Jacob Arabo has never been subtle about celebrating time, excess, or personal milestones. Turning 60 was never going to pass quietly, and the result is the God of Time – a watch that turns his favorite complication into a statement piece that feels both technical and mythological.
At the heart of the watch is a tourbillon that refuses to behave like a traditional one. Instead of completing a rotation every minute, this mechanism spins once every four seconds, making it one of the fastest tourbillons ever produced. The effect is immediately visible and impossible to ignore, creating constant motion at the center of the dial and reinforcing the idea that time here is not something calm or restrained.
The case is just as expressive as the movement. Crafted in 18K rose gold and measuring 44.5 mm, it takes direct inspiration from ancient Greek architecture. Its profile echoes an Ionic column, giving the watch a sculptural presence rather than the conventional round case seen across high watchmaking. This architectural theme continues on the dial, where a three-dimensional, hand-made rose gold applique of Chronos – the god of time – stands above the tourbillon, watching over it like a guardian of the mechanism below.
Powering the God of Time is the new in-house caliber JCAM60. The movement drives the hours and minutes, delivers a 60-hour power reserve, and is wound via a flip-bow crown positioned on the caseback, keeping the case silhouette clean and uninterrupted. The technical ambition of the movement matches the visual drama of the watch, making it clear that this is not simply a decorative exercise.
The watch is paired with a blue alligator leather strap, a deliberate contrast to the warmth of the rose gold case and the classical imagery of the dial. Production is strictly limited to 60 pieces, a direct nod to Arabo’s age and a reminder that this watch exists as a personal celebration as much as a mechanical achievement.
The God of Time is not designed to blend in, impress quietly, or appeal to conservative tastes. It is a declaration – of speed, of craftsmanship, and of Jacob Arabo’s long-standing obsession with bending time to his will. And don’t forget to check our list of the most expnsive watches in the world.
