Only 72 pieces worldwide: Jacob & Co Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon

The Bugatti line by Jacob & Co. embodies a symbiosis of precision and exclusivity that makes the hearts of watch lovers beat faster.

With only 72 pieces produced worldwide, the reference BU200.20.AE.AB.A underscores its exceptional character. The skeletonized dial offers a deep insight into the heart of this masterpiece, the JCAM37 caliber, which features an impressive tourbillon and a 48-hour power reserve.

The choice of titanium for the case and sapphire crystal for both the glass and the case back testifies to the high quality and durability that Jacob & Co. puts into its creations.

The black rubber strap with folding clasp offers not only optimal comfort but also a sporty elegance. Water-resistant to 3 bar, this watch is a masterpiece of watchmaking, combining technology and design at the highest level.

 

The Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon is more than just a luxury watch—it's a miniature engine for the wrist, inspired by the 8.0-liter W16 engine of the Bugatti Chiron. It combines spectacular mechanics with a design that could have come straight from the engine compartment of a hypercar.

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Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon – Overview

Technical highlights

• Movement: JCAM37 – hand-wound, 578 components

• Complications:

  • Animated miniature W16 engine with moving pistons

  • Flying tourbillon (45° inclined)

  • Power reserve indicator (fuel gauge style)

• Power reserve: 60 hours

• Case size: 54 × 44 × 20 mm (!)

• Case materials: Titanium, rose gold, sapphire crystal case (depending on edition)

• Limitation: Depending on the model, 125 – 250 pieces worldwide

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The highlight: The “engine” starts at the push of a button

• A mechanically animated W16 engine is started by pressing a button at 3 o'clock

• 16 mini-pistons move up and down, a “crankshaft” made of a single piece of steel rotates

• The effect: An authentic engine simulation – mechanical, not electronic

• Completely integrated into the movement, without electronic components

Not just a gimmick – but a complex mechanical complication

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Other special features

• Tourbillon with 30° inclination, visible like a “turbine” in the front

• Sapphire glass side windows allow a view into the “engine compartment”, barrels, gears

• Stylistically inspired by the real Bugatti Chiron:

  • Engine optics, shock absorber elements, chassis-inspired housing design

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Price & Market Value

• RRP (depending on version):

  • Titanium: from €280,000

  • Rose gold/sapphire crystal: up to ~1,000,000 €

• Secondary market: Often higher depending on the limitation – high collector interest

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Jacob Arabo (founder) about the watch:

“I didn’t want to make a watch that looked like a car – I wanted one that lived like one.”