Every year for decades, I traverse the globe to attend the exciting watch shows taking place in Switzerland. I recently returned from 10 days in Geneva where I got to try on, examine and enjoy some of the newest and most exceptional watches that will make their way to the market this year. Easily a…
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Jacob & Co. CEO Benjamin Arabov Talks Triple-Digit Growth, Global Expansion
A relatively young watch brand, Jacob & Co. – also a high-jewelry brand – was founded just 37 years ago in 1986 by Jacob Arabo, whose mission was to do the unthinkable with jewelry and watches. Thanks to now-iconic watches like his Five-Time-Zone piece that attracted hip hoppers, rappers, athletes, and watch rs alike, the…
Soccer Star Cristiano Ronaldo And Jacob & Co. Create CR7 Watches
With the FIFA World Cup action still in play in Qatar, it was the perfect time for Jacob & Co – along with legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo — to unveil the newest fruits of their collaboration: the CR7 Epic co-branded watches. There are two new pieces in the -up, and they will definitely have…
A Closer Look At The $500,000 Jacob & Co. Opera Godfather 50th Anniversary Watch
Last week, I was supposed to be in Sicily for the unveiling a very unusual timepiece: the Jacob & Co. Opera Godfather 50th Anniversary Watch. When the movie, The Godfather, made its debut in 1972, it was met with critical acclaim. The famous film, which holds high ranks in “best movies ever” listings, had a largely B-grade…
Introducing The Jacob & Co. $240,000 Gotham City Batman Watch
The Caped Crusader is being given a run for his money as the super-hero emerges in the form of Batman for the wrist. Of course, rs of the famed hero and his Bat accessories will need to have just about a quarter of a million dollars to buy one of the 72 Batman-inspired timepieces. Working…
Jacob & Co. Unveils $600,000 Alec Monopoly Collaboration Watch
Recently, Jacob & Co. announced a partnership with graffiti artist Alec Monopoly. Monopoly previously had a partnership with TAG Heuer, so he is no stranger to the watch world. This first collaborative effort with Jacob & Co. if the fruit of great co-mingling, with the result being a highly colorful art piece based on Jacob…