Jacob & Co. Epic X Chrono Baguette Unveiled at Baselworld 2018, the Epic X Chrono Baguette by Jacob & Co. seamlessly blends the worlds of sports, watchmaking complications and fine jewelry into a striking and dynamic design. The Epic X Chrono Baguette is a variant of the Epic X Chrono, new for Baselworld 2017, a sleek and sporty watch set with 291 diamonds totaling 20.58 carats.

The new model features famous components from the original Epic X Chrono, such as the 47mm case and the JCAA05 skeletonized self-winding chronograph movement. This high-end chronograph movement is equipped with a column wheel to activate the chronograph function. Its counters are arranged in the so-called "Bi-compax" format, with the small seconds for the running hours on the left at nine o'clock and the elapsed minutes counter on the right at three o'clock. After the chronograph is started by pressing the pusher at two o'clock, the elapsed seconds are read off the central red chronograph seconds hand.

As a useful addition, the Epic X Chrono has a rotatable inner bezel that can be set with a countdown timer by pushing and turning the crown at ten o'clock. The power reserve of the movement is 48 hours. Its high-end finish can be admired through the transparent sapphire crystal case back.

The Epic X Chrono Baguette is set with 291 diamonds totaling 20.58 carats. Set in 18k rose gold, the watch features 41 invisible-set diamonds on the case and 36 baguette-set diamonds on the bezel. The buttons are set with 12 baguette diamonds and the crown is set with 40 invisible set baguette diamonds and 2 round diamonds. Lugs set with 48 baguette diamonds, 18k rose gold and titanium deployment clasp set with 22. The red mineral crystal dial is invisible set with 76 baguette diamonds, and its inner ring is set with 36 baguette diamonds and 12 baguette rubies.

In all models, the skeletonized movement is visible through the red mineral crystal. A range of natural rubber straps are available in white, red and black with a honeycomb pattern, and a screw-down crown ensures water resistance to 200 meters.

technical details
Reference EC422.40.BW.RD.A
EPIC X CHRONO BAGUETTE

movement
Caliber: Exclusive skeletonized column-wheel Bi-Compax chronograph, self-winding Jacob&Co JCAA05
Diameter: 131/4''' or 30.40mm; Height: 8.40mm; Assembly: 260
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds (small seconds indicator at 9 o'clock)
Minutes, seconds chronograph (minute counter at 3 o'clock); centered
Chrono hands
Rotating inner bezel ring timer
Power reserve: 48 hours; Frequency: 28'800 vibrations/hour (4 Hz); Jewels: 27
System: Shockproof
Finishes: Polished movement bridges; open barrel; column wheel finishes: angled, polished and drawn;
Charcoal gray oscillating weight, red lacquer engraved "Jacob & Co Genève" lettering, round grained bridges

case
Diameter: 47mm; Height: 14mm; Components: 61
Material: 18K rose gold case invisible set with 41 baguette diamonds (≈ 2.14 carats);
18K rose gold bezel-set with 36 baguette diamonds (≈ 4.92 cts);
Pusher set with 12 baguette diamonds (≈ 0.51 ct);
Crown set with 40 baguette and 2 round diamonds (≈ 1.92 carats)
Surface treatment: polished
Case back: red mineral crystal and sapphire glass
Lugs: 18K rose gold Lugs set with 48 baguette diamonds (≈ 6.50 carats)
Crystal: Anti-Sapphire - Reflective Treatment
Waterproof: 200m

dial
Red mineral crystal, X-shaped decoration, set with 76 baguette diamonds (≈ 1.52 ct); inner ring set with 36 baguette diamonds (≈ 1.67 ct) and 12 graduated baguette rubies (≈ 0.68 ct
) red chronograph hand.

strap
cutout rubber or crocodile
Leather Buckle: 18K rose gold and titanium deployment clasp set with 22 baguette stones (≈ 1.4 carats)

Total Carat Weight
289 baguette and 2 round diamonds (≈ 20.58 carats);
12 baguette-graded rubies (≈ 0.68 ct)