Leitz X1 'Jochen Rindt'
The Leitz X1 'Jochen Rindt' is a special-edition variant of the Leica X1 compact digital camera, finished to commemorate the Austrian Formula 1 driver Jochen Rindt. As a limited-edition collector's piece rather than a standard production run, its value is driven as much by edition status and presentation as by the underlying X1 specification.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the X1 'Jochen Rindt' have ranged from £360 to £800, with the two recorded sales giving a midpoint around £580. With so few examples reaching the saleroom, today's price for any individual camera is highly condition- and completeness-sensitive, and a cased, boxed example with full edition paperwork will sell for noticeably more than a body-only lot.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: October 2024
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| Oct 2024 | £360 | Harper Field Auctions | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1763) Title: Leica X1 digital camera with steel grey body, with Elmarit 1:2.8/24 lens, serial number 3817073,
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Leica X1 digital camera with steel grey body, with Elmarit 1:2.8/24 lens, serial number 3817073, |
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| Oct 2022 | £375 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 88) Title: A Leica X1 Compact Digital Camera
Description:
chrome-grey, with Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH lens, untested, body E, with presentation case, chest of drawers box, and maker's paperwork Note: Lot |
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37599) Title: Leica X1 18421 'Jochen Rindt'
Description:
pre-series special edition X1 issued to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the death of Austrian Formula 1 driver Jochen Rindt, mint camera complete with all accessories and boxes, without the usual edition number engraved Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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| Jun 2019 | EUR 800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 34 (Lot AI_34_37331) Title: Leica X1 18421 'Jochen Rindt'
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special edition X1 issued to commemorate 30th anniversary of death of Austrian Formula 1 driver Jochen Rindt, mint camera no.3831140 complete with all accessories and boxes, with a limited edition 13x18cm print showing Rindt at his last race Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 2,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Leitz X1 'Jochen Rindt' worth today?
Recorded UK auction hammer results sit between £360 and £800, so a realistic value in 2026 for a clean, complete example is in the upper part of that range.
How much does a Leitz X1 'Jochen Rindt' sell for at auction?
The two tracked UK sales sold for £800 in 2019 and £360 in 2024, indicating that price is highly dependent on condition, completeness of the edition packaging, and bidder interest on the day.
Why does the price of this special edition vary so much?
As a low-volume commemorative edition, value depends on whether the camera is offered with its original box, certificate and accessories, and on cosmetic condition of the special finish — body-only examples typically sell for less than fully boxed sets.