Jacob & Co. Epic X

When the average watch enthusiast hears the brand name “Jacob & Co.”, they usually think of high-end, uber-complicated, “iced-out”, avant-garde wrist art worn by the rich and famous.

But in 2016, the company cleverly created a new path and expanded its offerings by launching the Jacob & Co. Epic X Collection, which includes more affordable and accessible—but nonetheless striking—sport watches, together with higher-end precious metal and gemstone-encrusted Epic X references. All of these carry on the brand’s tradition of bold aesthetics and high horology craftsmanship.

About Jacob & Co. Epic X Watches

While the launch of the Jacob and Co. Epic X collection was a departure from earlier eye-popping masterpieces like the Astronomia Tourbillon and the “Billionaire” watch, it certainly wasn’t a complete 180-degree turn. Most references in the collection are skeletonized, open works pieces or have sapphire display case backs that showcase the highly complex and ornate movements for which the company is known. An Epic X movement is designed to tell time well but also to be seen and admired, and the cases are crafted to both carefully protect its function and frame the intricate beauty of its many complex components.

With 78 references in the current Epic X catalog, the collection is widely regarded as the company’s most versatile and wearable line of watches. On the one hand, a stainless steel or titanium Epic X can be a more obtainable sports watch with the potential to be a trusted “daily driver”, or at least “frequent companion”. On the other hand, an Epic X can be purchased in precious metal with gemstones and be a showcasing statement piece with a distinctive design language that speaks loudly and clearly across a crowded room.

Jacob & Co. Epic X History

The Epic X was first built by French designer Benjamin Muller and known as the “Spyder” before being re-branded and launched in 2016. From its birth, the Epic X skeleton design was disruptive, combining an enthralling, bi-directional view of a complex movement evoking past glories of watchmaking history contained in a maximalist, modern package featuring angular, sharp lines and bright, bold colors.

Initially, a mammoth 47mm case diameter manually wound, time-only watch, the Epic X line received a subtle design refresh and a 44mm option in 2022, and over time, company designers added new materials, features, and complications such as ceramic components and cases, automatic movements, chronographs, tourbillons, and minute repeaters. The present-day Epic X Collection’s broad range of prices, materials, colors, complications, and gemstone options and designs is intriguing and naturally sparks interest and admiration among many enthusiasts and collectors.

How Much Do Jacob & Co. Epic X Watches Cost?

It is important to remember that the phrase “accessible and affordable” is relative in the luxury watch world. “Lower-end” Epic X titanium and stainless steel models with rubber straps are in the $20K-plus retail range, “mid-range” precious metal models cost between $50K-150K, and upper echelon references “with all the trimmings” (e.g., the Epic X Tourbillon Baguette) fetch between $900K-1.6 million.

That’s a wide range of budgetary territory. Here’s a chart of 10 Epic X models of varying costs and features currently available on the Exquisite Timepieces website to help you navigate it:

What’s Unique About Jacob & Co. Epic X Watches?

Epic X watches share a common aesthetic, uniting case and movement in a happy marriage of form and function. The two become a graceful whole, like dance partners who perfectly complement and bring out the best in each other.

The letter “X” is the cornerstone of the collection’s design language and symbolizes that mysterious “factor” that transforms the mundane into extraordinary. Its shape is immediately recognizable, beginning with the four aggressive “claw” lugs which grasp the bracelet or strap and seemingly extend across the face of the watch and connect with vertical bridges to complete the visual effect.

Jacob & Co. Epic X Movements

Jacob & Co. Epic X movements provide variety, complexity, accuracy, and beauty. Throughout its history, the company has collaborated with Swiss movement manufacturer Concepto and its master watchmaker and CEO Valérien Jaquet to create high-functioning, manual-winding and automatic movements for the Epic X and other company collections.

+What sets these masterpiece works of motion apart from others are their complexity and intricate beauty, with fine finishing touches such as brushed and polished surfaces, sandblasting, Geneva stripes, perlage (circular graining), and Clou de Paris, a guilloché pattern consisting of small pyramids with polished surfaces that provide texture and create variable reflections in the light. Essentially, wearing an Epic X is like strapping on a high-performance European sports car with a transparent hood and enjoying both the performance and sight of a powerful engine at work.

