Enicar Ultrasonic 17 Jewels – Hand-Wound – Cal. AR1010 – 14K Gold-Plated Case – Swiss Vintage Watch – Early 1960s A refined vintage Enicar Ultrasonic hand-wound wristwatch, featuring a silver sunburst dial, gold-tone applied indices, a two-hand layout, and a Swiss 17-jewel mechanical movement. Enicar is one of the most interesting Swiss watch brands of the mid-20th century. The brand name itself comes from the founder’s family name, Racine, written backwards. Ariste Racine established the brand in the early 20th century, and Enicar became known for producing practical, reliable, and well-engineered Swiss watches. The word “ULTRASONIC” on the dial is an important part of Enicar’s identity. In the 1950s, Enicar promoted its ultrasonic cleaning process as a sign of improved manufacturing quality and reliability. This was not merely a decorative word on the dial, but part of Enicar’s technical image during its golden era. Enicar’s historical timeline also records the introduction of its ultrasonic cleaning process in 1953, as well as an early certificate of accuracy for the AR1010 17-jewel movement in 1954. Enicar also built a strong reputation through adventure and expedition marketing. One of its most famous stories is the 1957 Mayflower II voyage, where an Enicar Ultrasonic Sherpa watch was attached to the ship during its Atlantic crossing. This helped establish Enicar’s image as a robust and reliable Swiss brand for explorers, travellers, and demanding users. This particular example is a classic dress-style Enicar Ultrasonic, with a clean silver sunburst dial, elegant gold-tone markers, and a warm 14K gold-plated case. The watch has a restrained two-hand configuration with no seconds hand. Whether this two-hand configuration is original to the watch or a later change is not confirmed, so please review the photos carefully. Estimated production period: early 1960s, based on the case markings, serial number, movement type, and overall design. Dial Silver sunburst dial with applied gold-tone hour markers and matching gold-tone hands. The dial is signed “ENICAR / ULTRASONIC” at 12 o’clock, with “ANTIMAGNETIC / 17 JEWELS” printed above 6 o’clock. The watch currently has a two-hand configuration, with hour and minute hands only. There is no seconds hand present. The dial shows ageing, small marks, spots, and light discoloration consistent with age. The overall appearance remains elegant and attractive, with a warm vintage character. Case 14K gold-plated case with stainless steel back. Case diameter is approximately 35mm excluding the crown. The case shows visible wear, plating wear, scratches, and age-related marks, especially around the bezel, lugs, and case edges. These signs of use are clearly visible in the photos and should be considered part of the watch’s vintage condition. Caseback Screw-back caseback marked: “ANTIMAGNETIC” “STAINLESS STEELBACK” “14K GOLDPLATE” “ENICAR” “1010” The inside of the caseback is marked with serial number “D114417” and “39.” The caseback shows scratches and wear consistent with age. Crystal Acrylic crystal with surface scratches, wear, and age-related marks. Please review the photos carefully for the condition of the crystal. Movement Hand-wound mechanical movement, 17 jewels. The movement is signed “ENICAR WATCH Co SWISS” and “17 SEVENTEEN JEWELS.” The movement is believed to be Enicar Caliber AR1010, consistent with the case reference, movement layout, and 17-jewel Ultrasonic configuration. The movement is visible in the photos. The watch is running at the time of listing. Strap New black genuine leather strap. Aftermarket replacement strap, not original Enicar. Lug width: approximately 18mm. Condition Vintage condition with visible signs of age and use. The 14K gold-plated case shows plating wear, scratches, and surface marks, giving the watch an authentic vintage character. The acrylic crystal has surface scratches and age-related wear. The dial shows ageing, small spots, and light discoloration. The watch is running at the time of listing. Please review all photos carefully, as they form an important part of the description. Important Notes Service history is unknown. As this is a vintage mechanical watch, accuracy, power reserve, water resistance, and continued operation are not guaranteed. The historical “WATERPROOF” or water-resistant style markings on vintage watches should not be understood as a guarantee of current water resistance. The watch currently has no seconds hand. Whether this is original or not is not confirmed. No box or papers included. The item will be carefully packed and shipped from Japan with tracking. Import duties, taxes, and any additional charges are the responsibility of the buyer. A refined early-1960s Enicar Ultrasonic dress watch with a 17-jewel hand-wound movement, 14K gold-plated case, and a strong connection to Enicar’s golden-era technical identity — an appealing piece for collectors of lesser-seen Swiss vintage watches.