Bugatti Tourbillon Baguette Rose Gold BU820.40.BD.AA.A

Description of the Jacob & Co Bugatti Tourbillon Baguette Rose Gold BU820.40.BD.AA.A

The Jacob & Co Bugatti Tourbillon Baguette Rose Gold BU820.40.BD.AA.A is an extraordinary high-jewelry luxury watch that translates the engineering and design of the Bugatti Tourbillon hypercar into mechanical watchmaking. Crafted from 18K rose gold and invisibly set with hundreds of baguette-cut diamonds, the sculptural case incorporates styling cues taken directly from the car, including its grille, radiator inlets, side windows and distinctive rear light signature.

Limited to only 18 pieces, the watch is powered by the hand-wound Jacob & Co JCAM55 caliber, an exceptionally complex 557-component movement. Its highlights include a 30-second flying tourbillon, jumping retrograde hours, retrograde minutes, dual power-reserve indication and an animated V16 engine block constructed from transparent sapphire with 16 moving titanium pistons.

Why the Jacob & Co Bugatti Tourbillon Baguette Appeals to Luxury Watch Collectors in the UAE

For collectors in Dubai and across the UAE, the Jacob & Co Bugatti Tourbillon Baguette represents an exceptional fusion of high jewelry, hypercar engineering and complicated Swiss watchmaking. Its combination of rose gold, baguette-cut diamonds and an animated mechanical V16 engine gives it a character unlike conventional luxury watches.

Jacob & Co and Bugatti have collaborated since 2019, translating the automotive marque's design and engineering philosophy into highly complicated timepieces. This Baguette edition elevates the concept further with extensive invisible gemstone setting, making the BU820.40.BD.AA.A particularly appealing to collectors searching for rare Jacob & Co watches, diamond watches and exclusive high-end timepieces in the UAE.

Design and Craftsmanship

The Bugatti Tourbillon Baguette features an 18K rose gold case measuring 54.80 x 44 mm and 15 mm thick. Its distinctive architecture mirrors the shape of the Bugatti Tourbillon hypercar, including a front grille flanked by radiator-style openings and large sapphire sections inspired by the vehicle's side windows.

The case is invisibly set with 328 baguette-cut white diamonds totaling approximately 16.9 carats. Another 18 baguette-cut rubies recreate the Bugatti Tourbillon's rear light signature. Each baguette gemstone is individually selected, cut and adapted for its exact position within the case.

Movement and Performance

At the heart of the watch is the manually wound JCAM55, comprising 557 components and operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz). Jacob & Co specifies an 80-hour power reserve, providing more than three days of autonomy when fully wound.

Its spectacular V16 engine automaton is made from a large transparent sapphire block containing 16 cylinders and 16 titanium pistons connected to a single-axis crankshaft. Pressing the pusher integrated into the crown activates a 20-second animation, and a full wind provides enough energy for 20 complete sequences.

The movement also incorporates Jacob & Co's fastest tourbillon to date, completing a full rotation every 30 seconds. Jumping retrograde hours and retrograde minutes sweep through 270-degree arcs before returning to zero, producing a display inspired by an automotive RPM counter.

Features and Complications

• 30-second flying tourbillon
• V16 engine block automaton
• 16 moving titanium pistons
• Single-axis crankshaft
• Off-centered jumping retrograde hours
• Retrograde minutes
• Movement power-reserve indicator
• Automaton power-reserve indicator
• 20 automaton sequences per full wind
• 80-hour movement power reserve
• 328 baguette-cut white diamonds
• 18 baguette-cut rubies
• Four anti-reflective sapphire crystals
• Water resistance up to 30 meters
• Limited edition of 18 pieces

Specifications

Case

• Material: 18K rose gold
• Dimensions: 54.80 x 44 mm
• Thickness: 15 mm
• Gem Setting: 328 baguette-cut white diamonds
• Diamond Weight: Approximately 16.9 ct
• Additional Gemstones: 18 baguette-cut rubies
• Setting Technique: Invisible setting
• Crystals: 4 anti-reflective sapphire crystals
• Caseback: 3 sapphire crystals and white gold
• Water Resistance: 30 meters / 3 ATM
• Limited Edition: 18 pieces

Dial

• Style: Hypercar-inspired mechanical display
• Hours: Off-centered jumping retrograde display
• Minutes: Retrograde display
• Tourbillon: 30-second flying tourbillon
• Power Reserve: Movement and automaton indicators
• Distinctive Element: Transparent sapphire V16 engine automaton
• Design Inspiration: Bugatti Tourbillon hypercar dashboard and engine architecture

Bracelet/Strap

• Material: Black rubber
• Design: Interchangeable strap with louvers
• Style: Hypercar-inspired luxury sports strap
• Clasp Type: Deployant buckle
• Clasp Material: White gold

Movement (Jacob & Co Bugatti Tourbillon Baguette BU820.40.BD.AA.A)

• Caliber: Jacob & Co JCAM55
• Mechanism: Manual winding
• Components: 557
• Power Reserve: Approximately 80 hours
• Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour / 3 Hz
• Tourbillon: 30-second flying tourbillon
• Automaton: Transparent sapphire V16 engine block
• Pistons: 16 titanium pistons
• Automaton Duration: 20 seconds per sequence
• Automaton Autonomy: 20 full animation sequences
• Hours: Jumping retrograde
• Minutes: Retrograde
• Power Reserve: Separate movement and automaton indication
• Certification: Swiss Made
• Limited Edition: 18 pieces