Internet Horology Club 185
racine is enicar
December 22, 2004, 16:35
Jim Rogersracine is enicar
I think a lot of us know this. But just in case you didn't know here are just a few of the Enicar/Racine other marques.
ALPROSA
CAROLINE
ENICAR
LONGEAU
SAVILLON
SHERPA
SHERPAS
SUPERTEST
ULTRASONIC
Anybody know a few other old line swiss companies that also made/sold under numerous other assumed names , LOL
Answer to follow.
December 22, 2004, 17:36
Sheila GilbertEnicar, S.A. Lengnau, Switzerland
Enicar
Enicar Seapearl
AR
Sherpas
Caroline
Supertest
Ultrasonic
Racine, Jules & Company, NYC
National Park
Success
Continental
Lady Racine
Marathon
C. L. Guinand
National Park (different design)
National Park (another design)
C. L. Guinand (different design)
Lady Racine (cursive design)
RACINE (Large Block design)
Jules Racine & Co.
Warrior
Jerome Park
Lily
Duchess
Enterrrise
Bridgeport
Governor
Wonder
Select
Union Square
Patriot
Success
Eureka
Guinand
Majesty
Trotter
Chancellor
Gallet
Galco
Security
Quick Train
Jarco
Electa
Sheila
December 22, 2004, 22:01
Jim RogersShelia,
Gallet is made by the Gallet group, in limited production. They started as goldsmiths in 1742.
Galllet group is now a holding company. I HAVE ONE,LOL
GalletDecember 22, 2004, 22:23
Jim RogersThe next one
MONTRES ZODIAC S.A. now owned by Fossil Watch (2001)
ARCALA
BRIGHT
GLORIUS
GLORIOUS
LUMINOUS
NICE
OLYMPOS
OLYMPUS
RECTORY
ZODIAC
December 23, 2004, 08:02
Sheila GilbertHi Jim,
Roy Ehrhardt's Trademarks book has it listed in the imported Watches, Sorry! ???
Sheila
December 23, 2004, 09:13
Jim RogersShelia,
No big deal in fact Gallet did belong to racine for awhile.I guess it depends on when you start looking for anyone, LOL Before I bought this little devil I searched around quite a bit for Gallet info.
In fact, the hyper link I gave you you is fairly new, so they must be about ready to start something larger. Here is a better hyperlink which tells even a better story
Gallet History.
The last of the story is toward the bottom of the page. A lot of adoptions went on in the 70-90's
The same sort of thing for the Sandoz issue like and "Who are these People"? It depends on who you talk too, LOL
December 23, 2004, 13:07
Sheila GilbertPretty nice looking watch huh?
Oh and I also found this one under Gallet (NYC)too.
Patriot April 16, 1889
I also found that there were 2 Gallet's
1. Gallet, Julien & Co. NYC
2. Galett, Leon., La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
The last one is a trademark and it looks like a musical instrument with a G next to it.
You have given me a lot to list in my names of watches! Thank you. Before long I'm going to have to start a new book with all that I have added lately. But I do Love it!
Sheila
December 23, 2004, 15:27
Jim RogersShelia,
I have more
December 23, 2004, 20:46
Tom HuberI have an Enicar that belonged to my father. It is gold tone base metal with a stainless back. the movement finish is a little above average. Keeps good time. pic is enclosed.
December 23, 2004, 22:05
Jim RogersThats a beauty, hube.I wish i had it.
December 23, 2004, 22:06
Jim RogersShelia,
Heres a few more to keep you busy.
LANGENDORF WATCH CO
LANCO,LANCO-MATIC,LANCYL,LAREX,LONVILLE
NICOLET WATCH S.A
CROCUS,FIDEA,NICOLET,NICOLET WATCH,NIKE
ROINEK,SATURNE,SILEX,STEADY,TEAM,TEAM-STEADY
TRANSMARINE
December 03, 2006, 00:18
Sheila GilbertOOPS This is for the Langendorf Watch Co. I was doing 2 Companies at a time, sorry.
I have wondered about this company for a long time and never could find anything.
Until Now!
It's a name listed under
American-Swiss Watch Co.
New York (out of business)
in a 1915 Trademark Book.
The book shows the same trademark as the one you posted, along with other trademarks including an Owl with a Pocket watch in it's beak, similar to Adolphe Schneider - Max Freund & Co New york. (not the same co) just similar.
It's Swiss.
Will try to find some of the others too.
Sheila
December 04, 2006, 18:28
Sheila GilbertJim,
I found a few more.
Lonville is listed in 2 places, 1 is under Langendorf Watch Co, and 2 is Listed as Harry Rodman NYC.
LANCO & Lonville are both listed Harry Rodman NYC
Langendorf Watch Co are
Bondale
L.W. Co.
Clarefax
Namtoc
Highmere
Soldale
Pearlham
Reminder
Larex
Seaway
and 2 that are trademarks as posted in another post here on the board, the triangle with the LWCO on it, and another one with the Large LW Co. Logo.
There are 3 listings for the Nicolet as named items for the Bayer Pretzfelder & Mills, Inc. NYC. However the name is also a Comany, and Info follows below.
Nicolet Watch SA Tramelan Switzerland
TransMarine
Steady
Team
Fidea Watch Co. NYC
Fidea Patent 5-12-1943 used since 1927
Hope this helps a little.
Sheila
December 04, 2006, 23:17
Sheila GilbertThere are a few that I have not found yet, but will let you know when I find them.
Sheila
January 21, 2007, 17:54
Dr. Debbie Irvine
I have only one Racine (or Enicar) watch, and here it is...