Typically the Jacob & Co. Epic X series tourbillon watches are centered around their particular iconic X-shaped design, skeletonized aesthetics, and complex capabilities. They are divided into two major lines: the basic tourbillon as well as the chronograph tourbillon, blending cool luxury with haute clocks craftsmanship. Here are the key particulars from Jacob & Co.:
Core Design and also Iconic Features
X-shaped DNA: 44-47 mm case, iconic X-shaped lugs echoing the movement connections, transparent sapphire crystal entrance and back, water resistance 50-200 meters (depending on model), emphasizing sporty character.
Visual Focus: Traveling by air tourbillon at 6 o'clock (1-minute rotation), vertically laid-out skeletonized movement (mainspring barrel or clip at 12 o'clock, equilibrium wheel at 6 o'clock), sandblasted and beveled links, some models feature a spinning inner ring (controlled from the crown at 10 o'clock) for chronograph markers/countdown.
Two Core Catalog
Series | Model Example | Movements | Power Reserve | Capabilities | Material
Basic Tourbillon (Epic X Tourbillon) EX520. 43. BD. BD. A40BD JCAM03 | Manual winding | 48 hours | Hours, mins, small seconds, flying tourbillon | 18K gold or PEEK, set with baguette-cut diamonds
Chrono Tourbillon (Epic X Chrono Tourbillon) EC360. 42. AB. AA. A JCAA09 | Automatic winding | forty-eight hours | Chronograph (column wheel + horizontal clutch), flying tourbillon, rotating interior ring | Titanium and gold + ceramic, azure PVD coating
Movement Craftsmanship: Often the manual-winding JCAM03 skeletonized movements boasts a streamlined yet powerful structure; the automatic JCAA09 chronograph movement comprises 278 parts, operates at a 4Hz frequency, and features a vertebral column wheel and horizontal clutch i465 black for precise and easy timekeeping.
Tourbillon Design: The flying tourbillon features an unobstructed bottom and top bridge, resulting in a visually light design. A constant force unit (in some high-end models) ensures stable power supply, taking the complex skeletonized construction.
Material Creativity: Utilizing high-tech materials like titanium, ceramic, and GLANCE, the watch balances lightweight design with scratch resistance. Precious jewelry models are fully established with baguette-cut diamonds, presenting exquisite craftsmanship.
Popular Special Editions
Blue Titanium: Blue PVD titanium case, JCAA09 movement, 200m water resistance, plastic strap.
Rose gold colored & Titanium: 18K rose gold and titanium, black fine ceramic bezel, limited to 15 parts, 200m water resistance.
Baguette Diamonds: The entire enjoy is set with baguette-cut precious gems, and the gold links may also be set with diamonds. That features a unique custom folletín number and is highly valuable.