Jacob & Co.
New York, USA · Est. 2002
Founded by Jacob Arabo
Jacob & Co. was founded in New York in 1986 by Jacob Arabo, initially as a high jewellery brand before expanding into high-complication watchmaking. The brand is known for spectacular, often outrageous designs including the Astronomia with its rotating multi-axis display, targeting the ultra-high-net-worth market with no shortage of theatrical flair.
- Founded
- 2002
- Headquarters
- New York, USA
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Ultra
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Astronomia — Three-dimensional high-complication line with rotating satellites and tourbillon.
- Epic X — Skeletonised sports watch collection with an exposed manual-winding movement.
- Bugatti Chiron — High-complication line developed with Bugatti, featuring a miniature animated engine on the dial.
- Twin Turbo — Triple-axis double tourbillon with minute repeater and decimal chronograph.
- Opera — Musical high-complication watches with tourbillon and cylinder music boxes.
Timeline
- 2025 — Named the fastest-growing Swiss watch brand of 2025 by the Morgan Stanley/LuxeConsult Swiss Watcher report, with revenues of $180 million (+14%) and 3,975 units (+24%). Opens 38 new stores worldwide including five mono-brand boutiques.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jacob & Co.
- When was Jacob & Co. founded?
- Jacob Arabo founded Jacob & Co. as a jewellery house in New York in 1986 and extended into watchmaking in 2002.
- What is the Astronomia?
- The Astronomia is a high-complication line introduced in 2014, built around a rotating three-dimensional movement carrying a tourbillon, a miniature globe and other satellites.
- Where are Jacob & Co. watches made?
- Jacob & Co. high-watchmaking timepieces are produced at the brand's manufacture in Geneva, Switzerland.