular tip. An external bezel facilitates world-time tracking by listing global cities, while an internal, two-tone 24-hour bezel allows the user to monitor a secondary time zone via the adjustment of the upper crown.

Evidence for this section
  • “قاب این ساعت از فولاد ضدزنگ ساخته شده و ساختاری تنومند با دو سردسته دارد.”
  • “صفحه ساعت مشکی‌رنگ بوده و به نمایشگر تاریخ، نشانگرهای برجسته و عقربه‌های خوانا مجهز است.”
  • “بر روی این ساعت یک بزل چرخان خارجی با نام شهرهای جهان قرار گرفته”
  • “همچنین یک بزل چرخان داخلی دو رنگ با مقیاس ۲۴ ساعته در زیر شیشه قرار دارد”

Origins and Design Series

The Sherpa line was introduced by Enicar following the 1956 Swiss mountaineering expedition to Mount Everest and Lhotse. The brand naming convention honors the local Sherpa guides who assisted the climbers while wearing Enicar watches during the ascent.

Following the success of the initial mountaineering series, the company diversified the Sherpa range throughout the following decade. By the early 1960s, the Sherpa Guide models were introduced to cater to the growing demand for global travel instruments, incorporating the dual-crown architecture and world-time capabilities found in this Mark III example.

Evidence for this section
  • “نام سری Sherpa پس از صعود موفقیت‌آمیز کوهنوردان سوئیسی به قله اورست و لهوتسه در می ۱۹۵۶ انتخاب شد”
  • “با گسترش سفرهای هوایی در اوایل دهه ۱۹۶۰، انیکار مدل‌های Sherpa Guide را به همراه دو سردسته و قابلیت محاسبه ساعت جهانی به بازار ارائه نمود.”

Condition and Status

The watch retains original characteristics consistent with its late 1960s origin, displaying signs of use commensurate with its age. The source documentation indicates that the physical state of the timepiece is consistent with preserved vintage pieces.

It should be noted that the provided information originates from the seller's description and is not supported by an independent horological authentication or a recorded history of recent mechanical servicing. No details regarding the movement's technical performance or historical maintenance records are included in the source.

Evidence for this section
  • “وضعیت ظاهری ساعت طبق منبع و با توجه به تصاویر، حفظ‌شدگی خوب قطعات وینتیج به همراه نشانه‌های طبیعی گذر زمان را نشان می‌دهد”
  • “جزئیات مربوط به سرویس‌های فنی یا بازبینی موتور در توضیحات فروشنده اعلام نشده است.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber utilized in the 148-35-01 A reference?
  • Can the production date be further narrowed within the late 1960s based on serial number sequencing?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Enicar Sherpa Guide 600 GMT Mark III Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerEnicar“برند: Enicar”
Reference Number148-35-01 A“Reference: 148-35-01 A”
ModelSherpa Guide 600 GMT (Mark III)“مدل: Sherpa Guide 600 GMT (Mark III)”
Case MaterialStainless steel“جنس بدنه: فولاد ضدزنگ (Stainless Steel)”
MechanismMechanical automatic“نوع مکانیزم: مکانیکی اتوماتیک”
Design OriginSwiss“Country: سوئیس”
DateLate 1960s“دوره ساخت: اواخر دهه ۱۹۶۰ میلادی”

Visible details

  • Dual crowns on the right side of the case
  • External rotating bezel featuring international city names
  • Internal two-tone 24-hour ring for GMT functionality
  • Red seconds hand with a triangular tip

Research qualifications

  • The specific caliber of the movement is not disclosed in the provided source text
  • Technical service history and internal movement condition remain unverified by the source

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

Consulted source

ساعت مچی وینتیج Enicar Sherpa Guide 600 GMT مارک III

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record b9ce657d62

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