When Jacob Arabov Launched - The Manhattan

A legend in the fine timepiece and diamond industry, Jacob the Jeweler Arabov has become synonymous with celebrity glamour, customized design and signature flair in his diamond jewelry and watch collections.

At the Basel Watch Fair in 2007, Jacob established himself as a force in fine watch making with the unveiling of his limited edition MANHATTAN timepiece, a world-first and must-have for the fashionable set of New York City. A feat of architecture and design the Manhattan skyline is outlined in diamonds and the sleek, 3-dimensional effect exudes both high fashion and modern luxury – for those who deserve the very best the city has to offer.

In the year 2009, Jacob the Jeweler marks the introduction of the new Invisible Manhattan, being unveiled for the first time at Baselworld 2009. The dial has been re-imagined, with the city streets removed, leaving the quarter hour markers and 3-dimensional buildings set against an impressive display of diamonds.

The Manhattan’s sophisticated new face features 364 baguette diamonds on the case, (17.5 cts) and 20 baguette diamonds, (0.9 cts) and 403 round diamonds (1.81 cts) on the dial.

After the launch, Jacob Arabov's Manhattan and Invisible Manhattan was available in limited edition through selected Jacob & Co. authorized retailers.

Jacob Arabov’s Timepieces are among the Highest Selling Lots at Antiquorum Geneva Auction

In a testament to the continued strength of the Jacob the Jeweler Arabov brand and the increasing appeal of its highly-complicated watches, two of the luxury watchmaker’s tourbillon timepieces achieved top ranking sales in the prestigious Antiquorum auction of “Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, Pocket Watches, Clocks and Horological Tools,” held at the Grand Hotel Kempinski in Geneva, Switzerland.

Jacob & Co.’s exceptional Crystal Tourbillon was the top selling lot at 420,000CHF while the firm’s titanium Napoleon Quadra garnered the third highest selling lot at 312,000CHF.

The two extremely rare timepieces were part of a selection of Swiss made modern tourbillon watches that included some of the world’s most esteemed brands and helped propel record-breaking sales at the auction.

The Crystal Tourbillon precisely exemplifies Jacob the Jeweler’s technical ability and mastery of complications combined with its high jewelry expertise. Considered a work of art by watch connoisseurs, the Crystal Tourbillon’s transparent dial and exhibition case back showcase a floating skeleton tourbillon with sapphire bridge. The exquisite movement is framed in an 18k white gold case and adorned by 17.48 carats of invisibly set baguette-cut diamonds. The Crystal Tourbillon was created in a limited edition of only 18 pieces.

Innovation is a hallmark of Jacob & Co. and is evident in the titanium Napoleon Quadra. Crafted from titanium, the unique timepiece features a transparent sapphire disk revealing the skeletonized four tourbillon escapements and four time zone apertures. The Napoleon Quadra is handcrafted and features 652 components. Another Jacob & Co. ‘world first,’ the watch is produced in a limited edition of only 18 pieces.

The impressive results achieved by these two timepieces at the Antiquorum auction parallel those achieved by Jacob Arabov’s jewelry pieces at Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite auction held in Hong Kong, October 2008. In a similar play of events, a spectacular Jacob & Co. cushion-shaped diamond ring was the highest selling item at $5.78 million, while a yellow gold and diamond necklace and earring was the fourth at $960,624.

Despite the challenging economic times, the brand continues to attract new customers and the exceptional timepieces and jewelry continue to yield record breaking sales at prominent auction houses. Jacob & Co. is consistently one of the most sought-after luxury brands in the world.

Jacob Arabov's Strong Interest in Jewelry and Timepieces

Founded in 1981 by Jacob the Jeweler, this relatively new NYC based watch company has been a hit with celebrities and watch aficionados alike. Jacob Arabov grew up in Russia and immigrated to the United States as a young boy.

Jacob the Jeweler Arabov has always had a strong interest for jewelry and decided to enroll into jewelry design school in order to flame his passion. He graduated top of his class and immediately opened a small both in New York City’s diamond district. His talents did not go unnoticed and soon he was commissioned to design pieces for a number of jewelry brands and private clients.

For over a decade Jacob Arabov was hard at work trying to enlarge his presence in the jewelry industry; he got his big break when he started to designing jewelry and watches for the music industry. Word spread quickly and soon Jacob Arabo was the top jeweler of the music world. Artists loved his unique style and his willingness to experiment with different styles.

Jacob & Co. most successful watch was the Five Time Zone watch, this piece proved very popular as many of Jacob Arabo’s clients often traveled around the world and needed a watch that displayed multiple time zones. Featured a main dial set to local time and four smaller dials showing the time in New York, LA, Tokyo and Paris.

Many models have been released often adjourned with diamonds around the bezel; the case is made in stainless steel, gold or platinum. Each model of this watch comes with different colored bands that can be interchanged easily. Newer collections incorporate Arabov’s singular sense of style and truly beautiful wristwatches.