Billionaire Timeless Treasure: Jacob & Co.'s Marvel of Rare Diamonds

Jacob & Co.'s Latest Marvel: The Billionaire Timeless Treasure

The "Billionaire Timeless Treasure" by Jacob & Co. isn’t just an extraordinary creation; it represents the pinnacle of sensationalism within this esteemed luxury watchmaker's repertoire. Valued at $20 million, this masterpiece showcases an entire surface bedecked with the unparalleled brilliance of exquisitely rare yellow diamonds, setting a new standard in opulence and craftsmanship.

Jacob & Co. consistently sparks excitement with releases like the Astronomia Casino Roulette Skeleton, which features a mesmerizing rotation of the earth and moon around a roulette wheel, and the Twin Turbo. However, the Billionaire Timeless Treasure transcends all. Adorned with 425 Asscher-Cut Fancy Yellow and Intense Yellow diamonds, this timepiece is a testament to rarity, as only one in 10,000 naturally occurring diamonds possesses this unique yellow hue.

Over three and a half years, Jacob & Co. dedicated countless hours to meticulously gather and refine these diamonds, transforming 880 carats into a breathtaking 216.89 carats of brilliance. Each diamond, featuring intricate cuts and corners from the Art Deco Asscher Cut, forms the bedrock of this luxurious creation.

Seraina Wicht, head of gemology at Jacob & Co., noted, “In creating the Billionaire Timeless Treasure watch, we painstakingly acquired the stones one by one—sometimes just two or three at a time. There were moments when, despite our efforts, weeks would pass without finding any diamonds that met our standards.”



Following the careful collection and precision cutting of these rare diamonds, a team of 15 skilled jewelers devoted months to crafting an 18K yellow gold case and bracelet. Each gold prong was meticulously hand-carved to accommodate the unique size variations of the diamonds, ensuring a perfect fit for each gem.

Beyond the extraordinarily rare diamonds, the dial features an additional 76 emeralds totaling 3.59 carats, showcasing kite and emerald cuts that encircle the JCAM39's skeleton structure. This intricate design is further enhanced by 57 yellow baguette-cut diamonds. Through the sapphire crystal caseback, the manual winding movement, composed of 167 parts and offering a 72-hour power reserve, is elegantly visible.



Jacob & Co. has crafted a limited series of 21 Billionaire watches, with all but one already finding their owners. The initial model debuted in 2015, adorned with 260 carats of white diamonds, while the 2018 edition gained attention when Floyd Mayweather acquired it for an astonishing $18 million.

Even with its astronomical price tag, the Billionaire Timeless Treasure does not hold the title of the world’s most expensive timepiece. That honor goes to the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime 6300A-010, which sold for a staggering $31,190,000 at the Only Watch Auction in Geneva in 2019. Crafted exclusively for a charitable auction, this Grandmaster Chime is the sole model made of steel—a material seldom used for such intricate Grand Complications.

Considered the pinnacle of complexity among Patek Philippe wristwatches, this breathtaking timepiece boasts an astounding array of 20 complications, including remarkable acoustic functions, two of which are patented innovations: an alarm that chimes at a preprogrammed time and a date repeater that audibly announces the date upon request. Elevating its exclusivity further, the dial bears the inscription 'The Only One.'