Jacob & Co. Bugatti replica
Jacob & Co. Bugatti replica
Jacob & Co. × Bugatti represents the pinnacle of crossover between top-tier supercars and luxury watchmaking, with two core lines: the Chiron Tourbillon (2020) and the Bugatti Tourbillon (2024). Both feature a movable engine module and tourbillon at their core, coupled with exorbitant prices and extremely limited editions.
I. Origins of the Collaboration (2019–2020)
2019: Jacob & Co. signed a contract with Bugatti, replacing their previous partner, Parmigiani Fleurier.
2020: The Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon debuted, ushering in the era of the “W16 engine on the wrist.”
II. Core Series 1: Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon (2020)
Design Inspiration: The horseshoe grille, body lines, and W16 engine of the Chiron supercar.
Case: 44mm, titanium / black gold / rose gold / sapphire crystal, 7-piece sapphire crystal case back.
Movement: JCAM37, 578 components, W16 engine automatic module (movable piston), tourbillon.
Dial: Engine module centered, power reserve on either side (fuel tank design), tourbillon at 6 o’clock.
III. Core Series 2: Bugatti Tourbillon (2024, New Generation)
Design Inspiration: Named after the Bugatti Tourbillon supercar, V16 engine, a more aggressive mechanical aesthetic by Jacob & Co.
Case: 52×44mm, 15mm thick, titanium / blue PVD / rose gold / full sapphire crystal.
Movement: JCAM55, 557 components, 30-second flying tourbillon (the brand’s fastest), V16 engine automatic module.
Dial:
Left: 30-second tourbillon
Center: Retrograde hour and minute hands (270° jump back)
Right: Double power reserve (80-hour movement + 20-series engine module)
IV. Key Technical Highlights
Engine Module (Core Icon)
Chiron: W16, 16 movable pistons, synchronously operating during winding (Jacob & Co.).
Tourbillon: V16, more compact, faster rotation, and more visually stunning.
Tourbillon
Chiron: 1-minute tourbillon (Jacob & Co.).
Tourbillon: 30-second flying tourbillon, double the rotation speed, and more dazzling visual effect.
Retrograde Time Display
Hours/minutes run along a 270° arc, jumping back instantly to zero, simulating a supercar’s tachometer.
V. How to Distinguish Between the Two Generations?
Chiron (2020): Rounded case, W16 engine, 1-minute tourbillon, 44mm size (Jacob & Co.).
Tourbillon (2024): Sharper angles, V16 engine, 30-second tourbillon, large 52×44mm size, retrograde hour and minute hands.
VI. Top-Tier Rare Models (Collector’s Items)
Bugatti Tourbillon Sapphire Crystal (2026): Full sapphire crystal case, transparent.
Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon Sapphire: Full sapphire crystal, transparent movement and engine.
