Jacob & Co., founded in 1986 by Jacob Arabo, began as a small jewelry workshop in New York City’s Diamond District. Arabo, an immigrant from Uzbekistan with a natural talent for design, quickly gained a celebrity following. Expanding into horology in the early 2000s, he introduced bold luxury watches like the Five Time Zone, a vibrant design that resonated with jet-setting clients and established the brand’s reputation for innovation and craftsmanship.
Jacob & Co. gained global acclaim with creations like the Astronomia Tourbillon, celebrated for its celestial design, and the Billionaire Watch, encrusted with over 260 carats of diamonds. Collaborations such as the Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon and Opera Godfather further cemented its status as a pioneer of modern haute horology. Today, Jacob & Co. is renowned for merging art, engineering, and luxury, a testament to Arabo’s vision of redefining watchmaking as an art form.