Jacob & Co does everything with grand flash and style.

Mostly known for their adventurous endeavors in fine jewelry, many aren’t aware of the brand’s elaborate timepiece designs, bold concepts with mechanical ingenuity that have nabbed them a seat at the ultra-high-end watchmaking table. Take for instance the Astronomia Sky which utilizes an unprecedented four-arm movement that includes a triple axis tourbillon, an orbital seconds indication, and a 1 carat, Jacob-cut rotating moon diamond, all of which is visible by a domed (with a capital ‘D’) sapphire crystal with a sidereal display — absolutely bonkers. And that’s just one of the many truly bonkers pieces they have floating around...

But if classier tastes prevail, then Jacob & Co. has a solution as well. This particular piece resides in the Brilliant collection and features a modest 38mm stainless steel case with a factory-set single-row diamond bezel and a diamond encrusted crown. The silver dial features applied gem-cut indices, a feuille handset and more diamonds fitted in concentric rings at its center. It’s powered by a quartz movement and comes outfitted with a signed ivory fabric strap with a matching steel pin buckle.

No matter the watch, it takes a certain type of person to rock a Jacob & Co. But this simple, round-cased Jacob & Co. piece makes it a helluva more approachable without losing its ornate character that remains at the brand's core.

Be prepared to shine with this on the wrist!