Garnix on WP24

[Gopher]

This one looks nice but is priced very high, which is typical for this dealer. If it were a Sherpa Graph, maybe.

Vintage Enicar Chronograph 2303 Garnix for sale

Here we offer you a rare Enicar vintage watch from the 1960s. This chronograph features an attractive grey dial that is absolutely flawless. In the 1950s, Enicar began outfitting mountain climbers and other adventurers with its watches. A Swiss team of climbers wore Enicar watches to the top of...

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[Hugger69]

Hm, is that crown really correct with these type of Garnix Enicars since they don’t have a SuperCompressor case from EPSA as far as I know??

It also says “Waterproof” on the back, is that common as well?

 

[Gopher]

Good questions, @Hugger69 . I do not track the Garnix model to know.

 

[Hugger69]

Good questions, @Hugger69 . I do not track the Garnix model to know.

Me neither so maybe @JimJupiter or @SteveHarris can enlighten us here…?

 

[JimJupiter]

Caseback is correct and has the correct Ref. Number. Crown obviously isnt. Should look like this:

 

[Hugger69]

Thanks Nico,
That what was I thought then but I’m still curious of the “Waterproof” inscription?
It’s was the simpler case that was the main difference between a Graph and a “Garnix” wasn’t it?
How was this case waterproof and how much ATM?

 

[JimJupiter]

Waterproof doesnt mean its waterproof till 200m

 

[Hugger69]

No, but it’s somewhat better then water resistant I guess…

 

[Gopher]

Nico: The seller makes a point of saying the number (072/003) on the caseback is not the reference number. They list it as a 2303. I trust you! What do you make of that?

 

[Hugger69]

Nico: The seller makes a point of saying the number (072/003) on the caseback is not the reference number. They list it as a 2303. I trust you! What do you make of that?

The reference number is clearly 072/003 here.
My guess is that the 2303 is a number for the stainless steel alloy that the case or case back are made of, very often misused by sellers of Enicar watches.

 

[HorologyBiology]

Case back is 100% legit. I have a nos one lying around somewhere.
The crown is a bonus in my opinion as those waffles ain't that cheap and the one to replace it with are not too hard to find and a lot cheaper. WIN!