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Vintage Men's Enicar Double Register Chronograph Wristwatch

Partially verified

This vintage men's Enicar wristwatch features a double-register chronograph layout source-reported as powered by a Venus 188 manual-wind movement. The round gold-plated case measures 33 by 42.5 mm and features rectangular chronograph pushers alongside a stainless steel snap-down case back. The gold-toned dial is signed 'ENICAR' below the brand logo, with 'SWISS MADE' at the bottom edge. It displays applied Arabic numeral hour markers, twin subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 o'clock, and an outer tachymeter scale calibrated for one mile, fitted with an acrylic crystal on a brown leather strap.

Front dial view of the vintage Enicar chronograph wristwatch
Front dial view of the vintage Enicar chronograph wristwatch — Hannosh's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.invaluable.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-wind chronograph
Maker / attribution
Enicar
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
223
Source-reported date
1960s
Country
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Dial Configuration and Hands

The watch features a gold-toned dial layout with dual subsidiary dials positioned at 3 and 9 o'clock. The hours are marked by applied metallic Arabic numerals, framed by an outer tachymeter scale printed around the dial edge and calibrated for '1 MILE'.

The dial is marked with 'ENICAR' below the maker logo beneath 12 o'clock, with 'SWISS MADE' located along the lower perimeter at the 6 o'clock position. The register sub-dials and central hands track standard analog timekeeping alongside the chronograph function.

Evidence for this section
  • “Gold-toned dial featuring dual subsidiary dials positioned at 3 and 9 o'clock”
  • “Outer tachymeter scale printed around dial edge calibrated for '1 MILE'”
  • “Applied metallic Arabic numerals marking the hours”

Case Construction and Pushers

The round case measures 33 by 42.5 mm and is listed as having an acrylic crystal. While the auction lot title refers to 'Stainless Steel', the text description states that the case features 'a gold-plated finish' accompanied by a 'Stainless steel snap down' case back.

The chronograph mechanism is controlled by rectangular pushers located at 2 and 4 o'clock flanking the winding crown. The total weight of the item is reported as 40.7 grams, and it is fitted to a brown genuine leather strap with a tang buckle.

Evidence for this section
  • “with a gold-plated finish and a sturdy stainless steel back”
  • “Rectangular chronograph pushers positioned at 2 and 4 o'clock flanking the winding crown”
  • “Item Weight: 40.7 Grams”

Reported Movement and Documentation Limits

The auction catalog records the movement as a 'Venus 188 manual wind chronograph' and lists a production period of the '1960s'. Because available imagery is restricted to a single dial-side photograph, the internal caliber, bridge markings, and operating condition are not visually confirmed in the record.

Additionally, the case back is not visible in the provided photo, precluding independent visual confirmation of any exterior stamps or reference numbers. The catalog marks 'Model/Number' as 'N/A'.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement: Venus 188 manual wind chronograph”
  • “Production year: 1960s”
  • “Model/Number: N/A”

Open research questions

  • What reference, case, or serial numbers, if any, are stamped on the interior or exterior of the snap-down case back?
  • Does internal inspection confirm the reported Venus 188 caliber and show any Enicar watchmaker signatures or caliber markings?
  • What base metal composition is present under the gold-plated casing, and what is the extent of plating wear around high-contact areas like the lugs and pushers?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vintage Men's Enicar Double Register Chronograph Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MovementVenus 188 manual wind chronograph“Venus 188 manual wind chronograph”
Case Measurement33 x 42.5mm“33 x 42.5mm”
Case BackStainless steel snap down“Stainless steel snap down”
DialDouble register Gold dial“Double register Gold dial”
Total Weight40.7 Grams“Item Weight: 40.7 Grams”
Reported Crystal MaterialAcrylic“Crystal: Acrylic”
Strap DescriptionBrown Genuine Leather with tang buckle“Strap/Band/Bracelet: Brown Genuine Leather”

Visible details

  • Gold-toned dial featuring dual subsidiary dials positioned at 3 and 9 o'clock
  • Outer tachymeter scale printed around dial edge calibrated for '1 MILE'
  • Rectangular chronograph pushers positioned at 2 and 4 o'clock flanking the winding crown
  • Applied metallic Arabic numerals marking the hours
  • Fitted to a dark brown patterned leather strap

Research qualifications

  • Internal movement caliber Venus 188 and snap-down stainless steel case back are reported by the auctioneer but cannot be visually verified from the single dial-side photo
  • The auction title refers to 'Stainless Steel' while the specifications clarify a gold-plated case with a stainless steel back

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Sold at Auction: Enicar, Vintage Men's Enicar Stainless Steel Double Register Manual Wind Chronograph Wristwatch

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 7d3746d43f

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