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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 26

International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, No. 201, sold to Jacky Ickx, circa 1990. From a limited series of 250 pieces. Exceptionally fine and rare, solid 18K gold, hunting-cased, astronomical watch with full calendar, phases of the moon and gold movement.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

EUR 7,400 - 8,700 / USD 8,500 - 10,000

C. Five-body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, gold glazed cuvette, front engraved "Jacky Ickx". D. White, Roman numerals on the outermost, inner minute divisions with five-minute Arabic markers, four subsidiary sunk dials for days of the week, date, months concentric with subsidiary seconds, and phases of the moon aperture. Black "Louis XV" hands. M. 37 mm., Cal. 9821, gilt movement entirely chased with stylized foliage, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance wih self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometric regulator.Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 60 mm.


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Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Jacky Ickx born January 1, 1945 Born in Brussels, Jacky Ickx began his racing career in 1964. In 1967 he became European Formule 2 Champion, and made his Formule 1 debut. During the course of his career, he won eight Grands Prix for F1: France in 1968, Germany and Canada in 1969, Austria, Canada and Mexico in 1970, Holland in 1971 and finally Germany in 1972, making him the most renowned Belgian racing car pilot. After having twice won the title of vice-champion, in 1969 and again in 1970, he retired from Formule 1 in 1979. As concerns endurance, his record is even more impressive. Twice world champion, in 1982 and 1983, he was a six-time winner of the 24 heures du Mans 1969, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1981 and 1982. A list of his victories includes : * the 1.000 km de Spa 1967, 1968, 1974, 1982 and 1983 * the Coupes de Spa 1969 and 1973; * the 1.000 km de Monthléry 1967 * the 6 hours of Watkins Glen 1968, 1972 and 1977 * the 12 hours of Sebring 1969 and 1972 * the 1.000 km de Monza 1972, 1973 and 1976 * the 1.000 km of Austria 1972 * the 1.000 km of urburgring 1973 and 1983 * the 1.000 km of Imola 1976 * the 6 hours of Mugello 1976 and 1985 * the 6 hours of Vallelunga 1976 * the 6 hours of Silverstone 1977 and 1978 * the 6 hours of Daytona 1972 * the 9 hours of Kyalami 1967, 1968, 1970 and 1982. * the 500 miles of Brands Hatch 1968 * the 1.000 km of Brands Hatch 1972, 1977 and 1982 * the Brands Hatch Champion's Race 1974. In the 1980s Ickx concentrated on the famous African automobile rallies, giving perhaps his best performance in 1983, when he won the Paris-Dakar. Jacky Ickx retired from racing in 1992.