# The Business of Watches [029]  Benjamin Arabov, CEO Of Jacob & Co.

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Podcast: [HODINKEE Podcasts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hodinkee-podcasts-616894)
Published: 2026-06-10T15:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

A watch brand we don't always cover on Hodinkee is growing sales and volumes with its polarizing products and unique take on horology. Plus, we need your business-related questions for next week's Q&A episode!

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