JACOB & CO

Jacob Arabo, the founder and chairman of Jacob & Co., immigrated to the United States from the former Soviet Union in search of a better life for his family. With little except what they could take, Jacob's father and mother fled to the United States with Jacob and his four sisters, and Jacob quickly set out to make the most of the chance. Jacob Arabo began his career in fine jewelry and watches as an apprentice with a watchmaker during his first summer in America, when he developed an interest in the subject.

Mr. Arabo soon took advantage of an immigration program and acquired jewelry training. He obtained work at a local factory for $125 per week. He was good at putting together jewelry, but he didn't enjoy putting together other people's ideas.

As a result, he began designing and manufacturing his own items after work, utilizing a temporary studio in his bedroom. His designs were popular, and he began to build a clientele. He quickly found that his side company was bringing in more money than his regular employment.

Jacob resigned his day job and opened a tiny booth in New York City's busy diamond sector, where he began developing collections for jewelry retailers and individual clientele, shortly after.

Mr. Arabo founded his own premium line, Jacob & Co., in 1986. He was making a reputation for himself, but he couldn't help but think about watches in the back of his mind.

Mr. Arabo returned to watches after achieving success in his jewelry company. He began with the Five Timezone watch, which allowed customers to customize the design of the watch with multiple bezels and straps.

Jacob & Co. was put on the map for watches with a photo of supermodel Naomi Campbell wearing the Five Timezone watch. Meanwhile, his jewelry company was booming, with celebrity clients begging for his one-of-a-kind creations.

After a few years, Mr. Arabo e designed a world first, a vertical tourbillon with an outstanding 31-day power reserve, the Quenttin. Film director Quentin Tarantino picked up a Quenttin of his own, and wore it on the cover of Vogue.

Jacob & Co. was put on the map for watches with a photo of supermodel Naomi Campbell wearing the Five Timezone watch. Meanwhile, his jewelry company was booming, with celebrity clients begging for his one-of-a-kind creations.

After a few years, Mr. Arabo created a global first, the Quenttin, a vertical tourbillon with a remarkable 31-day power reserve. Quentin Tarantino, the director of the film Quentin Tarantino, got his own Quentin and wore it on the cover of Vogue.

The SF24, Epic X skeleton, and flying tourbillon baguette watches followed, and in 2014, Jacob & Co. unveiled the revolutionary Astronomia Tourbillon.

Despite the fact that Jacob & Co.'s high complexity frequently throw tradition on its head, the brand continues to apply essential horological fundamentals. The company has carved itself a place in both jewelry and fine watchmaking inspired by making the unthinkable a reality.

Jacob & Co. has teamed with the greatest all along the road, including celebrities, Bugatti, and famous superstar Lionel Messi.

Jacob Arabo has progressed from rags to diamonds and tourbillons, and he shows no signs of slowing down. The company is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of luxury jewelry and horology. "I have not yet begun to build," Mr. Arabo adds, smiling, echoing the words of American hero Captain John Paul Jones.