Jacob & Co makes some of the boldest watches in the world: rotating globes, floating tourbillons, skeleton cases and diamond-set pieces that are as much sculpture as timekeeping. We have 188 Jacob & Co watches in stock, from $1,760 to $440,000, with a median of $36,785.
A short history
Jacob Arabo founded Jacob & Co in New York in 1986 as a jeweller, and became known for jewellery worn by musicians, athletes and celebrities. The brand's first big watch success was the Five Time Zone in the early 2000s, with its colourful dials and several time zones at once.
Jacob & Co then moved into high watchmaking in Geneva, with complications designed for visual impact: the Astronomia, launched in 2014, whose movement rotates around the dial like a planetary system, became its signature piece.
The main lines
Epic X. Skeleton sports watches with exposed movements, sapphire or titanium cases and bold colours. One of the more accessible lines.
Astronomia. The flagship: a vertical movement with a gravitational triple-axis tourbillon, a rotating globe and a moon, all turning around the dial.
Five Time Zone and World Is Yours. Multi-time-zone watches with several sub-dials, the brand's original success.
Opera, Bugatti and Caviar. Musical, automotive and gem-set pieces, often in limited editions.
Brilliant and Palatial. Diamond-set and classical designs, including ladies' watches.
What Jacob & Co costs
Our prices run from $1,760 to $440,000. New or unworn pieces start at $11,615 and pre-owned at $1,760. Five Time Zone and Epic X models are the entry points; Astronomia and high-jewellery pieces are at the top. Prices vary widely with the case material and the number of diamonds.
References we stock most
- EX120.10.AD.AA.ABRUA — 2 in stock, from $28,070
- AS310.40.SP.ZK.A — 2 in stock, from $172,040
- OP110.21.AG.AB.A — 2 in stock, from $242,835
- DT100.40.AA.AE.A — 2 in stock, from $51,035
What to check on a pre-owned Jacob & Co
- Diamonds. Check that every stone is present and set tightly; ask whether any were replaced and by whom.
- Complications. Astronomia and Opera movements are complex; ask for a video showing them running and for the service history.
- Sapphire cases. They resist scratches but can chip at the edges if knocked.
- Box and papers. For high-value pieces they matter a great deal; see why box and papers matter.
- Authenticity. Statement watches are frequently copied. Every watch we sell is checked by our specialist before it ships; see how we inspect.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Jacob & Co?
Jacob Arabo, a New York jeweller, in 1986.
What is the Jacob & Co Astronomia?
The brand's flagship, launched in 2014: a movement that rotates around the dial with a triple-axis tourbillon, a globe and a moon.
Are Jacob & Co watches Swiss?
Jacob & Co's high-end watches are developed and made in Geneva, Switzerland.
How much is a Jacob & Co watch?
Our Jacob & Co watches start at $1,760; the median in our stock is $36,785.
