When a key fob costs more than some supercars, you have to question its value. But when that key fob unlocks a Bugatti Chiron, showcased at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, perhaps the staggering 500,000-euro (approximately $554,483) price tag becomes a little more understandable. Shmee150, the famous automotive YouTuber, recently got his hands on this ultra-expensive fob and experienced it with a special Chiron in a recent video.
This bejeweled key is the creation of Awain, a company specializing in ludicrously expensive car keys. The model Shmee examines with the Bugatti is their top-tier Phantom version. To justify its six-figure price, this “Bugatti Key Fob For Sale” is encrusted with a mind-blowing 34.5 carats of diamonds, 175 grams of 18-carat gold, and further embellished with other precious gemstones. Adding a touch of tactile luxury, the center section is crafted from fine leather.
Exploring the Range of Luxury Car Keys
In the video, Shmee also explores Awain’s “entry-level” luxury key, the Quantum. While still carrying a hefty 49,000-euro ($54,320) price tag, it’s significantly more “affordable” than the Phantom. The Quantum still boasts 175 grams of 18-carat gold but reduces the diamond weight to a mere 3.6 carats. This comparison highlights the spectrum of luxury within even high-end accessories like a Bugatti key fob.
After carefully removing the Awain Phantom key from its secure case, Shmee handles the fob with utmost care. He gingerly uses both hands to operate it, unlocking the Bugatti Chiron. Functionally, this extravagant key performs the standard tasks: locking and unlocking the doors and opening the front storage compartment. Beyond its opulent appearance, it offers no additional features compared to a standard, significantly less expensive car key.
Beyond the Bugatti key fob and the Chiron itself, Shmee’s video includes a brief tour of the Car Vault showroom in Dubai. This location showcases an incredible collection of supercars, packed with Ferraris and other high-performance vehicles. However, the true star remains the unbelievably priced Bugatti key fob, a symbol of ultimate automotive luxury.
