Hi all, I've stuck to mostly vintage Omega watches but I've recently expanded my collection with this Enicar Healthways 100 Fathom. I was struck by both its unique case, dial, and history. The 100 Fathom was one of the first dive watches to use the super compressor case and withstand such depths without leaking. The 100 Fathom preceded both the Sea Pearl line and the well-known Sherpa line. This 1955 example is in excellent condition with never polished case, original crown, hands and radium dial. The dial retains its original gloss but has a subtle sparkling brown patina. The watch was running when I received it but needed a new crystal and movement spacer ring. Features the AR1010 movement which was in mint condition. Finally back from service and running +/- 5 s per day. I hope you enjoy. Mike
Yes, I love these, too. And I especially love the nice, even patina on your indices! Here's mine, one with the same 'sparkly bronze' in the dial: 100 Fathoms 55-7 100 Fathom 55-9 I also think these watches will become much more desired and collectable in the future. ... so much to like about these!
Great examples, thank you for sharing! It's interesting that the top watch says "100 FathomS" while the bottom and my example are "100 Fathom." Do you know if they had two different dials? I totally agree with you on this. The Sherpa line has really taken off and soon people will want the predecessor watches. It's already relatively tough to find a nice example of a Healthways!
Nice one! These Seapearl 600/Healthways 100's come in lots of dial variants. Here are a few: Here's an old thread you might find interesting: https://omegaforums.net/threads/rol...fathoms-milspec1-vs-enicar-seapearl-600.5906/ The Healthways watches clearly preceded the Sherpa line, but what is the evidence that the Healthways 100 Fathoms preceded the Seapearl 600? It was my impression that they were sold contemporaneously.
Very interesting. I had seen this before at some point but always an interesting read. My mistake, you are correct.