Jacob & Co. Epic X Titanium Watch Review
When you think of sports watches, there are many brands that immediately come to mind. Lots of regulars like Rolex, Omega, Tag Heuer etc... but one brand that has been around for a few years is rarely in the conversation - it's Jacob & Co.
Jacob & Co. offers a plethora of ultra-complex, ultra-sparkly watches—and that's arguably what they're best known for. Astronomia is a prime example of the brand's passion for combining exclusivity, high complexity, and a wealth of precious stones. But today, I want to take a look at one of the brand's oft-overlooked products, specifically the sports watch segment - the Epic X Titanium - an affordable, feature-packed and unique sports replica luxury Watches.
Let's start with where the Epic X Titanium fits in Jacob & Co's overall catalog. Quite simply, it's the "low-key" sports watch category. First off, the grade 5 titanium case measures 44mm x 12.3mm, which is surprisingly hefty considering the white ceramic insert. The case itself is very sporty, with brushed surfaces and polished edges.
The most distinctive part of the case, and where it gets its name, are the extended "X"-shaped lugs that affix to the various colored rubber straps. Initially, in the press image, I confessed that I didn't like the lug design and found it a bit exaggerated - and possibly uncomfortable. I have thoroughly enjoyed them. Due to the steep taper and extended nature, it still fits snugly on the wrist despite its larger size. I didn't find the men replica watches to pull or twist like I expected and enjoyed wearing the watch on a regular basis.
The crown is large enough to complement the hand-wound movement. Although I've seen a lot of complaints about the winding process, I found it to be very clean, easy to wind, and well made. In fact, there is something so satisfying about winding a watch and watching the mainspring wind up at the top of the movement. Plus, the gear train is visible through the back, making winding the watch a real pleasure.
The skeletonized dial is simply mesmerizing. The (very) skeletonized dial shows just how simple and complex the movement actually is. The mainspring starts at 12 o'clock, in its own frame. The entire movement rests on two (or four, depending on how you look at it) vertical bridges, which remind me of racing stripes - not inconsistent with the Epic X's influential character. These two bridges feature a vertical brushed and dark bridge plate that showcases the watch's earpieces. You'll notice that it doesn't have any markers, just a chapter ring - giving the impression that this is a hobbyist buy replica watches designed entirely around displaying the movement.
The movement is mainly displayed on the left side of the watch. There's a really cool inlay on the right side of the dial with some Jacob & Co. branding on it. While it's often difficult to read the time, the red dot greatly eases this. I've never had trouble telling the time at a glance.
Turn the watch over and you'll find the rest of the JCAM02 skeletonized movement. This 158-part movement was manufactured exclusively for Jacob & Co in association with renowned movement maker Concepto. The decor is top notch and there is a lot of visual interest. I found myself enjoying watching the movement during winding from the back of the watch. The hand-wound movement oscillates at a frequency of 28,800 VpH and has a 48-hour power reserve. The high quality replica watches is water resistant to 100 meters.
Overall, the Jacob & Co Epic X is one of the most interesting watches I've had the chance to review. I expected this watch to be bulky, ostentatious, and kitschy, but actually found it to be rather conservative and well suited to the realm of skeletonized sports watches. It's easy to feel cheap when a watch is oversized and light - and since the 44mm titanium case is the vaunted feature set, I'm concerned. replica MB & F HM9 Watches
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