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- Jacob & Co., Bugatti and Lalique launch $240K Bugatti Calandre clock
- Options vertical flying tourbillon and hand-finished Lalique crystal
- Restricted to 99 items, offered in customized leather-based trunks
Jacob & Co. has teamed up with Bugatti and French crystal grasp Lalique to create the Bugatti Calandre, a limited-edition desk clock that merges excessive horology with automotive artwork. Impressed by the long-lasting Bugatti Kind 41 Royale and capped by a 30-mm Jacob-cut purple gem, the Calandre pays homage to each heritage and innovation.
The 264 x 196 mm clock is crafted from Lalique crystal and options twin “Dancing Elephants” as a nod to Bugatti’s sculptural previous. Beneath the signature horseshoe grille lies a hand-wound, eight-day JCAM58 caliber with a vertical flying tourbillon — mirroring the mechanics of Bugatti’s Tourbillon hypercar.
Encased in a bespoke leather-based trunk, the $240,000 USD piece blends artistry, precision and engineering throughout its 189 parts. Solely 99 items can be produced, making it a coveted collector’s merchandise.
