My obsession with those crazy limited Jacob & Co watches started after I saw a picture of some Astronomia model online. Looked like a tiny galaxy on the wrist, insane! But everyone kept saying they’re basically unicorns. So I figured, challenge accepted – let’s hunt one down online.
Starting Simple (And Failing Miserably)
First stop? Google. Obviously. Typed “Jacob & Co limited edition buy” and got a zillion results. Clicked the top few links – mostly official boutiques listing current stuff you can actually order. Pretty, but not the rare birds I wanted. Dead ends. Felt dumb right away.
Then I tried eBay. Big mistake. Page after page of… knockoffs? Or maybe real but super old listings? Sellers with zero feedback hawking “super rare” models at suspiciously low prices. Saw one guy claiming he had a “unique prototype” with blurry photos. Smelled fishy, backed out fast. Waste of an afternoon.
Learning About the Real Hunting Grounds
Told my buddy – the watch nut – about my fail. He just laughed and said “Bro, you don’t just Google Rolex Daytonas either.” Schooled me:
- Brand-authorized grey dealers are key, not random sites.
- Most legit ones won’t even list the ultra-rare stuff publicly.
- Gotta email them directly and ask, like a grown-up.
Made a list of fancy watch seller names I remembered from articles. Nervous as hell sending emails like “Uh… you got any hidden Jacob & Co gems?”. Felt awkward, like asking for contraband.
The Waiting Game (And Surprise Wins)
Didn’t expect much. But two actually replied! One said they had a diamond-crusted something coming in “maybe three months, maybe six.” Vague. The other? Jackpot – they had a used but certified Astronomia limited model just sitting in their vault. Sent pics so detailed I could count the stars. Nearly choked on my coffee. Price? Astronomical. Like, buy-a-nice-car level. But real. Actually available. Mind blown.
Found a couple specialized forums too, where collectors whisper about trades. Lurked there. Saw one guy casually mention selling a Jacob skeleton watch to “a member here.” No prices listed, just vibes. Gotta be invited? Know the secret handshake? No clue. Felt like the nerdy kid outside the cool kids’ club. Didn’t even try asking.
So yeah, found some rare Jacob online… kinda. Learned you gotta skip the open web for this stuff. Email the fancy dealers directly. Be ready to show them serious money. And maybe join a cult of collector forums. Not easy… but possible. Would I buy that Astronomia? Lottery win first. But knowing they’re out there? Obsession intensifies.
