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Enicar Sherpa Super Dive wristwatch, reference 144-35-02

Partially verified

This Enicar Sherpa Super Dive reference 144-35-02 is a stainless steel automatic diving watch dating to circa 1970 according to the dealer. It features a Super Compressor case measuring 40 mm in diameter, equipped with dual crowns, where the upper crown operates an internal rotating cream bezel. The black dial presents applied luminescent hour markers, flat luminescent hands, central seconds, and a date display at 3 o'clock with red numerals. The dealer reports the movement to be an in-house automatic caliber AR1145 with 24 jewels and an 18,000 A/h frequency.

Front three-quarter view of the Enicar Sherpa Super Dive wristwatch on a stand
Front three-quarter view of the Enicar Sherpa Super Dive wristwatch on a stand — Cartellino. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.proantic.com
Category
Wristwatch · Diver's wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Enicar
Reference
144-35-02
Catalogue / lot identifier
1021746
Source-reported date
Circa 1970
Country
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 Construction

The watch features a stainless steel Super Compressor case measuring 40 mm in diameter, with a thickness of 14 mm. It is equipped with two signed crowns; the upper crown is used to operate the internal rotating bezel.

The stainless steel case back bears the reference number 144-35-02 and is marked with the inscriptions 'Ultrasonic', 'Incabloc', and 'Brevet 0911262'. The dealer notes that the case back markings are difficult to read.

Evidence for this section
  • “Super Compressor”
  • “Diameter: 40 mm.”
  • “Thickness: 14 mm.”
  • “Inner rotating bezel is moved by the upper crown”
  • “Original signed crowns”
  • “Stainless steel back hardly readable (as often on this model) but signed and showing the following indications: Ultrasonic / Incabloc / Brevet 0911262 / Stainless Steel Back and the reference number (144-35-02)”

Dial and Complications

The watch has a black dial with applied luminescent indices and flat luminescent hands. The internal rotating bezel features a patinated, cream-colored surface.

A date display is positioned at 3 o'clock, which displays red numerals. The date is adjusted using a 20-24 hour quick-set method.

Evidence for this section
  • “Black genuine dial”
  • “Luminescent applied indexes”
  • “Luminescent flat hands”
  • “Cream inner rotating bezel lightly topicalized”
  • “Date at 03:00 (red numbers)”
  • “Quick-Set Method (20-24 h)”

Movement and Maintenance

The movement is identified by the dealer as an in-house Enicar caliber AR1145, which features 24 jewels and operates at 18,000 A/h, with a power reserve of 45 hours.

The movement components are not visible in the provided documentation, and the dealer states that the maintenance history is unknown.

Evidence for this section
  • “Calibre de manufacture AR1145 24 Rubis - 18.000 A/h - Réserve de marche: 45H00”
  • “History of maintenance is unknown”

Open research questions

  • What is the mechanical condition of the AR1145 movement?
  • Does the case back condition impact the readability of specific identifying serials beyond the reference number?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Enicar Sherpa Super Dive wristwatch, reference 144-35-02
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference144-35-02“Ref 144-35-02”
DateCirca 1970“Circa 1970”
CalibreAR1145“Calibre de manufacture AR1145”
Case diameter40 mm“Diameter: 40 mm.”
Case constructionSuper Compressor“Super Compressor”
Case thickness14 mm“Thickness: 14 mm.”
StrapNew Tropic strap“Tropic strap (New)”
Case ConditionLight scratches present“Light usual scratches on lugs and case (never polished)”

Visible details

  • Dual crowns positioned at approximately 2 and 4 o'clock on the right case flank.
  • Internal rotating bezel displaying a patinated cream hue with minute and numeral markings.
  • Date window positioned at 3 o'clock showing a red date numeral.
  • Mounted on a perforated black strap.

Research qualifications

  • Movement and case back interior are not depicted in the provided view.
  • Maintenance history is noted by the seller as unknown.

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

Consulted source

Proantic: Enicar Sherpa Super Dive Vintage

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record 9a46222595

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