ENICAR 

In early 19th century, the two small towns La Chaux-de-Fonds and Granges (Switzerland) became the centers of Swiss watchmaking. In 1854, Racine was well-known family of watchmaking in Granges, playing an instrumental role in the development of mechanical watches. 

In 1914, Ariste Racine and his wife Emma Blatt, established the company "Racine Eatch Co." in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The family name was already trademarked and unavailable for Ariste, so, it is when Emma had the smart idea to flip the family last name backward to become the timeless brand "Enicar", since then, the name has been recognized as a symbol of quality creating reliable and high-performance timepieces with "state-of-the-art technology, elegance and endurance". 

"Among of few, his innovated readable pocket watches, were most-loved by European soldiers and railway crews during WWI." 

In 1930, with Enicar name widely spread across European countries, the automatic waterproof collection successfully made its debut to the markets. And by 1946, the first chronograph model appeared for the first time in the market marked a prominent step to success. 

After WWII, Enicar modernized and expanded production. The company boasted that their movements were cleaned in a laboratory, leading to the Ultrasonic brand found on many watches in the 1950's and 60's. By then, Enicar had began producing its own movements. 

Enicar movements were quite accurate as well and that led to them received the first certification of accuracy in the 1950's from the renowned Neuchatel Observatory, the forerunner of C.O.S.C. (Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres - the institute responsible for certifying the accuracy and precision of Swiss watches). Nowadays, Enicar is one of the C.O.S.C.'s top 10 certified chronometer watch producers. 

Today, more than a centennial, Enicar is more than a familiar name, but also entwines a story about success and precision. "As a watchmaker, Enicar values time and the implacable pursuit for transcendence." 

ENICAR 
Ultrasonic Watch 
Swiss Made  

This is an interesting timepiece! It is a vintage Enicar Ultrasonic dress wristwatch dated from the late 1950's. 

It is a manual-wind watch powered by an original Enicar Watch Co. mechanical movement caliber Enicar 1292, 17 jewels, a sub-second hand, unadjusted mechanism, a 36-hour power reserve, and operates at 18,000 vibrations per hour. Swiss made.

Cased in an elegant 34.7mm round case with classic lugs design, stainless steel back.    

Original gold-tone dial (highly patinaed) with gold Arabic Numerals, gold stick hour marks, gold minute track and matching hands. Also, the dial is signed with the Enicar name/logo, Ultrasonic and 17 jewels.  
 
This wristwatch is a coming with a dark brown brad-new Hadley-Roma genuine leather two-piece strap.  

After 70 years, this watch is a perfect collector's item, it is in good condition! Runs very well, keeps good time!

Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any question, or respectful offers. 

Movement: 
Enicar Watch Co.    
Seventeen 17 Jewels 
Unadjusted  
Cal. Enicar 1292 
Swiss   

Case Back Signed: 
Enicar Watch Co.    
Swiss  
Stainless Steel

Enicar 
Stainless Steel Back 
Swiss Made 
1064 P

Measurements (mm): 
Case 34.7 
Case w/Crown 36.5  
Case Lug to Lug 42.5  
Case Thickness 9  
Lug Width 18   
Band Width 18   

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size. 

We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust the lighting, when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.  

The condition is pre-owned.   
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. 
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.  
 
It will be carefully packed.  

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