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Jacob Arabo´s passion for jewelry began early as a young boy growing up in Russia.
After migrating to the United States, Jacob, age 16, enrolled in a jewelry design
course to develop his natural talents.
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Jacob was soon designing his unique pieces in New York´s famed Diamond District
for a number of jewelry labels and private clients. In 1986, Jacob opened his business
and began designing products under his brand, JACOB & Co. In the mid-to late1990´s,
many music industry icons and up-and-coming artists were taken by Jacob´s unique
creations. Personalities such as Whitney Houston and Mary J. Blige recommended Jacob
to a host of their high profile male and female friends, spawning a buzz throughout
the music industry which continues to resonate today. Soon, Jacob Arabo became the
go-to-guy for jewels throughout the music, entertainment, fashion and sports world,
with the biggest names in the business becoming faithful clients of Jacob´s.
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Following Jacob´s success in revolutionizing the market for men´s and women´s fine
jewelry, he set out to create his own signature style in the fine timepiece category.
In 2002, Jacob launched his first entry into this market with The Five Time Zone
Collection, which combined bold primary colors with multiple time zone technology.
The inspiration for his first designs can be found in the fast-paced, international
lifestyles of his clients including many well-known names, such as Sir Elton John,
David Beckham Justin Timberlake, Bono, Angela Bassett, Naomi Campbell, Sean Combs
and Derek Jeter. The watches immediately attracted the attention of both men and
women, creating an opportunity for line expansion among both sexes.
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Jacob followed with two-and-three time zone styles, as well as a new Automatic Chronograph,
which signaled his move into more sophisticated movements. Again, the Chronograph
proved to have an audience with both men and women, helping his business to expand
rapidly and globally. At the same time, the traditional Five Time Zone styles became
diversified adding softer, pastel colors and diamond accents.
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One of Jacob´s most creative line extensions was the development of the Five Time
Zone, "The World is Yours" timepiece. This unique, bold design turns the
diamond dial into a world map by using different colored diamonds to form the continents
and oceans. The combinations of designs within this style are endless and Jacob
continues to expand the design each year with the use of arresting colors and different
materials forming the map. This timepiece is currently vying for Travel and Leisure´s
prestigious 2006 Design Award, which is voted on by many of the world´s leading
architects and designers.
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Having expressed himself and his Brand in the" fashion" timepiece category, Jacob
turned his attention to serious, complicated watch-making. At the end of 2005, the
first pieces from his new limited editions arrived in the world markets, marking
the introduction of three "world firsts" in the men´s complications category. Two
of these innovative firsts are non-diamond timepieces - The H-24 Five Time Zone Automatic
and the World GMT. These two models cover time in either 5 or 32 additional
cites, with this feature being driven by a single movement - a world first. Both
are available in limited editions of 1,800 and in a variety of metals including
stainless and platinum, and well as white, rose and yellow gold.
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Jacob also introduced his limited edition Rainbow Tourbillon collection in
2005. Available in both diamond and non-diamond 18K white, yellow and rose gold
cases, this high quality timepiece earned its "world first" status by integrating
a tourbillon device with multiple time zone functions. Its signature model has a
bold personality and visualizes the full spectrum of color both on its dial and
through its caseback.
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For those seeking the ultimate in luxury watch-making, JACOB & Co. has created
two exceptionally rare models. First is the Diamond Tourbillon in platinum
and rose gold - with 18 pieces being created in each metal. The Diamond Tourbillon
has its entire case and dial set in pave diamonds, along with the sophistication
of the tourbillon device.
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The second is JACOB & Co.´s Royal timepiece in a limited edition of 12 pieces.
The Royal incorporates over 71 carats of D-Flawless baguette and rose cut
diamonds on its dial, case and bracelet and has the distinction of being one of
the most valuable timepieces in the world.
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Jacob´s innovation in the field of Swiss watch-making continues for both men´s and
women´s styles. He is committed to creating unique, wearable timepieces which shatter
the status quo and provide innovation with both intrinsic and experiential value.
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Worldofluxuryus.com is proud to offer large selection
of Jacob & Co watches including the
Five Time
Zone - 40mm,
Five Time Zone - 40mm 2.0 ct,
Five Time Zone - 47mm, and
Five Time Zone - 47mm 3.25 ct models.
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