Kong's report details the Singapore launch of the Chopard Jacky Ickx Chronograph 6/24 Edition V, featuring racing legend Jacky Ickx himself. This article not only introduces the new timepiece but also provides a rich biographical context of Ickx's illustrious racing career and his enduring partnership with Chopard, offering a unique blend of horology and motorsport history.
Last month, during the SingaporeGP week, Mr Karl-Friedrich Scheufele came with his friend, Mr Jacky Ickx, who is also one of the legendary racing car drivers in the world to launch the Chopard's Jacky Ickx Chronograph 6/24 Edition V.
People into racing will know or hear about Jack Ickx, who is in the same league of other racing legends like Jackie Stewart, Stirling Moss, Mario Andretti, to name a few. Born in 1945 into a family of seven, his father, a famous automobile journalist, Jacques Ickx always brought him to weekend races. Perhaps that was how Jacky Ickx developed the likings for speed. Since his teen, he competed competitively and won in go-cart and motorcyle racings. Eventually moving to motor-racing Formula 2 in 1967. At the tender age of 23, in 1968, he entered Formula 1 race and clinched the French Grand Prix as Ferrari driver.
During his time on Formula 1 racing from 1968 to 1979, he took part in 116 Grand Prix races and won eight times. However, Jacky Ickx, is above all well-known for his unmatched performance till today in the Le Mans 24 Hours. He competed 15 times (from 1966 to 1983), and won 6 times in 1969, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1981 and 1982.
This gentleman raced at high speed during the time, which seat-belts were not even introduced, and many racers perished. He himself had also a close-call during the 1970 Spanish Grand Prix. He had a crash and his car was on fire and was later hospitalized with severe burns. Within less than three weeks, he competed again. This fearless indomitable spirit spirit has catapulted him to the worldstage of racing.
His passion for raw racing machines led him to the interest in Mille Miglia which he took part in 1989 (a year after Chopard started supporting and sponsoring the race). Later both gentlemen got to know each other. Ever since then, Mr Jacky Ickx and Mr Karl-Friedrich Scheufele have been competing in Mille Migla race together.
The media lunch on 22 September at St Regis ...
Mr Jacky Ickx with his wife ...
Menu for the lunch ...
Mr Patrick Normand, Managing Director of Chopard Asia, started the ball rolling ....
Mr Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Co-President of Chopard expressed his joy to have the media and his friend, Jacky Ickx attending the launch ...
Mr Karl-Friedrich Scheufele briefly mentioned how he got to know Jacky Ickx and how the project of Jacky Ickx watch started ...
Call upon his friend, Mr Jacky Ickx, to say a few words ...
Appearing in orange pants, to be racing chic, at the recommendation of his friend
Narrated a short part of his childhood...about his parents concerned about his education, future and livelihood as he has no interest in studying ...
Somehow he excelled in speed
Voila! That was how he started to dabble into racing from motorcycles, go-cart and later into meaner machines ...
All hands for the Legend...
A short clip of the Jacky Ickx Chronograph 6/24 Edition V and the Le Man 24 ...
The Clip ...
Buddies of the Mille Miglia ...
Ladies included for Speed ... The new and first Lady Mille Miglia ...
Jacky's daughter, Vanina Ickx, is also a race driver Lunch ended ...
MTF with Jacky Ickx
Fans asking for autograph onto the just launched documentary film of this legendary driver career - " Frankly ... Jacky Ickx". Available in DVD in either German or English version.
Sporting his new creation with Chopard - 18ct rose gold Jacky Ickx Chronograph 6/24 Edition V which is limited to 500 pieces.
Some requested on posters ...
This is the best piece ...has the autographs of the friends - Jacky Ickx & Mr Karl-Friedrich Scheufele !
Some pictures of our hosts before leaving .... Mr & Mrs Karl-Friedrich Scheufele
Mr & Mrs Jacky Ickx
The Racing Duo
On their wrists ... Jakcy Ickx Edition 3 and the new Edition V
One last pose Mr Ickx
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The Watches - Jacky Ickx Edition V
These watches were designed with the inputs of Jacky Ickx, and since this series are about Jacky Ickx, the iconic theme is definitely about the enduring Le Mans 24 Hours which he won 6 times! Thus this unique Chronograph is capable of measuring 24 hours instead of the typical 12 hours. Not only that it has flyback function too for fast timing.
