The latest Jacob timepiece is a (pricey) tribute to the home of Bugatti
Published on Mar 22, 2023 at 4:30 AM (UTC-4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Mar 23, 2023 at 6:41 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This is the new Jacob Molsheim Edition, a tribute to the French town where the Bugatti saga began.
Based on the Jacob and Co Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon, the watch is decorated with blue, white and red diamonds as a nod to the French flag.
The origin of Bugatti
Bugatti is like a mix salad of nationalities.
It was founded by an Italian, in a (then) German city that’s now part of France.
And to add to the confusion, the brand is now partly Croatian because it’s part of Rimac Group.
But after all, these are just boring technicalities because at the end of the day, the brand considers itself French.
All the special editions have French names, as does the most expensive Bugatti ever built, the $18m La Voiture Noire.
And then there’s the 110 Ans Bugatti, a limited-edition supercar with the French flag on the logo, hub caps, wing mirrors and even the rear spoiler.
Jacob decided to honor the brand with a striking watch festooned with blue sapphires, white diamonds and rubies.
There are 341 diamonds and 22.57 carats in total.
Like other Jacob timepieces based on the Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon, the watch features a fully-functioning W16 engine made of tiny crystals attached to the movement.
The W16 is visible on the lower half of the watch dial, right between the hands and the little ‘Jacob & Co.’ plate.
Jacob Molsheim Edition pricing
The Jacob Molsheim edition is a pièce unique, as in it’s limited to one piece only.
And the price will make you weep.
Ready? It’s $1 million.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
