Enicar Sherpa Graph 300 Mk.III Ref. 072-02-01

The Enicar Sherpa Graph is one of the great underappreciated vintage chronographs of the 1960s. For collectors who know the history, Enicar was not a minor name trying to imitate the great tool watch makers. It was one of the most interesting Swiss brands of the mid-century period, producing serious sports, dive, travel and expedition watches with a very distinctive design language.

The Sherpa name itself is central to Enicar’s identity. It came from the brand’s connection with high altitude exploration and the great expedition watches of the 1950s and 1960s. At a time when watch brands were proving themselves through aviation, diving, motorsport and mountaineering, Enicar built a genuine reputation for rugged, capable watches made for adventure.

This 1966 Enicar Sherpa Graph 300 Mk.III Ref. 072-02-01 captures that spirit perfectly. It has a substantial 40mm steel compressor case, which is a fantastic size for a vintage chronograph and gives the watch real wrist presence. The case is unpolished, which is a major part of the appeal, retaining the original shape and geometry that collectors look for.

The dial is superb. The black reverse panda layout, aged luminous plots, cream sub-dials and tropical tone tachymetre scale give the watch a very strong vintage look. It has all the visual language of a serious 1960s sports chronograph, but with the character and individuality that makes Enicar so interesting.

Inside is the Valjoux 72 manual wind chronograph movement, one of the most important manually wound chronograph movements of the period. Used across many of the greatest vintage chronographs, it gives the Sherpa Graph real mechanical credibility to match the design.

This is a proper collector’s vintage chronograph: historically interesting, beautifully designed, mechanically important and far less obvious than the usual names.

Key Features

• Enicar Sherpa Graph 300 Mk.III Ref. 072-02-01

• Year 1966

• Valjoux 72 manual wind chronograph movement

• 40mm stainless steel compressor case

• Unpolished case

• Black reverse panda dial

• Tropical tone tachymetre scale

• Three register chronograph layout

• Acrylic crystal

• New brown handmade leather strap

• Sold as watch only

A Word on Condition

This Enicar Sherpa Graph presents with exactly the kind of honest vintage character collectors look for. The 40mm stainless steel compressor case is unpolished, which is a very important detail on a watch of this type. It retains strong original geometry, with the case shape and lug profile still clearly defined.

The dial is highly attractive, with a black reverse panda layout, aged luminous plots and warm cream sub-dials. The tachymetre scale has developed a tropical tone, adding depth and character without taking away from the overall legibility or appeal of the watch.

The handset, sub-dials, pushers and crown all contribute to the tool chronograph feel. There are age-related marks visible, as expected on a vintage sports watch from 1966, but the overall impression is very strong.

The watch is fitted to a new brown handmade leather strap, which suits the warmth of the dial and gives the piece a smart, wearable finish.

Accessories / The Set

This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality and overall integrity than whether a box or papers happen to be present.

Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we do not believe in inflating prices with non-original extras. If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description.

All purchases are supplied with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.

Why Buy This Watch

The Enicar Sherpa Graph is one of the most exciting vintage chronographs for collectors who want something with real substance beyond the obvious names. It has the history, the design, the movement and the wrist presence to stand alongside far more expensive 1960s sports chronographs.

This example is particularly compelling because it combines an unpolished 40mm compressor case, reverse panda dial, tropical tachymetre scale and Valjoux 72 movement. Those are all serious collector details.

The Valjoux 72 gives it mechanical importance, while the Sherpa Graph name gives it genuine Enicar heritage. Add in the strong case condition and the beautifully aged dial, and this becomes a very hard vintage chronograph to ignore.

For someone looking for a proper 1960s tool chronograph with originality, presence and history, this Enicar Sherpa Graph 300 Mk.III is a superb example.

Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced where required to meet our exacting standards. All purchases are supplied with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging, full purchase documentation and a 12 month warranty as standard.