Enicar Sherpa Guide

Why We Love It

We're always searching for interesting pieces of horology here at Analog/Shift, and we are happy to be able to dust off forgotten gems like this! A little colorful, a little crazy, this Sherpa Guide is exactly what we love about vintage watches - functionality and playful looks rolled up into a package that was designed for rugged every-day wear.

This one in particular comes in near mint condition with an absolute superb cushion case and an unusual multicolored dial. You could certainly call this a “beefy tool watch” which incorporates date, home-time and GMT time functions that, when used in conjunction with the world-time bezel, enables the wearer to calculate the time in major cities across the world. Very handy!

The Story

While still relatively unknown in the United States, Enicar is a brand with roots reaching back into the 19th century Swiss clock making community of Granges near Le Chaux-de-Fonds. The brand's progenitor, Ariste Racine (who derived the name 'Enicar' from reversing his own last name) grew the company steadily into the 20th century when they receive wide acclaim for their robust pocket watches that became favorites among officers in WWI.

By the 1930s, Enicar was producing wristwatches and set its sites on building watches that could be worn in any environment. Drawing from the needs of mountaineers and explorers, Enicar launched their Sherpa line, developing various sports models through the 1960s and among these was the Sherpa Guide.

Our Pledge

Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.