High-end watchmaking reaches new heights: Bugatti and Jacob & Co. collaborate to create a masterpiece
Bugatti and Jacob & Co. have once again collaborated to launch the Bugatti Tourbillon replica swiss watches, inspired by supercars.
The connection between automobiles and watches is no secret. From the Daytona to the Speedmaster, the two have a long history, all closely related to the fuel-guzzling, speed-driven world of motorsport.
In 2005, Bugatti collaborated with Parmigiani Fleurier to launch the Type 370 Revelation watch, featuring a movement described as a "sculptural movement," two years earlier than watches from brands like MB&F. In 2018, Bugatti again collaborated with Parmigiani Fleurier to launch the Type 390 Chiron Sport watch.
Most recently, in 2020, Bugatti collaborated with renowned jewelry and watchmaker Jacob & Co. to create the Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon watch. As Jack Forster succinctly points out, this is an "ultimate luxury" timepiece. It features a W16 engine that can be started via the crown, and, true to Jacob & Co.'s style, they opted for a tourbillon, as they were capable of doing so. (Incidentally, as a millennial, I feel compelled to clarify something, as I've never seen it explicitly mentioned in any watch article I've read: Yes, Jacob & Co. is the "jeweler Jacob" that all our favorite hip-hop stars refer to on TRL and MTV Cribs. He's an absolute legend.)
Jacob & Co. is not your average luxury watchmaker, and their replica luxury watches are certainly not made for the average person, but that's not a big deal, because their target customers are not ordinary people. Their watches are exceptionally tasteful, thematically distinct, and sometimes even enigmatic, masterpieces of horological art. To me, appreciating a Jacob & Co. watch is like appreciating a sculpture you can't fully understand yet deeply admire.
The 2020 Chiron Tourbillon watch essentially mimics the design elements of this record-breaking supercar, replicating the working model of its W16 engine and crafted entirely from sapphire crystal. It may not be for everyone, but it's undeniably cool.
Coinciding with Tourbillon Day and the 224th anniversary of Breguet's tourbillon patent, we are able to showcase the successor to the Chiron watch – the truly fitting Jacob & Co. Bugatti Tourbillon.
Automotive
While Jacob & Co. isn't the official partner for Bugatti's dashboard design, it has collaborated with Bugatti to create a new watch – a timepiece that perfectly embodies the essence of Bugatti. Of course, before discussing this watch, we must first talk about Bugatti.
The Bugatti Tourbillon V16 supercar is the successor to the Chiron and Veyron. It features a revolutionary 8.3-liter naturally aspirated V16 engine, designed in collaboration with Cosworth. This powerful engine delivers 1000 horsepower, and with the assistance of three electric motors, reaches an astonishing 1800 horsepower. The Bugatti Tourbillon's exceptional performance includes a top speed of 445 km/h and an acceleration from 0 to 300 km/h in just 9 seconds. Limited to 250 units, all are now sold out. Undoubtedly, it is incredibly fast, truly living up to its name "Tourbillon" (French for "whirlwind"). replica Jacob & Co. Epic X watches
Watches
This Jacob & Co. Bugatti Tourbillon watch, inspired by the unique styling of Bugatti sports cars, is a masterpiece of watchmaking. Within its 52mm x 44mm black PVD-coated titanium case, a clearly visible V16 engine automatic winding mechanism is crafted from a single piece of transparent sapphire crystal. This sophisticated mechanical device completes 20 complete animation sequences with just one winding, perfectly replicating the beauty of a sports car engine in operation.
The crankshaft is a major highlight of this watch. Its single-axis design requires exquisite craftsmanship to ensure that the cylinders fire in a precise sequence when the automatic ignition system is activated by pressing the crown. Details such as the exhaust manifold adorn the engine block, further demonstrating the watch's meticulous attention to detail.
Through the upper crystal, the wearer can admire the exquisite 30-second flying tourbillon on the left side of the watch—Jacob & Co.'s fastest tourbillon to date. The watch features retrograde hour and minute displays at the center, cleverly mimicking a tachometer and speedometer. Meanwhile, the dual power reserve indicator on the right side displays a 48-hour power reserve, like a car's fuel gauge, creating a visual effect reminiscent of a car's dashboard. replica hublot classic fusion watches
This watch is powered by the JCAM55 manual-winding movement, composed of 557 individual components and equipped with a flying tourbillon escapement.
I must confess, I am not a "car enthusiast." I admire the global automakers' constant innovation in speed and passion, but I would never be one of those people at a car show asking "What's under the hood?" or counting pistons in my neighbor's garage. Furthermore, my wrists are rather small, so I generally don't wear watches with dials larger than 42mm. I also dislike brightly colored, flamboyant watches, preferring understated luxury. That said, I genuinely admire the bold innovation and individuality of both automakers and watchmakers. Their attention to detail, innovative watchmaking techniques, and ingenious design concepts are admirable.
I admire Jacob & Co.'s distinctiveness; their bold innovation and willingness to take risks that many manufacturers wouldn't attempt. The exquisite craftsmanship they use to create watches is simply captivating. As a watch enthusiast, I initially thought I would scoff at this timepiece, but I was unexpectedly drawn to it. https://www.grand-watch.co
