Jacob & Co.
Jacob & Co. is an American luxury watch and jewellery company founded in New York in 1986 by diamond designer Jacob Arabo. It is known for high-complication watches such as the Astronomia and for diamond jewellery.
| Founded | 1986, New York |
|---|---|
| Founder | Jacob Arabo |
| Headquarters | Manhattan, New York |
| Geneva entity | Jacob & Co. SA (2007) |
| Website | jacobandco.com |
What is Jacob & Co.?
Jacob & Co. is a privately held jewellery and watch company founded in 1986 in New York by diamond designer Jacob Arabo. It is headquartered in Manhattan, where it also runs its flagship boutique, and Benjamin Arabov serves as chief executive.
History
The company moved its New York flagship to 57th Street and Park Avenue in 2004. In 2007 Arabo founded Jacob & Co. SA in Geneva, and a Geneva boutique followed in 2018, relocating to Rue du Rhône in 2022. The brand has since expanded in Asia with points of sale in Beijing, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok and its first store in Seoul in 2025.
Products and positioning
Jacob & Co. operates at the top of the luxury market with two pillars, jewellery and wristwatches. Watch collections include:
- Astronomia
- Epic X Chrono
- Twin Turbo
- Five Time Zone
- Billionaire
Why it matters
Jacob & Co. is an example of a jeweller that has built a significant presence in high-end watchmaking, combining a New York jewellery heritage with a Geneva watch operation.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Jacob & Co.?
Jacob & Co. was founded in New York in 1986 by diamond designer Jacob Arabo.
What is Jacob & Co. known for?
Jacob & Co. is known for luxury watches such as the Astronomia and Epic X Chrono, and for diamond jewellery.