Enicar Sherpa Graph 300 'Jim Clark' 072-02-01

Inextricably linked with the late, great Jim Clark OBE and the highest levels of 1960s motorsport, the Enicar Sherpa Graph 300 ‘Jim Clark’ ticks several boxes. Not only is this irresistibly wearable piece a historically significant racing chronograph, but it’s a classic period Valjoux 72 powered manual winding chronograph. It’s also a very collectable piece that we predict will increase in value. As a bonus, despite being nearly 60, this lovely example of the Enicar 072-02-01 delivers a wrist presence to match many modern racing Chronos.

A rewarding find for 1960s racing chronograph fans

If you’re a dedicated Enicar collector with a liking for motorsport from the time of John Frankenheimer’s classic Grand Prix movie, we’re sure you’ll appreciate this beauty. Equally, you could be a vintage chronograph collector with a more general interest in 1960s timepieces with strong historical significance. Either way, with its Jim Clark associations, chronograph complication and investment potential, this Sherpa Graph 300 would make a stunning addition to any collection.

Made two years before Jim Clark’s untimely death

The Enicar Sherpa Graph 300 “Jim Clark” with its 39 mm case dates from around 1966, two years before Clark’s untimely death in April 1968. Striking features include the signed black dial, grey tri-compax pie pan subdials, original cross-hatched and Saturn-signed logo with pump-style pushers at 2 and 4 o’clock.

Technical & Condition

Condition: The dial displays creamy lume plots, the Sherpa Graph 300’s signature ‘paddle hands’, Centre sweeping ‘red lollipop’ seconds hand, an outer tachymeter band and is in good condition. The round Brevet case features a stainless steel referenced and signed screw back bearing the Sherpa clamshell hallmark and date-stamped 6-66 inside. It is in good overall condition with the expected character-adding age-consistent scratches and marks. The 2 o’clock chronograph pusher has just been replaced.

Crystal: In good condition with minor age-consistent scratches.

Year: c. 1966 (55 years old)

Case size (exc. crown): 39 mm; 20 mm lug width

Case material: Stainless steel

Movement: Manual wind (recently serviced) Valjoux 72

Strap/bracelet: New third-party leather strap

Box and papers: Our own.

Buy your ‘Jim Clark’ Enicar Sherpa Graph now

We can only speculate on the history of this collectable Enicar Sherpa Graph 300 “Jim Clark” and its story since the 1960s. Do you fancy a conversation-starting vintage racing chronograph with historical associations and future investment potential? Call us today to give it pole position in your Enicar collection.