Jacob & Co. is among the most prestigious traditional creators of timepieces in New York City. The company's watches are indeed popular with collectors — Jacob & Co. is noted for multicolored-gemstone designs, oversized complications, and its unusual take on forms and features, such as watch faces with complex, asymmetrical shapes and bezels accented with bold color schemes.
Jacob & Co. was founded by designer Jacob Arabo. Arabo immigrated to the United States from Soviet Uzbekistan as a teenager. He later graduated from a New York jewelry design school in 1981.
In 1986, he opened Jacob & Co. on the one-block stretch of 47th Street in Manhattan known as the Diamond District. From the beginning, he focused on opulent jewelry instead of more conventional items, like rings and simple necklaces. Arabo’s risk paid off, and demand for his products grew, including among pop and hip-hop artists like Jay-Z and 50 Cent.
In 2004, Jacob & Co. moved its operations to 57th Street, joining such renowned neighbors as Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet and Italian jewelry house Bulgari. The company soon shifted its focus to high-end watches and opened a facility in Switzerland dedicated to watchmaking. Arabo applied the same visionary sensibilities to timepieces that he had brought to his jewelry, with each creation merging function with sculptural form.
Over the next two decades, Jacob & Co. engaged in several major collaborations, including with Paramount Studios in 2019 and NBCUniversal in 2020. In 2021, Jacob & Co. became the first top-tier watchmaking brand to accept cryptocurrency and to offer NFTs.
Jacob & Co. continues to produce lavish, elite timepieces. Its clients include Naomi Campbell and David Beckham, who have acted as brand ambassadors.
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Jacob & Co. Five Time Zone – 47mm – Diamond Dial – With manual – c2005
By Jacob & Co.
Located in London, GB
Jacob & Co. Five Time Zone – 47mm – Diamond Dial – With manual – c2005 A standout early‑generation Jacob & Co. Five Time Zone, dating to c2005 and representing one of the models tha...
$3,576
W 1.58 in Dm 1.58 in
Jacob & Co. Five Time Zone JCM-24DA – Diamond & Mother of Pearl Dial – Full Set
By Jacob & Co.
Located in London, GB
A bold and unmistakable Jacob & Co. Five Time Zone, reference JCM-24DA, presented as a complete set with its inner and outer boxes, warranty card, presentation cloth and original box...
Philip Teslar Dual Time Zone Diamond Ladies Watch - Stainless Steel Quartz
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Philip Teslar Model: Dual Time Zone Movement: Quartz Warranty: 1 year Metal Content: Stainless Steel Stone Information Natural Diamonds Fastening Type: Buckle Clasp Featur...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$7,670
Silver & Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, silver dial, bezel set with 120 diamonds 1.78 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Diamond, Steel
The Number ‘8’ Diamond Watch
Located in Macau, MO
The magnificent Number ‘8’ Watch ! Strap:Genuine ostrich leather with spring deployment clasp. Dial:Polished surface with 5 sub disc dials,tritium coated ov...
Diamond
Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Leather Band Watch
By Effy
Located in Tysons, VA
· · Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratc...
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
Michele Urban Diamond & Stainless Steel Watch
By Michele
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' large Michele urban diamond chronograph watch in stainless steel. Quartz movement. Keeps good time. Mother of pearl dial. The case size is 35mm by 28mm. Measures 6 inches in ...
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Number “8” Diamond Watch
Located in Macau, MO
The magnificent Number ‘8’ Watch ! Strap:Genuine leather with spring deployment clasp. Dial:Polished surface with 5 sub disc dials,tritium coated oversized ...
Diamond
$8,450
Diamond Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in steel, silver dial, bezel set with 138 diamonds 2.54 cts with prong buckle alligator strap quartz movement. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
Diamond, Steel
Diamonds Pave Dial Luxury Swiss Quartz Exotic Watch 0.64 Tcw
By Effy
Located in Tysons, VA
· Quality Swiss-Quartz movement guarantees precision timing · Mother-of-Pearl dial micro-paved with diamonds and gemstones enhances any dress style · Scratch-resista...
Diamond, Quartz, Stainless Steel
Jacob & Co. 5-Time Zone Diamond "The World is Yours" Black PVD Watch
Located in New York, NY
As part of our iconic and heritage timepieces, the Five Time Zone World Is Yours Collection represents the groundbreaking pieces that sparked a revoluti...
PVD-Coated, Stainless Steel
Jules Jurgensen Vintage Watch In 14K White Gold
By Jules Jurgensen
Located in New York, NY
Brand Jules Jurgensen Case Material: 14K White Gold Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel Condition: Pre-Owned Mint Fits Wrist up to: 6 3/4" Case Length: 37,3mm Cse Width: 12,3mm Thickn...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Happy Sport Floating Fish Stainless Steel Diamond Bezel Lady's watch
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Happy Sport Floating Fish Stainless Steel Diamond Bezel Lady's watch Model Happy Sport Reference Number 8245 Gender Lady's Metal Stainless Steel Case Si...
Stainless Steel
Chopard Lastrada Diamond Stainless Steel Watch 418415
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
CHOPARD LASTRADA DIAMOND STAINLESS STEEL WATCH 418415 -Condition: Mint -Case Size: 24x35mm -Movement: Quartz -Material: Stainless Steel -Dial: White -Diamonds: 46 Round Cut *Comes...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Tiffany & Co. Mark Coupe
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand Tiffany& Co Product Name: Mark Coupe Dial: Silver Gender: Men's Material: Stainless Steel Movement: Quartz Case Size: W: 33.2mm L: 39.2mm Weight: 130.9gr Conditio...
Stainless Steel
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Diamond Watch, 1.10ct, Manual Winding
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
*Ladies Diamond Watch Brand: Hamilton Case Material: Platinum Case Dimension: 14.2mm X 14.2mm Thickness: 7.6mm Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel Bracelet Size: Fits Wrist Up To 63/...
Diamond, Platinum
