Inside the TOP SECRET Factory where Jacob & Co watches are made

We've been promising you something very special, and this week, it's here! We had the amazing opportunity to tour one of Jacob's factories where his incredible watches are made. This week, we're finding out about the amazingly intricate process of creating sapphire crystal cases for some of his most expensive creations, such as the Astronomia, Chiron and Twin Turbo.

Big thank you to Jacob and Alexander for letting us film some of the processes involved in creating these cases. As you can imagine, a lot of the techniques and knowledge is highly guarded, and this is the first time that cameras have ever been allowed around this factory.

Stay tuned (and make sure you're subscribed) as we delve deeper into the watchmaking process, when we head to a different factory to find out how Jacob's movements are created and installed into the watches.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction
00:37 - Private helicopter ride to La Chaux-de-Fonds
01:23 - Sapphire crystal cases
04:42 - Wastage in the process
08:01 - Why use sapphire crystal?
12:02 - Jacob & Co Twin Turbo case
15:16 - Top secret factory processes
16:06 - Machining sapphire crystal cases
17:03 - Traditional machines
18:18 - Case machining simulations
20:10 - Polishing the sapphire crystal cases
24:26 - Summary and looking ahead

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[Floatinggreencar]

Great to see you guys out on the road producing some of the best content on the internet... And full credit to Jacob for letting you guys into his world!! What a privilege!

[debehaidt]

Hands down, ONE OF THE BEST VIDEOS TO DATE! Was suprized to see precision workers under 50 yrs old! Cannot imagine their training process. Thanks!

[mtnvalley]

Thanks Michael, Adam, Alex, Jacob of course, and everyone at the factory for your efforts. Very cool to see and I appreciate it.

[wvdBoor]

With a background in the optical industry, I did have an idea this would be complicated, yet controllable, but Jacob and Co has created a whole new level which adds enormously to the value. Who could know they grow their own materials. As for breaking during polishing, I imagine that temperature plays a significant role. And as I have polished materials myself for 7-8 hours, I can so understand the man crying when at the last point that goes wrong. Your video has created an enormous additional value to Jacob and Co because clients have no idea really what goes on behind the scenes. Much appreciated.

[investoriespodcast]

I respect Jacob and the watch makers transparency. It's so cool!

[kevincr]

This has to be the best episode yet . Jacob set up is amazing I never new the amount off attention to detail went into making a jacobs watch

[joyceedwards]

A whole new level of respect for everyone involved in the making of these pieces. Special doesn't cut it. Thanks to everyone.💕

[Sparkles]

Really enjoyed, looking forward to the movements factory

[abba]

Incredible. Truly amazing to see the behind the scenes of what goes into creating Jacob's incredible pieces. Great video!

[ianmedium]

Absolutely incredible, I have a whole new level of respect for Jacob & Co!

[Bigricky]

Every video with Jacob in his office in New York, he kept on telling us that it was complicated but his warm tone made it seems like Ok Jacob, we know its complicated. After watching that Video, my goodness, it is SO FREAKING COMPLICATED. Jacob was right the whole time. Wow. I am amazed and have a much more grand respect for Jacob and his watches. Thank you to Michael and Adam so much for doing the hard work, filming all these contents for us. Thank you to Jacob giving us the honor of showing his watchmaking life. Wow it's really complicated and that's only the case.

[benjaminjo]

This was SOOOO much fun to watch and see for the first time. True watchmaking and craftsmanship. Sapphires. Ruby's. Emeralds. All living crystals made into art. I am stunned and tip my hat off to Mr. Jacob and his entire team.

To think, this was just the CASES! Not movement (which I know is even more complex than cases). Absolutely ridiculous. Makes me want to own a Jacob of my own.

Someone also mentioned in the comments how much PRIDE and inner-joy/peace Jacob AND the team clearly have for the work they're creating - from the mind of one man. To break down in tears, crying, from pouring your all into a single piece that will be worn by one lucky wearer, and passed down for generations..that's just love.

There's a look on Jacob's face of, "I can't believe...this is my life...that all this began as a dream, now, a reality...and I'm alive to see it all before my eyes" It's just pure bliss, because so few people love and are passionate with the work they do and produce. You can't fake this.

[richiejbhoy]

Best video yet. As an engineer this is fascinating and the problems are real. 10 to 30 is a ridiculous margin of error for people who are trying thier very best to reduce that. Highlights just hoe difficult this is to do.

[RoscoWhite]

Greatest comeback of all time? Jacob has rebranded himself from hip hops hippest watch man to absolute high end luxury watches. I'm glad he had landed on his feet and then some. Well done.

[WeHAFHD]

The fact that you were able to get this content from Jacob speaks to how great this channel is

[Sulfuric_Spy-recon]

Hey, Michael and Adam I wanted to tell you both that, I am so grateful for your videos. I have been watching for the last few years and it always helps me escape my stressful days and relieves my frustration and of course those big numbers motivate me to keep going. One big massive Thank you.

[watcheswithabdullah]

This video is a major mic-drop moment to all those that say Jacob watches are trash! Awesome work you guys! And kudos to the presenter that was explained everything without holding back.

[ranzgabriell]

Amazing how I watch it after just an hour from release. I love Jacob's watches! It is not just a watch but an Art!

[shaz]

Wow, to say this was a fascinating video is an understatement!
Jacob, thank you so much for allowing Michael and Adam inside your first factory to see what goes into making your watches. To say a watch cost a Million $$$ you tend to think that a lot of that is the “brand name” ….BUT not the case with these watches clearly. The hours and labour of love and dedication that goes into making each and every watch in astounding. That this is JUST the case, without the hours of adding the movements inside is so eye opening. I know Jacob has said numerous times they are expensive to make and very complex, what an understatement. The hours upon hours, that machinery processes then the hand polishing before you even start to look like the end product it’s surprising they are not even more expensive. Kudos to Jacob for his very extremely challenging ideas and end creations, pushing the boundaries of nothing is impossible 🤩
I felt so bad for the guy that spent all that time making a case to accidentally break it, I imagine his heart sank to the floor along with his tears. So many, many hours of work gone in a split second.
Thank you so much Michael Adam and especially Jacob, for the honour of allowing us to see a “small” part of what you do for work, making your truly unique and amazing watches. What a privilege ❤
Love from Australia 🇦🇺💙💙💙

[mazeppax]

Amazing video! Jacob saying to Michael he's just happy to spend the day with him shows how nice of a guy he is