Swiss luxury watch brand 'Jacob & Co.' has officially started its domestic sales.
The official retailer of Jacob & Co. in Korea, Gwakshin Holdings, announced on the 25th that it held the grand opening event for the 'Jacob & Co. Korea Boutique' on the afternoon of the 24th on Dosan-daero in Gangnam.
Jacob & Co. founder and creative director Jacob Arabo attended the event. Top stars and influencers, including G-Dragon, Taeyang, Hwasa, Kim Sae-rok, BamBam, and Ma Dong-seok, also participated and brightened the occasion.
Jacob & Co. is a high-end watch and jewelry brand created by diamond designer Jacob Arabo in 1986. The brand is offering limited sales of the 'Astronomia,' 'Opera Godfather,' 'Dual Time Zone,' 'Billionaire,' and the 'Bugatti Tourbillon' created in collaboration with French high-end supercar brand Bugatti.
The Gangnam boutique operated by Gwakshin Holdings boasts the largest scale in Asia. The interior of the boutique features a predominantly white tone with black accents, creating the luxurious atmosphere unique to Jacob & Co. Showcases on the walls display luxury watches, including the Astronomia. There is also a private room for VIP customers.
In particular, the ultra-expensive watch 'Billionaire 3,' which is limited to only 18 pieces worldwide and costs over 8.8 billion won, is on display. This watch, set with a total of 147.65 carats of 714 emerald-cut diamonds and featuring a skeleton and tourbillon, boasts an overwhelming visual and showcases the essence of Jacob & Co.