The white gold Epic X Chrono Tourbillon Baguette, set with diamonds all throughout the case.

The rose gold Epic X Chrono Tourbillon Baguette, set with diamonds throughout the case, attached to a gem-set bracelet

EPIC X CHRONO TOURBILLON BAGUETTE

Name: Epic X Chrono Tourbillon Baguette
Brand: Jacob & Co.

Black Crystal Bracelet

When launching the new Epic X collection in 2016, Jacob & Co. ventured into a new direction, with new shapes, new material and a new frame of mind. The inspiration of the design came from the letter X which symbolizes something unknown, mysterious and appealing which was the energy of the brand at the time. Epic X Chrono Tourbillon Baguette is the combination of a staple of watchmaking, the skeleton watch, the radical design approach of Jacob & Co. and its mastery of high jewelry gem-setting. As a result, Epic X Chrono Tourbillon Baguette brunites the movement and the 47-mm case, the complication and the diamonds. Epic X Chrono Tourbillon Baguette on Bracelet is the vehicle of absolute Jacob & Co. creativity. It uses the original Epic X Chrono movement enhanced with a flying tourbillon. The entire case and movement are set with baguette diamonds. And Jacob & Co. has created a dedicated gold bracelet, whose every link is also set with gems. Transparency, structure, high jewelry, high watchmaking, all of Jacob & Co.'s design guidelines are gathered in Epic X Chrono Tourbillon Baguette.

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 Tourbillon Baguette paints a picture of everything a Jacob & Co. timepiece may be : daring, lavish, technical and incredibly glowing.

Epic X Chrono Tourbillon Baguette is a case, a movement, a bracelet and gems coming together as one. Designing Epic X Chrono Tourbillon Baguette required a different frame of mind, where everything is ruled by the X, while letting the light in so gems could reflect it fully. Caliber JCAA09 is a self-winding movement fitted with a high-end flying tourbillon and a 2-register chronograph. These two high-end complications are on display on the smoked crystal dial, where they intertwine with the X shape of Epic X. As a result, this dial is highly complex, being both translucent and set with diamonds.

Front Interior Movement of the Epic X Chrono Tourb BGT Watch

Back Interior Movement of the Epic X Chrono Tourb BGT Watch

Case, movement, crown and bracelet invisibly-set with 621 baguette-cut gems. One-minute flying tourbillon. Bi-compax chronograph. Skeleton movement. 278 components. 48-hour power reserve. Water-resistant to 200 meters.

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Epic X Chrono Tourbillon Baguette is ruled by design and so is caliber JCAA09. Functionally, it is an hour and minute movement. In spirit, its skeleton structure follows the X rule. It is light, technical and revolves entirely around its shape.

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THE FLYING TOURBILLON

The tourbillon's original purpose is to counterbalance the negative effects gravity has on a movement's accuracy. By putting its escapement into a constant spin, it counteracts this natural defect. In the process, it becomes a rotating, fascinating and prestigious creation. A manifestation of expertise and craft, designed for a spectacular type of chronometry.

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THE GEM-SET CASE

Epic X Chrono Tourbillon Baguette showcases Jacob & Co.'s gem-setting skills. It takes the best hands, the best gems and the best know-how to set its case, crown guards, lugs and bezel. To extend that diamond layout on the inside of the dial, on the dial-side bridges. And to do so while using the demanding invisible setting, Jacob & Co's most prestigious and favored technique. The precious stones selection and setting process devised by Jacob & Co. is extremely demanding. Drawing from over 30 years of experience in high jewelry, it results in a perfectly smooth, seamless surface of gleaming gems.

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THE GEM-SET BRACELET

Jacob & Co.'s knowledge and skill are fully applied to the dedicated bracelet of Epic X Chrono Tourbillon Baguette. The side links and the center links are entirely covered with gems. Once more, Jacob & Co. is using its signature technique of invisible setting. Gems are laid out side by side, seamlessly, creating a continuous cloud of brilliance throughout Epic X Chrono Tourbillon Baguette.

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Epic X Chrono Tourbillon Baguette shines brightly and from afar. It is Jacob & Co.'s quintessential sports luxury timepiece in its high jewelry version. It combines the spectacular glow of a fully gem-set timepiece with the demanding craft of high watchmaking, thus becoming an epitome of Jacob & Co.‘s timepieces.