In 1978, 13-year-old Jacob Arabo’s father gifted him a watch; years later, his creations adorned A-list wrists: ‘I had to stop being a workman’

In 1978, 13-year-old Jacob Arabo’s father gifted him a watch; years later, his creations adorned A-list wrists: ‘I had to stop being a workman’

Jacob Arabo's journey into the world of horology began in Tashkent when his father gifted him a watch. He transitioned from school to supporting his family at seventeen, consolidating his talent for jewelry design. Known as 'Jacob the Jeweler', he captured the spotlight with his iconic Five Time Zone watch in 2002. Jacob & Co.

In 1978, 13-year-old Jacob Arabo’s father gifted him a watch; years later, his creations adorned A-list wrists: ‘I had to stop being a workman’ - THE LOCAL REPORT ARTICLES

Jacob Arabo’s journey from a teenager in Tashkent to Jacob & Co. founder. Cristiano Ronaldo, Jay-Z, Kanye West, and David Beckham have all been photographed wearing Jacob & Co.’s now-iconic Five Time Zone watch. The brand’s name has also long been intertwined with A-listers, with a language of diamonds, gold and “bling”. But before Jacob ...