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Three icons. One masterpiece. Jacob & Co., Bugatti, and Lalique have joined forces once again to create something beyond a mere timepiece: the Bugatti Calandre – a $240,000 table clock that marries mechanical complexity with sculptural beauty.
The design pays tribute to the legendary Bugatti Type 41 Royale. Front and center is a satin-polished crystal grille, shaped in the unmistakable horseshoe outline of the Royale’s front fascia. Just above it, the signature Bugatti Macaron in bold red stands like a crown. On either side, a pair of Lalique-sculpted “Dancing Elephants” recall the hood ornament of the 1930s grand tourer, adding historical weight to the visual spectacle.
But this is far more than ornamentation. At the core of the Calandre lies the JCAM58 movement – crafted from 189 components and crowned by a vertical flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock. The complication, originally designed to counteract gravity in vertical clocks, reinforces the fusion of old-world ingenuity with modern watchmaking flair. In some editions, the Calandre houses a more complex JCAM39 movement with a staggering 495 parts and a 30-day power reserve, making it as technically formidable as it is visually striking.
Every unit is encased in a bespoke leather trunk, framed in either black or chrome-plated brass. Each crystal body is hand-finished by Lalique artisans in Alsace using time-honored techniques of satin and polished relief. The clock stands 264 mm wide and 196 mm tall – a commanding object meant not just to tell time, but to elevate the room it inhabits.
Only 99 pieces will be made. For collectors, it’s more than just a numbered edition – it’s an intersection of legacy, precision, and the kind of audacious design only these three names could produce. But you can always check Panerai Jupiterium Planetarium Clock
