Enicar Ultrasonic Alarm Watch Ref. 100/74WS
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c.1960s
This Enicar Ultrasonic is a vintage mechanical alarm wristwatch dating to circa the 1960s. It features a gold-plated case measuring 34 mm in diameter with two crowns positioned at 2:00 and 4:00 to operate the alarm mechanism and timekeeping functions.
The cream dial displays applied faceted arrowhead markers, an Arabic numeral at 12 o'clock, dauphine hands, and a central alarm pointer with a blue-accented tip. Fitted with an acrylic plexiglass crystal and a brown leather strap, it is driven by a 17-jewel manual-wind AS 1475 calibre movement with Incabloc shock protection.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Mechanical alarm wristwatch
- Jewels
- 17
- Calibre
- AS1475
- Reference
- 100/74WS
- Dial color
- Cream
- Case diameter
- 34mm
- Case material
- Gold Plated
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Enicar
Design
- Visible features
- • Cream dial with an inner alarm track marked in 15-minute increments • Dual winding crowns located at the 2 o'clock and 4 o'clock positions • Central alarm hand ending with a blue arrow pointer • Applied gold-tone arrowhead hour markers with an Arabic numeral 12
- Dial and Visual Features
- The dial is finished in cream and features gilt-tone applied arrowhead hour markers. The display includes dauphine hands with luminous inserts and a central alarm indicator tipped with a blue arrow. An inner track marked in 15-minute increments is present on the dial for the alarm function. The Arabic numeral 12 is present as an index marker.
- Mechanical Specifications
- The watch is powered by a manual-wind AS 1475 calibre movement with 17 jewels. The specified power reserve for this movement is 46 hours. The alarm function is activated by pulling the crown at 2:00 and disengaged by pushing it back in. Internal mechanical condition and movement visibility are not verified by independent imagery in the source.
- Case Construction and Dimensions
- This Enicar Ultrasonic timepiece features a gold-plated case measuring 34 mm in diameter, with a lug height of 41 mm and a lug width of 18 mm. The case is equipped with two crowns; the crown at 2:00 winds the alarm, while the crown at 4:00 is used to wind the movement, set the time, and set the alarm hand. The watch is fitted with an acrylic plexiglass crystal. Documentation regarding the specific gold plating thickness or internal case-back markings is not recorded in the provided source.
Identification
- Reference
- 100/74WS
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement is not visible in the provided photographs
- Research required: Case back view is not shown to verify reference markings
- Research required: Condition rating of 9.7/10 is source-reported