Enicar Chronograph 2303
rare 60s chrono - fantastic look - Valjoux 72
As early as the 1950s, Enicar established a strong reputation as a reliable companion for adventurers and extreme conditions. A remarkable chapter in the brand’s history was written in 1956, when a Swiss mountaineering team reached the summit of Mount Everest wearing Enicar watches.
The example offered here is the rare and unusual reference 2303 from the 1960s. Notably, the dial is completely unsigned in terms of model designation — no model name can be found.
Today, this vintage chronograph is seldom encountered and enjoys an excellent reputation among collectors thanks to its well-balanced design and the proven Valjoux 72 caliber. Despite a case diameter of "only" 36 mm, the watch wears noticeably larger and more present on the wrist due to the absence of a bezel. The undisputed highlight is the flawless grey dial with its three sub-registers, which stand out elegantly thanks to their darker outer rings.
The handset also deserves special attention: the chronograph seconds hand with its red lollipop tip adds a striking accent, while the hour and minute hands are filled with tritium lume and finished with fine orange tips.
Enjoyment in daily wear of this elegant vintage chronograph is guaranteed. At the same time, the rarity of the reference and its excellent condition ensure the long-term collector value of this example.
Condition Description
Dial: steel-grey dial in absolutely perfect condition – original tritium lume in hands and hour markers – signed "Enicar swiss".
Case: unpolished case – light signs of wear – sharp, well-defined lugs – intact engravings on the caseback – original Enicar crown.
Movement: Manual-wind Valjoux 72 caliber running reliably – timegrapher results: rate −1 s/day, beat error 0.1 ms, amplitude 254 degrees.
Int.Exe.: 98530
Manufacturer: Enicar
Model: Chronograph
Reference: 2303
Functions: small running second - hour and minute - tachymeter - 12 hour totalizer - 30 minutes counter - screwed-on caseback - chronograph
Material: Stainless steel
Dial: grey
Watch glass: acrylic crystal
Bracelet: leather
Type of clasp: pin buckle
Diameter: 36mm
Caliber name: Valjoux 72
Movement type: manual wind
Year of Manufacture: 1965
Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition
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