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The 10 Cheapest Jacob & Co Watches Available Today in 2025
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I’ve done a number of these “the cheapest” articles now, and Jacob & Co just might be the biggest oxymoron of all of them.
It’s almost impossible to find anything that even looks close to a standard watch in their catalog—almost everything is exceptionally hyperengineered and made to dazzle and amaze.
As such, you must not come into a list like this expecting anything to actually be truly cheap. Any real Jacob & Co will come with a weighty price tag attached to its weighty brand name.
That said, it is possible to have a Jacob & Co piece that comes for much less than some of its highest-end models (looking at you, Bugatti Tourbillon).
On that note, Jacob & Co has been increasingly narrowing their focus towards the field of extremely high luxury, so many of their watches on the secondhand market will be far cheaper than what you can find on their website today.
As such, we’ll break the Exquisite Timepieces tradition and include a few more secondhand watches on this list, so that you can find a few truly affordable pieces along with the other expensive ones. Now, enough introduction: let’s hop right into the list!
A Brief History of Jacob & Co Watches
From its creation in 1986, Jacob & Co has been making watches that astound and amaze—and I’m not just talking about their price tags.
Founder Jacob Arabo was first trained as a watchmaker and then as a jeweler, and this double expertise allows him to design magnificent timepieces that glimmer like well-cut gemstones.
When the brand was founded, they made only jewelry, but Mr. Arabo always had it in mind to create a watch. So it was that the Five Timezone was born, a watch that came to symbolize hip-hop and attain perhaps the highest-ever fame given to a fashion watch.
It had interchangeable bezels and tracked the time in five different cities around the world thanks to a simple quartz movement.
From here, Jacob & Co could easily have settled into making fashion watches—but their very next project was the Quenttin, a vertical tourbillon with a power reserve of 31 days, a stunning mechanical timepiece that pushed the bounds of possibility in watchmaking.
From there, it would only go further and further. Their most notorious collection today was developed in collaboration with esteemed watchmaker Luca Soprana, the Astronomia, a superb movement that all rotates around the dial once per minute.
It’s a brand that wants nothing more than to make some people uncomfortable and to leave others in awe. They’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, making watchmakers and collectors around the world see what a watch can be in new ways.
Admittedly, all that expertise and craftsmanship sure doesn’t come for cheap—but if you can afford it, you can be sure of the worth of every Jacob & Co you buy.
The 10 Best Affordable Jacob & Co Watches
Admittedly, “affordable” may be a bit of a misnomer here (although I guarantee you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the price of at least two models on the list!). Jacob & Co doesn’t really do things cheap.
That said, each one of these watches is far more affordable than Jacob & Co’s higher-end offerings, so we’ll use the term in a relative sense. With that disclaimer out of the way, let’s get right into the list!
Epic X Skeleton Mint – $24,000
I’m feeling in the summer mood today, and for me, there’s nothing more evocative of some lovely warm-weather days than a refreshing shade of mint green. For the Epic X Skeleton Mint, this makes for a superb combination with the black-finished bridges and gold-colored gears.
It’s a large, sporty watch, often harsh on the eyes and large on the wrist, but I find that the mint chapter ring and strap help to soften the appearance of the watch, all while making it no less eye-catching.
At 44mm and large lugs, this isn’t an easy watch to wear, but if you can pull it off, you’ve got a whole lot of watch to admire.
In particular, the skeletonized movement is executed to perfection, with an exceptional amount of the movement stripped away to leave it all seemingly free-floating.
The large barrel you see at 12:00 supplies an admirable 48-hour power reserve to the movement, caliber JCAM45. For a time-only sporty watch, this is without a doubt one of the finest and most eye-catching.
You can pick one of these up at Exquisite Timepieces for around $24,000, which is definitely a bit of sticker shock for many of us, but compared to many of Jacob & Co’s more famous offerings, this is relatively cheap.