Jacob & Co. Epic X Watch Colors

Epic X models with more traditional colorways are available. Examples are titanium cases with black rubber straps, stainless steel cases with black rubber straps or matching steel bracelets, and rose gold cases with black straps or matching gold bracelets.

If you’re more interested in using vivid and bolder hues to accentuate the wrist candy effect of the Epic X’s maximalist case size, designs, and movements, then there is a large palette to choose from, including orange, yellow, mint green, kelly green, red, blue, light blue, and white in various combinations of cases, components, and straps.

Jacob & Co. Epic X Watch Materials

Jacob & Co. Epic X cases and components are available in a wide range of materials. Cases are available in stainless steel, titanium, gold (rose and gold), and ceramic. Many models “mix and match” materials, for instance, combining a gold case with a ceramic bezel. Sapphire crystals and case backs showcase the movement. If you’re looking for more “pop” and flair, then diamonds, rubies, and other precious gemstone models are available. Some metal cases have matching bracelets, but the majority of models, especially in the more affordable price range, use rubber straps.

Jacob & Co. Epic X Watch Complications

The more affordable and accessible Epic X watches are manual-wind, time-only models. There is also a large selection of chronographs with automatic movements, some of them with rotating inner bezel timers. There are also now both time-only watches and chronographs with tourbillons. Minute repeaters are available in several models.

Jacob & Co. Epic X Sizes

Epic X watches are larger than most luxury watches, creating a wrist presence that demands attention. Early Epic X models were 47mm in case diameter, and that size is still available in several models and styles. As part of the 2022 design refresh, the company also began offering a more versatile and wearable 44 mm case diameter. Wearability is further enhanced by the angular, sloped “X” lugs that grab the bracelet or strap and the wrist, producing a snugger fit. Case thicknesses are surprisingly modest for such large watches, averaging around 13 mm in most models.

Buying Jacob & Co. Epic X Watches

Jacob & Co. Epic X watches are available from over 75 authorized dealers around the world, including Exquisite Timepieces. The Jacob & Co. website does not sell directly, but they do have a flagship boutique in New York City. Exquisite Timepieces carries the entire Epic X collection, and you can shop online or in our boutique in Naples, Florida.

Caring for Your Jacob & Co. Epic X Watch

Buying a luxury watch is a major purchase, and one must be prepared to care for it for life. That is especially true with the Jacob & Co. Epic X Watch with its many features and complication options. Regular service and cleaning is vital. When you buy from Exquisite Timepieces, you can rest assured you are covered under the full manufacturer warranty. When your Epic X needs cleaning or repair, Exquisite Timepieces will make sure your timepiece is insured and shipped to only an authorized service facility. This page will give you the details of Exquisite Timepieces service policies and procedures.

Jacob & Co. Epic X FAQ

What is Jacob & Co. Epic X?

The Epic X collection is Jacob & Co.’s most accessible, affordable, and versatile line of watches. Available in a broad range of models and complications, popular titanium and steel models retain the brand design language and “wow factor” while providing the range of a sports watch that can be worn often and for many different occasions and situations.

How much is Jacob and Co. Epic X Watch?

The price range of the most commonly purchased models is $20-30K, with ultra-high-end precious metal and gemstone models reaching the six or even seven figure level.

How much is Epic X titanium sky blue?

The Epic X Skeleton Sky Blue, often referred to as “Light Blue” will set you back $22,000. There’s also a chronograph version for $24,000, and both of them are available for purchase at Exquisite Timepieces.

Find your new Jacob & Co. Epic X watch with Exquisite Timepieces

If you’ve read this far, you’re probably very interested in purchasing a Jacob & Co. Epic X watch. Still, it’s a big decision, and if you need help and guidance, reach out to an authorized dealer such as Exquisite Timepieces, who will connect you with an advisor who can answer your questions and help you determine if this is the watch for you. If you decide to buy, Exquisite Timepieces will provide insured, free shipping and a full manufacturer’s warranty. Plus, they will back up their product and clean and service the watch in the future. Good luck in your watch-collecting journey!