Sorna Jacky Ickx Easy-Rider Chronograph

There is perhaps no more versatile complication than the chronograph. From race cars to rocket ships, boats to battlefields, you are likely to find a chronograph being employed to measure a plethora of tasks and times. From the Greek khrónos (“time) and gráphō (“to write”), a chronograph is a watch that has the ability to record time, generally via the addition of small sub-counters that register minutes and hours. Perhaps one of the quirkiest types of chronographs ever developed is the “bullhead,” a style in which the pushers are moved to the top of an oblong case such that it resembles, well, a bull’s head.  What we have here isn't your typical bullhead chronograph. Made by Swiss atelier Sorna, this special edition was licensed with famed F1 driver Jacky Ickx's name. Produced in the early 1970s, this piece is similar to the Heuer licensed variant with features the same EB 8420 movement within.  The plastic case is blackened, with a gold-tone bezel and bullhead pushers, creating a unique two tone effect. The dial is red, signed with Jacky Ickx's name. These pieces were not made in large numbers, and F1 lovers will appreciate just how special this watch is. Jacky Ickx won the 24 hours Le Mans race no less than 6 times, and wearing this watch, you'll feel like you won just alongside him! Snatch it now before someone else does!