Epic X CR7 Heart of CR7 Stainless Steel Green – $29,000
You’ll be seeing a lot more Epic X on this list, as it forms the strong backbone of Jacob & Co’s available collections and tends to be much more affordable than their other options, since these are time-only watches.
I find it very hard to imagine a more suitable partner for collaboration with Jacob & Co than Cristiano Ronaldo, and in this case, it has produced a truly magnificent watch that fans of CR7 will just have to have.
Like the other Epic X watches, this one features the distinctively faceted case with prominent X-shaped lugs.
Unlike the others, it makes use of its iconic bridges to include depictions of the famous soccer star: an image of him in different positions based on the model on the left bridge, and his signature and logo on the right.
You’ll also find other winks to the theme of the watch in the soccer ball barrel cover and a larger printed depiction of Ronaldo on the back.
Aside from the Ronaldo paraphernalia, the watch remains Jacob & Co’s superb Epic X, making this piece the best choice for the well-heeled CR7 fan among us at $29,000 at Exquisite Timepieces.
Salman Khan Dual Time Zone – $34,000
It’s easy to tell, even just by reading the description of the standard Dual Time Zone on Jacob & Co’s website, how important this watch is to founder Jacob Arabo.
It’s inspired by a watch with deep personal meaning to Mr. Arabo: a twin time zone watch given to him at age 13 by his father, which was a family heirloom, and which ignited his passion for watchmaking.
Indian movie star Salman Khan was so inspired by this moving story that he collaborated with Mr. Arabo to produce this watch in memory of his own father.
It features the same distinctive details from the original The World is Yours Dual Time Zone piece, such as the drastically domed world map dial with carefully engraved continents and the center seconds in the shape of a compass rose.
As such, the details that are changed are subtle and thoughtful, such as the rendering of each time dial in one of the colors of the Indian flag.
At its price of $34,000 via Exquisite Timepieces, it’s also significantly more affordable than the original collection, making this a thoughtful and practical watch that would make a superb addition to any collection.
Epic X Skeleton Khabib Titanium Green – $22,000
Jacob & Co has been crushing it with collaborations so far on this list, and they just keep the ball rolling with this watch created in partnership with MMA superstar Khabib Nurmagomedov, also known as “The Eagle”.
This is a watch that can be enjoyed and admired equally by MMA fans and those who are ignorant of the sport alike, as references to The Eagle are present but subtle.
In this case, the most prominent one is the 29-0 on the right bridge, which is a reference to Khabib’s record as a fighter. It’s a simple and classy sports watch with a lovely pairing of bright green on black that may be large at 44mm but remains stunningly eye-catching.
At $22,000 on Exquisite Timepieces, this is another superb option from Jacob & Co worth looking into.
Epic X Bridges White – $26,000
Here we have yet another Epic X on the list, but I do hope you’re not getting tired of them because this one, like the others, manages to be refreshingly distinct.
The Bridges collection separates itself from the Skeleton in that it keeps the bridges of the movement full and decorated with a lovely Clous de Paris guilloché pattern.
In its all-white outfit here, the rose gold gears and bridges pop out stunningly, which will surely draw your attention inward towards the fascinating inner workings of your watch.
It’s an exceptional watch that takes away the “look at me, I’m a Jacob & Co” factor found in some of the brighter Epic X watches and leaves behind only the exceptional watchmaking and design.
For $26,000 at Exquisite Timepieces, you won’t want to miss this one if you’re looking for something just a little more subtle.
Palatial Classic Steel Lapis Lazuli on Strap – $16,500
But wait! I hear you cry. What if I just want a normal-looking watch with Jacob & Co’s name on it? Allow me to present the Palatial Classic, their only watch that takes inspiration from traditional watchmaking.
Even for that, it remains a distinctive and captivating Jacob & Co watch thanks to the strong, prominent curved lugs and large crown guards.
The lapis lazuli dial is exquisite, carefully chosen for the best color. Above it float the applied indices, which are beautifully shaped and finished, and the strong dauphine hands.
