Jacob & Co. doesn’t whisper. It shouts — in diamonds, tourbillons, spinning planets, and sapphire cases the size of espresso cups.
This is haute horology meets red carpet excess. Not for the faint of heart, not for the subtle collector. But if you’re chasing wow factor, Jacob delivers. Every. Single. Time.
Jacob & Co. started as a jewelry house in New York in the 1980s, founded by Jacob Arabo, better known as “Jacob the Jeweler” — a go-to name for
hip-hop royalty and ultra-high-net-worth clientele.
In the early 2000s, the brand pivoted into watches. And they didn’t tiptoe in. They launched with oversized five-timezone quartz pieces that lit up
Miami and the NBA. Then they doubled down on mechanical spectacle — tourbillons, astronomical complications, and cases dripping in baguette diamonds.
Today, Jacob & Co. is a true haute horlogerie manufacturer — wild as ever, but backed by serious technical chops.
Let’s be real: no one does horological theater like Jacob.
You’re not here for subtlety. You’re here for:
Movements are developed in partnership with top-tier Swiss manufactures (Concepto, Le Cercle des Horlogers, etc.), and the finishing — especially on
the high complications — is legit haute horlogerie.
Because behind the flash, the watchmaking is real.
Yes, there are diamonds. Yes, the cases are huge. But look past that and you’ll find some of the most technically ambitious movements in modern
watchmaking — with true innovation in tourbillon construction, energy transmission, and motion display.
The Astronomia platform alone pushed the limits of movement architecture — and did it in a way that made people talk about watches again. Like it
or not, Jacob put haute complications in the pop culture spotlight.
Jacob’s lineup breaks down into:
Pre-owned pieces are rare, often customized, and tend to hold value better than people expect — especially in limited releases or early Astronomia variants.
Jacob & Co. is not my everyday taste — but I’ll say this: every time I’ve handled one, I’ve been impressed.
The movements are insane. The cases are finished to a high standard. And when you see an Astronomia in person? You can’t look away. It’s hypnotic. Mechanical art at full volume.
If you’ve got the wrist, the personality, and the wallet to match — it’s one hell of a statement. And it’s not pretending to be anything else.
Delray Watch is always on the lookout for unique Jacob & Co. watches — especially Astronomia, Epic X, and Twin Turbo models.
If you have a Jacob & Co. watch you’re ready to sell or trade – reach out. We’re always buying.
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