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Strapping the @jacobandco Co. Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon to my wrist—specifically the gold version—felt less like trying on a watch and more like handling a piece of rolling sculpture. The warm glow of the gold case instantly softens what is otherwise an aggressively technical object, but don’t get it twisted: this thing is still a full-blown hyperwatch. At 54mm by 44mm, it dominates the wrist, and in gold it carries a serious physical and visual weight that you’re always aware of.
What steals your attention immediately is the animated W16 engine. Press the pusher and the watch comes alive: sixteen tiny pistons fire in sequence, a miniature crankshaft spins, and the twin turbochargers whirl away. Seeing that mechanical theater play out in gold, under a crystal shaped like a Bugatti engine bay, is honestly mesmerizing. It’s excessive, borderline absurd—and that’s exactly the point. This isn’t about restraint; it’s about spectacle.
Jacob & Co.’s suspended movement, mounted on four shock absorbers inspired by Bugatti’s suspension, adds to the automotive fantasy. Even the power reserve indicator mimics a fuel gauge, reinforcing the idea that this watch runs more like a machine than a timekeeper. Time itself feels almost secondary, though the one-minute tourbillon spinning proudly at the front reminds you this is serious haute horology beneath the drama.
Wearing it isn’t exactly comfortable, especially on a smaller wrist, but comfort clearly wasn’t the primary brief. The gold version, in particular, feels aimed at collectors who want presence, opulence, and a direct emotional link to the Bugatti name. With prices stretching deep into six and even seven figures, the Chiron Tourbillon isn’t trying to be relatable. It’s horological art for those who already live in the hypercar world—and in gold, it leans fully into that unapologetic excess.
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