You’ll also of course note the date at 12:00, which is a two-window or “big date” affair here, as well as the power reserve at 6:00.
Even this latter detail is a wink to classic watchmaking that remains fresh and new, as most dress watches with a subdial at 6:00 would use it as a seconds indicator. For something elegant and simple, the Palatial Classic at $16,500 is the way to go.
Epic 2 EPIC2PVDGRBW – $7,959 Preowned
Here’s our first preowned timepiece of the list, in superb unworn condition at Exquisite Timepieces. Before the Epic X, there was the Epic 2, an equally striking sports watch that has lost none of its appeal today.
This particular piece retailed for a whopping $35,800, so not only is it significantly cheaper than almost anything else you can find at Jacob & Co today, it’s also tremendously marked down from its original price.
I actually had quite a bit of trouble finding more information to share with you about this watch, but it looks like the Epic 2 collection was introduced in 2010, so finding one of these watches in unworn condition is truly exceptional.
As a matter of fact, very few other Epic 2 watches are available for sale today, so if you’re taken with this style, you really can’t wait on this one.
This watch is a chronograph with a DLC-treated case to give it that striking blacked-out look. The dial is carbon fiber, and of course, much of its busy space is taken up by the chronograph counters and curiously positioned date window.
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Lastly, you get a little extra bit of Jacob & Co bling with the fully tsavorite-set bezel, a lovely green variant of garnet that makes for a lovely addition to this piece.
It’s a watch that, like everything else Jacob & Co has to offer, isn’t afraid to be striking and loud. It sure makes an impression!
Epic X Chrono 47mm Titanium Summer Edition Blue – $30,000
Many of the Epic X Chrono watches bring the additional chronograph complication along with a massive price tag, so I was pleasantly surprised to find this perfectly-timed Summer Edition on Exquisite Timepiece’s catalog for a relatively affordable price. This is a gorgeous, bold summer watch, a companion for all your beach trips and sunny travels.
The white titanium case assures you of a lightweight and cool wearing experience. Perhaps most striking of all is the transparent blue sapphire dial, which allows you to see the mechanism beneath while preventing it from becoming overbearing. It’s certainly not a watch for the faint of heart… but no Jacob & Co watch really is anyway.
Epic X Chrono 44mm Rose Gold & Ceramic – $44,000
Back-to-back chronographs! This is a significantly more expensive watch than the last one, but considering it’s crafted from precious rose gold and high-quality ceramic, I’d say the increase in price is merited.
Like the last one, this is a bicompax (or two-register) chronograph, which leaves the dial a little more open and reduces any feeling of constriction or busyness in the dial.
The red seconds hand and red tips for the minutes and hour hands introduce a pop of color that doesn’t stand out too much, thanks to the rosy hue of the gold. Unlike the last, this Epic X Chrono also masks the underlying movement entirely, making for a significantly dressier piece.
Five Time Zone – $2,000 Preowned
This is the one I know you’ve all been waiting for. The first actually cheap option here! (at least, for a watch) Jacob & Co’s Five Time Zone is one of their most well-known watches, but they actually don’t produce it anymore.
It’s a simple but striking quartz watch that more than doubles the functionality of their Dual Time Zone, as it follows time in four labeled cities (which depend on the model) as well as home time.
After its release, this watch became an icon of hip-hop culture and one of the first true rappers’ watches. More than that, thanks to its long-lasting production run, there are all sorts of options in different styles, from smaller ladies’ watches to iced-out icons of hip-hop bling.
Most models you can find today on the secondhand market go for around $2,000, although of course the price will fluctuate based on the option.
If you’re looking for the Jacob & Co name on your wrist and don’t care quite as much for mechanical watchmaking, this is a great option!
Conclusion
Jacob & Co and “cheap” rarely coexist in the same sentence. Aside from the very few budget options that do exist on the secondhand market, like diamonds in the rough!
But it’s not for nothing that these watches are known for their quality and class. Thankfully, whether you’re following this list for the $2,000 or the $30,000 options, there is something out there for you!
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