{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602/6abed1f9d2d2814e2c4bec15?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep. 53 - In Conversation with Benjamin Arabov","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6571ebcdcc2cf30012756602/1790890037648-e15821cd-ae0b-4964-aea3-2e0dcaebf87f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>From the Five Time Zone to the Astronomia and Bugatti, Jacob &amp; Co. has evolved considerably over the past 20 years. On the latest episode of the <strong>SJX Podcast</strong>, SJX speaks with Benjamin Arabov about the family-owned brand’s transformation and the mechanical ingenuity sometimes obscured by its celebrity clientele and gem-set watches.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation explores how ideas become watches, why smaller cases have opened the door to new collectors, and what makes partnerships with Bugatti and The Godfather work.</p><p><br></p><p>We also discuss the origins of the brand’s celebrity following, the continued importance of retail partners, and Benjamin’s approach to building a business that can outlast its founder while preserving his creative ambition.</p><p><br></p><p>Show notes:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>00:20: Family ownership and the evolution of Jacob &amp; Co.</li><li>02:44: Finding a niche in unusual complications</li><li>04:20: Product development and the push for smaller watches</li><li>07:15: The evolution of the client base</li><li>08:20: Partnerships (Bugatti, Godfather, etc.)</li><li>12:07: The Five Time Zone and the origins of the celebrity following</li><li>15:03: The next generation, long-term direction, and retail partnerships</li></ul>","author_name":"SJX Watches"}