Some watches tell time. Others make a statement.Jacob & Co. has once again captured attention in the world of ultra-luxury watchmaking with two extraordinary creations that blur the line between high jewelry and horology. Together, the Billionaire III and the Brilliant Flying Tourbillon are worth nearly $4.2 million — a staggering figure that places them among the most exclusive timepieces on the planet.
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The $3.3 Million Billionaire III Is Covered in 714 Diamonds
If there is a watch designed to represent the absolute pinnacle of luxury, the Billionaire III may be it.Priced at $3.3 million, the watch features an astonishing 714 diamonds totaling 129 carats. The centerpiece of the design is a collection of 656 emerald-cut diamonds carefully selected for their exceptional clarity, color, and size.
But the Billionaire III is much more than a dazzling display of gemstones.Beneath its diamond-covered exterior sits a skeletonized movement equipped with a flying tourbillon, showcasing the kind of mechanical sophistication that serious watch collectors admire. The result is a timepiece that combines cutting-edge watchmaking with some of the world's most valuable diamonds.
Adding to its exclusivity, only 18 examples of the Billionaire III will ever be produced worldwide.
A Rainbow of Gemstones: The Brilliant Flying Tourbillon
Standing beside the Billionaire III is the Brilliant Flying Tourbillon, a remarkable watch valued at $847,000.
Instead of focusing solely on diamonds, this piece celebrates color in spectacular fashion. The watch is adorned with 404 multicolored sapphires arranged in a seamless rainbow pattern that instantly draws attention.
Using an advanced invisible-setting technique, the gemstones appear to float across the watch without visible metal or prongs. Shades of pink, orange, yellow, blue, and green sapphires are joined by emeralds, rubies, and tsavorites to create an extraordinary display of light and color.
The result feels less like a traditional watch and more like a wearable work of art.
Two Different Visions of Ultimate Luxury
While the Billionaire III showcases the pinnacle of diamond-setting expertise, the Brilliant Flying Tourbillon highlights Jacob & Co.'s mastery of color and gemstone craftsmanship.Together, these two creations demonstrate how far luxury watchmaking can go when traditional engineering meets high jewelry. One celebrates the brilliance of diamonds. The other embraces the beauty of color.
Combined, they represent nearly $4.2 million worth of craftsmanship, innovation, and exclusivity — all worn on the wrist.In a market filled with luxury watches, few timepieces manage to stand out on this scale. The Billionaire III and Brilliant Flying Tourbillon are not simply watches; they are symbols of extreme craftsmanship, rare materials, and uncompromising luxury.And for collectors seeking something truly extraordinary, that may be exactly the point.
The watches featured above represent only a small part of Jacob & Co.'s extraordinary portfolio. From diamond-covered masterpieces to vibrant gemstone creations and highly complicated tourbillons, the brand continues to push the boundaries of luxury watchmaking and jewelry craftsmanship. Explore more standout pieces from the Jacob & Co. collection below.
