Enicar Chronograph - Valjoux 92
This c. 1960 Enicar Chronograph was in rough shape when it came to me for
service and repair. The crystal was lost at some point and the hands
and dial had suffered as a result. I sent the dial out for refinishing and,
while the refinisher did not perfectly replicate the original dial (they rarely
do), the result was a dramatic improvement. I replaced the luminous paint in the
hour and minute hands to match the refinished luminous hour numerals. I also
stripped and repainted the red chronograph hand. The Valjoux 92 movement was
in good mechanical order and responded well to cleaning, proper lubrication, and
a new alloy mainspring. I also serviced the pushers, fit a new rubber case back
gasket, and new plastic crystal with silver reflector. The restoration transformed
a vintage watch that was one step from someone's parts bin into a timepiece which is
again suitable for regular wear.
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