Jacky Ickx Chronograph 6/24 Edition V

The fifth limited edition of the Jacky Ickx watch is an anthem to classic racing. Its 24-hour counter, the flyback chronograph function and the tachometric scale are a delight for drivers… as well as all other devotees of fine mechanisms.

The Jacky Ickx watches by Chopard are more than just watches: they also reflect the story of a friendship between two men – legendary racing driver Jacky Ickx and Chopard Co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele – brought together by a shared passion of beautiful mechanisms. The new Jacky Ickx by Chopard, the fifth limited edition in this prestigious line, is a tribute to one of the world’s most legendary automobile competitions: the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race.

Must-have functions for racing drivers

Developed in cooperation with Jacky Ickx himself, this fifth edition is a fine example of watches dedicated to classic racing. It offers all the features that are indispensable for a racing driver. First, the chronograph which, in addition to the 60-minute counter at 9 o’clock, features two other specific characteristics: a 24-hour counter at 12 o’clock serving to check the remaining race duration at any time; and the flyback function enabling the user to start a new timing operation without first needing to reset the hands to zero. This saves valuable time aboard a car roaring around Le Mans at over 405 km/h – the track speed record. The tachometric scale engraved on the bezel also serves to measure speed over a 1,000-metre distance: for example, 1,000 metres covered in 45 seconds corresponds to a speed of 80 km/h. A large date display at 12 o’clock and small seconds at 3 o’clock set the finishing touch to the perfectly balanced design of this exceptional model.

Its rugged and resolutely sporting stainless steel 42.4 mm case is water-resistant to 50 metres, while the black dial with its two silver-toned counters and one black counter maintains excellent visibility even in the dark,thanks to Superluminova-coated hands and hour-markers. Shock-resistant and equipped with screw-lock pushers and crown to ensure optimal water resistance, the Jacky Ickx Edition V is designed to withstand extreme weather conditions as well as all manner of physical stresses and strains – precisely such as those experienced at the wheel of a car taking part in the Le Mans 24 Hours.

Issued through an exclusive 2000-piece limited edition in stainless steel and 500-piece in 18ct rose gold, it is immediately recognisable thanks to the 6/24 inscription on the case-back, symbolising the six victories clocked up by Jacky Ickx in this legendary race.

One of the world’s greatest racing legends

Jacky Ickx is one of the greatest drivers in the history of motor racing. During his time on the Formula 1 racing circuit from 1967 to 1979, he took part in 114 Grand Prix races and earned his first win at the 1968 French Grand Prix at the age of 23. However, Jacky Ickx is above all famous for his performances in endurance races, and particularly in the Le Mans 24 Hours, an event he won six times in total. This multi-talented competitor also finished first in the 1983 Paris-Dakar car rally. The launch of the new Jacky Ickx Edition V coincides with the presentation this year of a documentary film retracing the legendary driver’s outstanding career.

Technical details

Case:

·      Stainless steel case

·      Diameter   42.40mm
·      Water resistance 50 metres

·      Steel screw-lock crown and pushers

·      Glareproofed sapphire crystal

·      6/24 inscription on the back

Movement:

·      Mechanical self-winding

·      Diameter        29.30 mm

·      Number of jewels    49

·      Frequency       28,800 vph

·      Power reserve 40 hours

·      Chronometer-certified (COSC)

Dial and hands:

·         Black dial with silver-toned hour and minute counters

·         Rhodiumed Superluminova-coated hour and minute hands

·         Rhodiumed central sweep-seconds hand tipped with a red arrow

·         Red hour and minute counter hands

·         Rhodiumed small seconds hand

Functions and displays:

·         Hours, minutes, small seconds at 3 o’clock (60)

·         Chronograph equipped with 24-hour and 60-minute counters at 6 and 9 o’clock respectively, and a central sweep-seconds hand

·         Stop seconds to ensure precise time setting

·         Flyback function

·         Large date display at 12 o’clock

·         Tachometric scale engraved on the bezel

Strap and clasp:

·      Black hand-sewn alligator leather strap

·      Steel folding clasp

Ref. 168543-3001 – In Stainless Steel limited edition of 2000 pieces

Ref. 161286-5001 - In 18ct rose gold limited edition of 500 pieces

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