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Few watches interrupt a conversation the way a Jacob & Co. does. Founded by Jacob Arabo, the New York house has built its name on timepieces that read as jewellery, kinetic sculpture and collector's trophy all at once. This countdown of the most expensive Jacob & Co. watches begins with the Astronomia Tourbillon Baguette at roughly $1.1 million, moves through the Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon Sapphire Crystal, the Billionaire III Emeralds, and the Billionaire Ashoka at around $7.7 million, before culminating with the record-breaking Billionaire Timeless Treasure at $20 million. Check out the five watches below, from the most accessible to the most extravagant, with their reported prices.
Introduced in 2014, the Astronomia turns the dial into a miniature observatory, with rotating elements, a tourbillon and a sculptural case. The Baguette edition adds baguette-cut gemstones to its elaborate display, alongside a rotating blue globe and a one-carat Jacob-cut diamond in select versions. Limited editions and different gemstone settings make this one of the brand's more distinctive high-jewellery creations.
Jacob & Co. Astronomia Tourbillon Baguette Price: Approximately $1.1 million
Created through Jacob & Co.'s partnership with Bugatti, the Chiron Tourbillon brings the hypercar's engineering to the wrist. Its transparent sapphire-crystal case reveals a miniature W16 engine-block animation, with 16 pistons moving when the mechanism is activated. The hand-wound movement also features a flying tourbillon inclined at 30 degrees and a 60-hour power reserve.
Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon Sapphire Crystal Price: Approximately $1.43 million
The Billionaire III Emeralds trades the collection's familiar white diamonds for 714 natural emeralds weighing approximately 147.65 carats. Set across its 18K white-gold case, bracelet and movement, the green stones give the watch a distinctive appearance. Beneath them sits a skeletonised, hand-wound movement with a one-minute tourbillon and a 72-hour power reserve. This one-of-a-kind creation combines elaborate gem-setting with mechanical watchmaking.
Jacob & Co. Billionaire III Emeralds Price: Approximately $5 million.
The Billionaire Ashoka stands apart for its use of Ashoka-cut diamonds, a distinctive cut known for its elongated shape and faceted appearance. The one-of-a-kind watch features 302 white diamonds weighing approximately 189.13 carats, set across an 18K white-gold case and bracelet. Its skeletonised movement incorporates a one-minute tourbillon, keeping the mechanics visible beneath the elaborate gemstone setting. The result is a high-jewellery watch built around an unusually distinctive diamond cut.
Jacob & Co. Billionaire Ashoka Price: Approximately $7.7 million.
Crafted over three and a half years, the Billionaire Timeless Treasure features 425 yellow Asscher-cut diamonds weighing 216.89 carats, alongside 76 tsavorites. Its yellow-gold case houses a skeletonised movement with a one-minute tourbillon and a 72-hour power reserve.
Jacob & Co. Billionaire Timeless Treasure Price: Approximately $20 million.
Note: Watches Prices are approximate reported figures and may vary depending on the watch's edition, availability and source.