
In the end of this year, Chopard welcomed its new member – Jacky Ickx Edition V 24-hour chronograph. Its name and design pay tribute to the legendary endurance race car driver Jacky Ickx, the winner six France Le Mans 24-Hour.
People have different ways to relieve the pressure after finishing a high-intensity work. Some people prefer to seek solace on the golf course. Some other people think that there is nothing more relaxable than jogging in the park… … However, for Carl Frederick Schaefer, the CEO of Chopard, sped away from the company he likes adding antique Rally car racing. In his Benz 300SL gull-wing antique sports car, Jacky Ickx is sitting there as his co-driver. They are the perfect partner. For Chopard, it is a pleasant and natural thing to let such a highly talented family friend become ambassador of Chopard. Each new Jacky Ickx watch must go through rigorous design process to ensure absolute high quality. Generally speaking, people’s topic about Chopard Jacky Ickx watch does not just stay in the watch itself, but also can naturally transfer to the racing car. This is the real attraction of Jacky Ickx watches.
Chopard chronographs have always been famous for their exquisite design, simple dial, textured case structure and precise movement. And Jacky Ickx Edition V fully comply with these standards. Its 42.4 mm stainless steel case has a “piston head” putter in the side. Black dial has silver hour and minute counters, a long second hand with red arrow and black small seconds at 3 o’clock position. And the 60 minutes and 24 hours counters respectively locate at 9 o’clock and 6 o’clock position.
Date display is a must-have element for every watch, even the complicated and functional chronograph timepiece. Chopard watch maker has always insisted on producing anddesigning watches with high readability and efficiency. No matter how complex, Chopard will equip date window for its timepiece. For this Jacky Ickx Edition V, below the logo at 12 o’clock, there is large enough space to place a perfect proportional date window. The bezel design is well thought out to make this watch more beautiful. Tachometer makes this watch more complete. Rugged case back is engraved signature of Jacky Ickx and 624 signs, recording his six times champions in the Le Mans 24 hour. It is water resistant to 50 meters. High-end movement can offer 40 hours power reserve. Chopard Jacky Ickx Edition V China Watch has two versions, 18K white gold and rose gold. The 18K rose gold version is limited produced 500 pieces. And the 18K white gold version is 1500 pieces. Two versions are both equipped with a black crocodile leather strap or very sporty Dunlop Tire rubber strap.