The Jacky Ickx Edition V comes in either steel or rose gold casings, limited production to 2000 and 500 pieces respectively.
Firstly the 18K Rose Gold Edition V, Ref. 161286-5001 ....
The Case dimension - diameter is 42.4mm while the thickness is at 14.2 mm.
Crystal is anti-reflective coated to reduce glare and easy viewing.
Large date display under 12H.
Sub-dial at 9H is the 60-minute totaliser, while the 6H is 24-hour totaliser. Subdial 3H is the small-second.
The central hand is the chronograph second hand.
Pushers are designed to look like 'pistons' and also made of 18K gold. Diameter is 6,0mm .
Tachometer scale is incorporated onto the bezel.
Crown is screw-down type and also made of 18K gold. Diameter is 8.5mm .
Pulling the crown also hacks the small-second allowing precise time-adjustment.
Solid caseback with inscription of Jacky Ickx's signature and the numbered edition engraved. Not forgetting the significant 6/24 which pays hommage to Jacky Ickx's 6 wins in the arduous Le Mans 24 Hours race.
Concealing inside the case is an automatic COSC certified Dubois-Depraz 44561 with bridges decorated with "Cotes de Geneve" pattern. The power reserve is 40 hours and beating at 4Hz.
For the steel casing, the dial is black & white.
The rest of the dimensions and specs are per the gold piece above (except for the metal type) ...
Crown is signed with a steering wheel ...
Similar inscription as the gold version.
Looking at both them, which do you prefer?
Somehow, the Black & White (panda) dial in steel looks really good. Best part, this chronograph could be a two-time zone should you wish to find a constant usage for the Chronograph
Kong
This message has been edited by Kong on 2011-10-05 22:16:11
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Case
Steel
Diameter
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Dial
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Water Resist.
100m
Crystal
Glass
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Caliber
12-400 HU
Case
White Gold
Diameter
35.5mm
Dial
Silver
Water Resist.
30m
Crystal
Sapphire
Key Points from the Discussion
The Jacky Ickx Chronograph 6/24 Edition V is praised for its readability, and the Lady's Mille Miglia in rose gold with a white dial is also highlighted as an attractive piece.
Jacky Ickx's presence in Singapore for the launch coincided with the Singapore F1 Grand Prix, where he served as Director of the Monaco F1 Grand Prix, creating a serendipitous event for Chopard.
The event was a significant opportunity for fans to meet racing hero Jacky Ickx, with some expressing a strong desire for similar Chopard events in their own regions.
The black dial version of the Jacky Ickx chrono is preferred by some collectors, though the Edition 3 remains a favorite for its aesthetic.
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The Discussion
KI
KIH
Oct 4, 2011
Jacky Ickx has been my hero since as long as I can remember (I was watching and following F1 when I was before 10, but not now). I would REALLY love to see it in person and handle it. AND, I wish this type of Chopard event were held here (with Jacky Ickx, of course), too..... Thanks again for a wonderful report, Kong! Ken
CH
chaser579
Oct 4, 2011
and watches, etc., including the Lady's Mille Miglia. Love the look of the Chopard Jacky Ickx chrono, very readable. Thanks! ^_^
TI
timerider
Oct 4, 2011
mood of the event and gave us some great pictures too. Thanks for the voyage to Singapore, hope to be there this winter. Best, Tim
MT
MTF
Oct 4, 2011
Mr Ickx was in Singapore for the Singapore F1 Grand Prix as he is the Director of the Monaco F1 Grand Prix; the classic daytime F1 street circuit. The Singapore F1 Grand Prix is the first night-time street circuit in the World Championship series. Chopard was introducing the Jacky Ickx Chronograph 6/24 Edition V in S.E.Asia that week so it was a happy coincidence. I don't think that it will be the same coincidence for the Japanese F1 Grand Prix this year (9 Oct 2011). But there will probably be
KI
KIH
Oct 4, 2011
Chopard is a little quiet here....
KO
Kong
Oct 4, 2011
Thanks for viewing Ken. Also there are 2 DVDs of autographed by your hero to be won Have a try. Kong
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