EPIC X CHRONO BAGUETTE
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DESIGN INSPIRATION
From a creative concept to design inspiration. To the first stroke of a pencil through hundreds of iterations. A timepiece like no other comes to life. Epic X Chrono Baguette is an assertive sports chronograph with infinite variations, and extensive diamond setting.
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THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
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THE COMPLICATIONS & FEATURES
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THE CHRONOGRAPH
The pusher at 2 o'clock starts and stops the timing function. This sequence can be activated at will, with no necessary end. Elapsed time is shown with the central seconds hand and the 30-minute register at 3 o'clock on the dial. Once the timing sequence is over, the 4 o'clock pusher resets all the hands. Epic X Baguette is ready for the next timing.
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THE GEM-SETTING
The bezel, and in some versions the entire case, of Epic X Chrono Baguette is dedicated to the showcasing of Jacob & Co.'s gem-setting skills. It takes the best hands, the best gems and the best know-how to cut each baguette-cut diamond and execute its invisible setting. Drawing from a 30-year experience in high jewelry, it results in a perfectly smooth, seamless surface of gleaming gems.
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THE ROTATING INNER RING
The crown at 10 o'clock on the case side drives the inner ring of Epic X Chrono Baguette. The 60-minute timer is independent from the chronograph when read in coordination with the central minute hand. It can become a 60-second timer if read in coordination with the red chronograph hand. And it can be used as a countdown in both cases.
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THE TRANSLUCENT EPIC X DIAL
Transparency is a key design signature of all Epic X. The requirements of the chronograph prevented the extensive use of a transparent dial. A chronograph must be accurately read and therefore uncluttered. So this dial is tainted, color being part of Jacob & Co.'s core identity, and translucent. Some of the movement's key parts are visible, enhancing the uniqueness of Epic X Chrono Baguette.
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THE SELF-WINDING MOVEMENT
A practical sports chronograph is a self-winding chronograph. Caliber JCAA05 is fitted with a rotor that automatically winds its power source. Its signature shape is directly inspired of the X that makes Epic X. It's visible to the naked eye thanks to a see-through caseback.
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THE LIFESTYLE
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THE SPECIFICATIONS
EPIC X CHRONO BAGUETTE