Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon is a supercar-themed tourbillon watch launched by Jacob & Co. in cooperation with Bugatti. Here is its introduction:
Background of cooperation
In 2019, Jacob & Co. and Bugatti reached a cooperation. Both parties are committed to ultimate luxury, mechanical performance and craftsmanship, thus starting the process of cooperative watchmaking. Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon is one of the outstanding results of the cooperation.
Design inspiration
The design of the watch is inspired by the Bugatti Chiron supercar. The design of the case refers to the appearance of the Chiron, from the horseshoe grille, quarter windows, muscular body lines to the charming headlights. Through the seven sapphire panels, you can see the internal movement. The movement design is like Bugatti's W16 engine. Each component echoes the engine elements, such as the fuel gauge-shaped power reserve display, the radiator-like tourbillon frame, and the exhaust pipe-like structure.
Movement and functions
Movement construction: Caliber JCAM37 manual winding movement, composed of 578 parts. Its unique architecture is based on Bugatti engines, with a miniature W16 engine block automatic device, four spiral springs acting as shock absorbers, and a tubular structure surrounding the 30° tilted flying tourbillon like a protective frame.
Complications:
W16 engine block automatic device: At the press of a button, 16 pistons move up and down in a sapphire cylinder, driven by a single crankshaft, and the 15-second animation sequence makes the watch seem to have life.
30° flying tourbillon: The 30° tilt design increases the beneficial effects of the tourbillon. The front position and the absence of the upper bridge make it more unique, improve the travel time accuracy, and also bring a cinematic visual experience.
Power reserve display: 60 hours of power reserve, stable energy provided by a large barrel, and a fuel gauge-style indicator to show the energy level.
Crown design: The watch has three crowns, located on the side at 6 o'clock. The left crown is used to set the time of the central hour and minute hands, the middle crown is clockwise for winding the movement and counterclockwise for winding the automatic device, and the right crown is used to activate the W16 engine animation.
Appearance and material
Case: The size is 55x44mm, the thickness is 22mm, and it is available in 18K rose gold and titanium. It is equipped with anti-reflective sapphire crystal. The back is also made of sapphire crystal, which can clearly appreciate the movement. The crown and buttons are made of black ceramic or black DLC titanium, and the water resistance depth is up to 30 meters.
Dial and hands: Rose gold-plated dial, with blue hour markers and blue "EB" logo, rose gold hollow hands, with blue and luminous coating on the tip.
Strap and buckle: It adopts a hollow rubber strap with an 18K rose gold or black DLC titanium folding buckle.
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