Jean Bugatti Rose Gold BU100.40.AA.AA.A

Description of the Jacob & Co. Watch

The Jacob & Co Jean Bugatti Rose Gold BU100.40.AA.AA.A is an extraordinary tribute to Jean Bugatti, one of the most visionary automotive designers in history. Crafted in 18K rose gold and powered by an ultra-complex twin-tourbillon chronograph movement, this exceptional timepiece combines vintage automotive inspiration with avant-garde haute horlogerie engineering. Featuring retrograde chronograph displays, digital minute counters, and twin flying tourbillons, the watch embodies the spirit of Bugatti performance and Jacob & Co.’s fearless innovation.

Why Is the Jacob & Co Jean Bugatti a Dubai Collector’s Watch Essential

Highly admired among Dubai luxury watch collectors and automotive enthusiasts, the Jean Bugatti captures the elegance and engineering sophistication of classic Bugatti automobiles through a highly theatrical movement architecture. Inspired by Bugatti dashboard instrumentation and Art Deco automotive design, the watch incorporates twin flying tourbillons, retrograde chronograph counters, and a digital jumping minute display rarely seen in modern watchmaking. Its limited-edition production and highly technical movement make it one of the most exclusive Jacob & Co chronographs available in Dubai’s ultra-luxury watch market.

Design and Craftsmanship

The watch features a 46 mm 18K rose gold case with a domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal that provides immersive visibility of the highly animated movement. The cream-white dial is accented with rose gold-plated chronograph appliques and Arabic numerals inspired by vintage Bugatti instrumentation. Smoked sapphire tourbillon covers create visual depth, while the red openworked inward-pointing hour and minute hands reinforce the automotive-inspired aesthetic. Every detail reflects Jacob & Co.’s mastery of blending classic luxury with futuristic movement architecture.

Movement and Performance

At the heart of the Jean Bugatti Rose Gold lies the Jacob & Co. Caliber JCFM09, a hand-wound mechanical movement composed of 470 components. Operating with two separate frequencies, the movement runs at 21,600 vibrations per hour for standard timekeeping and an impressive 36,000 vibrations per hour during chronograph operation for enhanced precision. The caliber delivers approximately 48 hours of movement power reserve and 2 hours of chronograph reserve while powering twin flying one-minute tourbillons, a column-wheel chronograph, and advanced retrograde chronograph displays.

Features and Complications

• Twin flying one-minute tourbillons for enhanced chronometric precision
• Column-wheel chronograph movement
• Double retrograde chronograph seconds display
• Digital jumping 30-minute chronograph counter
• Peripheral hours and minutes display
• Separate high-frequency chronograph mechanism operating at 36,000 vph
• Smoked sapphire tourbillon covers
• Hand-wound mechanical movement with 470 components
• Limited edition of 57 pieces worldwide
• Water resistance up to 30 meters suitable for daily wear

Specifications

Case

• Material: 18K rose gold
• Diameter: 46 mm
• Thickness: 16 mm
• Finish: Polished rose gold surfaces
• Crystal: Domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Caseback: 18K rose gold and sapphire crystal
• Water Resistance: 30 meters (3 ATM)

Dial

• Color: Cream-white with rose gold-plated accents
• Markers: Rose gold-plated Arabic numerals on minute track
• Hands: Red inward-pointing openworked hour and minute hands with blued chronograph hands
• Distinctive Elements: Smoked sapphire tourbillon covers and sapphire digital 30-minute counter disc

Bracelet/Strap

• Material: Blue alligator leather strap with blue stitching
• Clasp Type: 18K rose gold deployment clasp
  

Movement

• Caliber: JCFM09
  
• Movement Power Reserve: Approximately 48 hours
• Chronograph Power Reserve: Approximately 2 hours
• Movement Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz)
• Chronograph Frequency: 36,000 vibrations per hour (5 Hz)
• Mechanism: Hand-wound mechanical movement
• Components: 470
• Functions: Peripheral hours and minutes, chronograph with column wheel, double retrograde seconds, digital jumping 30-minute counter, twin flying one-minute tourbillons