Jacob & Co. and Bugatti have had a long-standing partnership in creating unique timepieces. The and the being their crowning examples. Both these high-end brands initiated their partnership at the Baselworld 2019 with the Twin Turbo Furious Bugatti Edition, and to date, the duo has created more than five timepieces that stand out from the rest.
Their latest creation is the limited edition Bugatti Calandre Table Clock that is designed in association with French crystal master Lalique, and is destined for a Bugatti enthusiast’s desk. This timepiece is inspired by the iconic Bugatti Type 41 Royale, having the signature horseshoe grille front and center, which dates back to the Bugatti Macaron. The clock measuring 264mm wide x 196mm tall is as rare as you would get from a watchmaking brand.
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Design That Bridges Eras
The Calandre Table Clock is a study in collaborative design that spans three fields: automotive engineering, fine watchmaking, and crystal artistry. Its silhouette is directly modeled after the horseshoe-shaped grille of the 1930s Bugatti Type 41 Royale, one of the most iconic front-end designs in automotive history. But it’s not just homage—it’s a functional reinterpretation of that legacy in sculptural form. The grille is reimagined in satin-polished crystal, crafted by Lalique in Alsace, France. Known for pioneering glass techniques since the Art Deco era, Lalique brings depth and texture to the design with its signature satin and polished finish.
The outer casing is rendered in brass, available in either black or chrome-plated options, framing the piece with industrial precision. The Bugatti blue Macaron logo anchors the design at the center, adding an authentic visual connection to the car brand’s design language. Overall, the Calandre presents itself as a fusion of historic reference and contemporary object design—an ornamental yet mechanically rich piece meant for display.
Engineering Meets Craftsmanship
At the core of the Calandre is the JCAM39 movement, developed by Jacob & Co. This manual-winding mechanism features 495 components and offers an impressive 30-day power reserve. The exposed architecture allows visibility through the front and sides of the crystal body, merging movement and form in a way that recalls both high-end watchmaking and kinetic sculpture. Every component—whether mechanical or structural—is hand-assembled in Switzerland. The precision and complexity of the movement echo Jacob & Co.’s expertise in haute horlogerie, while Lalique’s crystal work pushes the boundary between functional product and decorative art.
Only 99 units of the clock are being produced, making it a rare collector-grade item for those who value design, engineering, and material excellence. At $240,000, it is less a traditional timekeeper and more a mechanical object of desire—one that blends heritage and forward-thinking craftsmanship.
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