Sources

Most of what's here comes from collectors who did the research first. These are the sources we cite and what we use each one for.

What we cite

Craft & TailoredAuthor to be confirmed
dealer

Vintage watch dealer whose listings give reference numbers and case sizes.

We use it forReference numbers only, until a catalogue or primary source confirms them.
Cited on 2 records
enicar.orgMartijn van der Ven
blog

Research blog on Enicar S.A. by collector Martijn van der Ven, with articles on individual models, generations and dating, plus a periodic watch value barometer.

We use it forSpecs and generation breakdowns, cited per page. We link to his articles for the story rather than retelling it.
Cited on 2 records
forum

Owner-posted examples and discussion of dial, hand and case variants.

We use it forVariant tells and caseback or serial observations.
Cited on 0 records · details to be confirmed
Wikimedia CommonsAuthor to be confirmed
commons

Freely licensed media repository. Uploaders describe their own photos.

We use it forOpenly licensed photographs, with the uploader's description as a weak source for specs.
Cited on 1 record

Image policy

We only show a photo if the photographer gave permission, it's under an open licence, or we took it. Every photo is credited. Otherwise we link to the photographer's own page. If a photo of yours is here without permission, tell us and we'll take it down.

Prices

Price ranges from the enicar.org barometer will appear only with permission, quoted as published, with the edition named. Sales will be logged from public listings with the venue, date and a link. We don't record buyers.

Corrections

Dates and attributions follow the sources. Where sources disagree, we say so. If something is wrong, send a correction with your evidence and we'll credit you.

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