At the stroke of midnight, Chinese New Year kicks off with a magnificent display of fireworks and firecrackers to scare away evil spirits and welcome the Year of the Dragon. In true Jacob & Co. style, the brand releases a spectacular dragon-themed model on the eve of China’s most important festivity bristling with horological fireworks. […]
Most of us, myself included, tend to let ourselves go a little during the Christmas season and indulge in a little too much food, drinks and money-splurging. To combat that, many people have some form of New Year’s resolutions, like quitting smoking, losing a bit of weight perhaps, or just spending more time with your loved […]
Showmanship and extraordinary mechanics are the operative words at Jacob & Co. And the brand’s sports watch collection, the Epic X, makes no exception. Every Epic X is a statement piece. Originally available in a 47mm diameter, the Epic X Chronograph has been revamped, in the same way the brand redefined the time-only skeleton models […]
“The World Is Yours” Dual Time Zone watch is a tribute to a family heirloom Jacob Arabo received at the age of 13 This two-dialed Wakmann inspired Arabo to aspire to create his own watches, and has informed his designs ever since It utilises a new manufacture calibre JCAA11, and this limited edition release is … Continued
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As most of you might know, Jacob & Co. is the brainchild of one man, Jacob Arabo, a.k.a. “Jacob the Jeweller”. With his highly personal take on watchmaking, fuelled by a strong design and mechanically spectacular watches, such as the Astronomia collection or the Bugatti watches with an actual W16 engine inside, there’s something unique […]
Gambling, the act of wagering something of value in hopes of getting more of said value in return through a game of chance, has fascinated us for centuries, millennia even. The earliest known six-sided dice date back to 3,000 B.C. for instance. Betting on fitting animals was a common practice in ancient times, but non-violent […]
It has to be said there is no shortage of creativity in the watchmaking industry. Ok, some watches might be a bit more imaginative and original than others, but in the end, there is something out there for everyone. Whether you love a super-refined dress watchdress watch, a robust dive watchdive watch or a practical GMT watch, it’s […]
Jacob Arabo, Founder and Chairman of Jacob & Co., has a flair for showmanship and extravagance. One of the most sensational watches presented at during the watch week in Geneva this year is one of his creations. If only for its price tag: $20 millions! Meet the yellow diamond-set Jacob & Co. Billionaire Timeless Treasure. Fancy […]
Jacob & Co. has managed to create some of the wildest, craziest and most complicated watches in recent years. Among these is the Jacob & Co. Astronomia. This signature design has given rise to a saga that started in 2014 with countless executions featuring various technical refinements or background sceneries. This uber-complicated timepiece was originally […]
The chronograph remains one of the most beloved complications in the watchmaking world, and it can be found in anything from relatively affordable to ultra-high-end. You can divide them into two groups basically, with automatic chronographs on one end and manual wound ones on the other end. Within either of the two sub-families, you can […]