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Enicar "Garnix" 2303 Chrono, Valj. 72: Any concerns?

TheBosston
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Hello together
I am considering buying an Enicar Chrono 2303 "Garnix" chronograph (Val. 72) and came across the model pictured below. Does anyone have any concerns regarding its originality?

The center crown looks like a "compressor crown" from dive watches, though I don't think it appears to be original.

Through my research, I also have doubts about the caseback, as most Enicar Chrono 2303 models did not have a shark imprint...but then there's the 2303 engraving on the inner side of the caseback, which makes me rethink..maybe original yet?

However, the dial looks good, I see no evidence of a redial.

Do you guys have any concerns about the originality of the watch? Has anyone seen a compressor crown on an Enicar 2303?

Best thanks for your assistance, I always appreciate it.
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Spinakerr
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Hi there - This all looks original apart from the crown for a Garnix 2303. The crown is from a Sherpa Graph or similar period Enicar though, so I don't really regard it as a problem. It certainly doesn't detract from the looks, only the originality.

As this is a late model Garnix, this may have even been fitted by Enicar as they ran out of normal crowns, or replaced at a first service by Enicar.

Caseback is fine, as long as they say 072-01-01 and shark, or 072/003 and 2303 in both cases stamped in the inside, all ok.

The only item that concerns me is the slightly off-centre minute recorder hand. That, plus the slight damage to the dial should give ample grounds for negotiation.

Good luck, they are rarely seen.
 
JimJupiter
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Spinakerr is absolutely correct with everything he said. Watch looks a bit tired, but correct except for the crown.

Nico
 
JimJupiter
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I just dont have an idea why the seller is calling it a prototype 😁
 
TheBosston
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@Spinakerr
Thank you very much for these fruitful insights! Now my concerns regarding the casebook are all gone thanks to you and further research I did on my own. I have not seen the slight misplacement of the minute recorder hand, thank you! And thank you as well for the possible explanation why there is a compressor crown fitted. Have a lovely week, I really appreciate your help!
 
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JimJupiter JimJupiter
Spinakerr is absolutely correct with everything he said. Watch looks a bit tired, but correct except for the crown.
Nico
Thank you so much for confirming @Spinakerr statement, I really appreciate you guys 😀 Cheers!
 
Spinakerr
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Good luck if you go ahead - if @JimJupiter confirms my thoughts, I feel like I just got an exam right!

No idea on the 'prototype' nonsense - perhaps a hangover of the 'pre-Sherpa' from previous years.
 
TheBosston
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I have just bought the watch for what I think a very good price Thank you so much for your time and help, I do really appreciate it! Have a lovely sunday!
 
TheBosston
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I’n so happy guys! The watch looks way better in person. Thank you all again, such a beautiful watch!
 
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TheBosston
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Spinakerr Spinakerr
Congratulations, that looks great!

Thank you very much @Spinakerr. I thought It would look good but I did not expect the dial to look so rich in colour 😀
 
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