Heuer, Jackie Ickx Easy Rider

Stunning vintage with racing and film reference

Heuer reference 429.801 B

Fully functional 15 minute chronograph

Much has been said of this “cheap” Heuer (the model is also sometimes labelled Leonidas) chronograph. And not all comments have been nice: “Terrible movement, metal (not stainless steel) case, bad quality throughout” etc. No matter, this actual watch is a used, complete example of a famous Heuer produkt. It has a most attractive dial layout. Both the brand new red leather strap and the stainless steel bracelet are included in the sale. This model was first listed in the Heuer catalogues in 1971 (see the photo with red background).

Read about Jackie Ickx, the Belgian Formula 1 and Le Mans star here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacky_Ickx

Case dimensions of this Easy Rider are: width 44,5 , height 40 and thickness 13mm. The number 123 is stamped between the “lugs”.

We have not found a direct link between the film and the Heuer use of the name Easy Rider, but the famous film (which was one of the most successful at the box office in 1969) is worth seeing.  Starring Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson. Qouting Wikipedia: “Along with Bonnie and Clyde and The Graduate, Easy Rider helped kick-start the New Hollywood era during the late 1960s and 1970s”.