OPS

Engineered and styled to capture the essence of classic Enicar watches from the 1960s, the Sherpa OPS watch is characterised by an effortlessly cool retro aesthetic. A watch that delivers all the features demanded of a contemporary divers watch, together with the rarity of an authentic bayonet compressor casing, the OPS model is a strikingly handsome timepiece crafted for the modern age. Powered by the automatic mechanical Mantramatic MM01 calibre, the watch comes presented on a Tropic style rubber strap and the model is limited to only 150 pieces.

The Sherpa OPS watch carries a 40mm steel casing with a matte black PVD coating, and a height of 13.5mm. Replicating the system used by Enicar for their iconic timepieces, but bringing it up to date for today’s wearer, the watch has a bayonet compressor style case that enables an increase in the water tightness as the pressure on the case is increased. Sealed to withstand depths of 200m, the case is robust in architecture, with a prominent guard at the three o’clock position that protects the crowns for the time setting and bezel functions. Notably, neither crown is of a screw-down design, instead their water resistance is via the company’s proprietary Monoflex compressor system.

The domed sapphire crystal is complemented by a gently domed black dial, with an inner rotating bezel at its perimeter. Chunky indices reinforce the sporty appeal of the watch and a contrasting mix of pristine white and vibrant orange enlivens the dial, while also lending readability. A diminutive date window is positioned at the three o’clock, and the hour and minutes hands have an anti-reflective satin finish, promoting usability in poor light conditions, and this is further enhanced by a liberal coating of Super-LumiNova Grade X1 on the indices and seconds hand.

Beating within, the Mantramatic MM01, based on the Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement carries a secret behind its solid caseback. Two of its wheels feature laser engravings of a Tibetan Buddhist mantra commonly used in the Sherpa region, rendered in a custom traditional Tibetan font. The constant rotation of the pair of wheels adds a unique spiritual aspect to the piece, with the feel-good vibe elevated by a donation of the profits of each watch sold by Sherpa given towards to a good cause within the Sherpa region in Nepal.

Limited to 150 pieces, the Sherpa OPS watch comes presented on a Tropic style strap of vulcanised rubber available in black, orange or olive green.