Sherpa Watches: Bringing The Super Compressor Legend Back To Life
For enthusiasts of vintage dive watches, few names carry quite as much nostalgia as Sherpa. Originally associated with the iconic Enicar dive watches of the 1960s, the name has returned with a modern interpretation that stays remarkably faithful to the originals while embracing contemporary engineering.
Leading the collection is the Sherpa Ultradive, a watch that captures everything collectors love about classic compressor divers, without feeling like a simple homage.
Inspired By A Diving Icon
The Ultradive takes its inspiration from the legendary Sherpa dive watches produced during the golden age of underwater exploration. Rather than recreating the watch piece for piece, Sherpa has carefully modernised the design with improved materials, manufacturing and reliability.
The result is a watch that feels authentically vintage while delivering the quality expected from a premium modern timepiece.
The Ultradive
At first glance, the Ultradive looks every bit the classic compressor diver. The twin crown layout, internal rotating dive bezel and clean dial design instantly evoke the spirit of the 1960s.
Beneath the surface, however, everything has been brought firmly into the modern era.
The 40 mm stainless steel case houses an automatic Sellita SW200 movement, while the domed sapphire crystal, 200 metre water resistance and Super LumiNova ensure it is more than capable of everyday wear. Perhaps most impressively, Sherpa has revived the original compressor case technology, making this far more than just a watch inspired by the past.
A Bracelet Worth The Wait
One of the highlights of the latest Ultradive is its newly developed stainless steel bracelet.
Designed specifically for the watch, it complements the vintage styling perfectly while offering a more substantial feel than the rubber strap. The bracelet gives the Ultradive a versatile character, equally at home with a wetsuit or under a shirt cuff, and helps elevate what is already one of the most distinctive dive watches on the market.
For many collectors, it completes the package.
Built For Enthusiasts
Sherpa is not chasing mass market appeal. Every detail of the Ultradive has been designed with watch enthusiasts in mind, from the faithful proportions and compressor construction to the beautifully finished dial and distinctive internal bezel.
It is a watch that rewards close inspection, offering subtle details that reveal themselves the longer you spend with it.
Sherpa Ultradive Specifications
Case Diameter: 40 mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Construction: Super Compressor style case
Movement: Sellita SW200 automatic
Power Reserve: Approximately 38 hours
Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal
Water Resistance: 200 metres
Bezel: Internal rotating dive bezel
Lume: Super LumiNova
Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp
Crown: Dual screw down crowns
Dial Colours: Multiple options available
Made In: Switzerland
Price: £5900
Winding Things Up
The Sherpa Ultradive is proof that vintage inspired design can still feel fresh when executed with genuine passion and engineering expertise. Rather than simply borrowing the look of a classic dive watch, Sherpa has revived much of the technology that made the originals so special.
If you are looking for something beyond the usual crowd of retro divers, the Ultradive deserves a place on your shortlist. It combines heritage, modern craftsmanship and distinctive design in a package that stands out for all the right reasons.
