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Enicar Sherpa Super Dive

Partially verified

This Enicar Sherpa Super Dive is a vintage wristwatch designed for diving, manufactured in Switzerland during the 1960s. The watch is housed in an Ervin Piquerez S.A. This case features a dual-crown configuration, with one crown intended for time-setting and the other for operating an internal rotating diver’s bezel. The watch features an automatic movement and a date display positioned at the 3 o'clock mark on the dial. The case back is characterized by a polygonal shape and utilizes a bayonet attachment system for secure closure. While the SuperCompressor architecture allows the watch to remain functional at depths exceeding 600 feet, the design notably lacks screw-down crowns.

Front view of the Enicar Sherpa Super Dive showing the dual crowns and internal bezel.
Front view of the Enicar Sherpa Super Dive showing the dual crowns and internal bezel. — Analog:Shift. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
shop.analogshift.com
Category
Wristwatch · Diving watch
Maker / attribution
Enicar
Reference
AS01443
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
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 Crowns

The watch utilizes a 41mm SuperCompressor case manufactured by Ervin Piquerez S.A. (EPSA). This housing is notable for its functional, spring-loaded case back which increases pressure resistance when submerged. The case construction omits screw-down crowns, opting instead for a bayonet-style polygonal case back to ensure a secure fit without risking cross-threading.

Two crowns are present at the 2 o'clock and 4 o'clock positions, both featuring a distinct cross-hatch finish on their exterior surfaces. One crown is designated for setting the time, while the other provides external manipulation of the internal rotating diver's bezel located beneath the crystal.

Evidence for this section
  • “Enicar adopted the SuperCompressor case design manufactured by Ervin Piquerez S.A. (EPSA)”
  • “The Enicar Super Dive's polygonal-shaped case back was unique in that it fit together with a bayonet attachment system”
  • “The dual crowns at 2 and 4 o'clock (one to set the time and the other to control the inner diver's rotating bezel) feature a distinctive cross-hatch finishing”

Dial and Display

The dial features applied hour markers treated with luminous material, showing signs of aging. A date window is integrated at the 3 o'clock position, displaying the date in red numerals. The dial is encircled by an internal rotating bezel with dive timing markers, adjusted via the upper crown.

The face is signed with the Enicar logo and 'Sherpa Super-DIVE' nomenclature. The overall layout adheres to the functional requirements of mid-century diving instruments, emphasizing legibility through the contrast of the indices against the dark dial surface.

Evidence for this section
  • “The dual crowns at 2 and 4 o'clock (one to set the time and the other to control the inner diver's rotating bezel)”

Background and Technical Context

Enicar transitioned into the diving watch market in 1958 with the launch of their Sherpa dive series. The company utilized the EPSA SuperCompressor case design, which became a common choice for high-end diving watches throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Despite the lack of screw-down crowns, these cases were rated for depths exceeding 600 feet.

The Sherpa line evolved from the earlier Seapearl models, taking its name from the mountain guides who assisted in climbing expeditions. During the 1960s, Enicar developed a wide variety of Sherpa models, with the Super Dive variation representing a specific iteration within this larger collection of sports watches.

Evidence for this section
  • “1958 saw the launch of the Sherpa dive watches.”
  • “Enicar adopted the SuperCompressor case design manufactured by Ervin Piquerez S.A. (EPSA) from the 1950s to the 1970s.”
  • “the SuperCompressor case nevertheless equipped it for depths of over 600 feet.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber installed in this individual reference AS01443?
  • Does the case back feature the EPSA dive helmet logo commonly associated with this case type?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Enicar Sherpa Super Dive
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerEnicar“Enicar”
ModelSherpa Super Dive“Enicar Sherpa Super Dive”
Case typeSuperCompressor“Enicar adopted the SuperCompressor case design manufactured by Ervin Piquerez S.A. (EPSA)”
Case diameter41mm“41mm (featured here)”
Case back designPolygonal with bayonet attachment“The Enicar Super Dive's polygonal-shaped case back was unique in that it fit together with a bayonet attachment system”
FunctionalityWater resistance to 600 feet“the SuperCompressor case nevertheless equipped it for depths of over 600 feet”

Visible details

  • Cross-hatch pattern on both crowns
  • Internal rotating bezel with numeric markers
  • Date window with red numeral at 3 o'clock position
  • Applied indices with patinated luminous material

Research qualifications

  • The exact year of manufacture within the 1960s is not specified
  • The source does not confirm if the luminous material is original to the piece

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

Consulted source

ساعت مچی غواصی Enicar Sherpa Super Dive با قاب سوپرکمپرسور

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 8c9685004e

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