Jacob Este
Vintage Horology & First Edition
Curated vintage watches. A first edition of its own.
Jacob Este curates and restores selected vintage watches from houses such as Rolex, Tudor, Breitling and Patek Philippe, while introducing its own Jacob Este First Edition through private allocation.
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Private Sales Model
Third-party pieces stay curated. The Jacob Este First Edition is released through private allocation, not a normal cart.
Curated Selection
Current & archived pieces
The collection can work as a private catalogue first. Prices may be shown, hidden, or available on request depending on the watch.
Rolex
Oyster Perpetual Datejust
Breitling
Navitimer Chronograph
Jacob Este House Line
Jacob Este automatic, presented as the signature piece.
The refined front-facing product image leads the presentation of the Jacob Este line. The reverse side should remain transparent: the current mechanical base is Tudor, unless it is later changed or formally white-labelled.
The Jacob Este line should feel gallery-worthy and collector-led, but also technically honest: own design identity on the front, clear disclosure of the mechanical foundation on the reverse.
BrandJacob Este
CategoryJacob Este design / Tudor mechanical base
StatusDesign presentation / transparent base disclosure
Sales routePrivate inquiry / allocation only after clear disclosure
Gallery Presentation
Luxury presentation, transparent about the base.
The Jacob Este line keeps the same premium gallery style while clearly stating that the reverse side uses a Tudor mechanical base. That gives the brand a serious luxury look without overclaiming.
Movement Detail
The Tudor base should be disclosed clearly.
The reverse side should be shown honestly as the current Tudor mechanical base. That makes the project feel more serious, not less: collectors value transparency about donor movements, modifications and what is genuinely original.
If the watch later becomes a true white-label or custom movement project, the copy and photography can be updated. For now, the wording should stay transparent and precise.
The Method
Restoration without erasing the past.
Sourcing
Carefully selected vintage watches from respected luxury houses, sourced with attention to originality, condition and long-term collectability.
Restoration
Mechanical and cosmetic restoration with a conservative approach: preserving character while making the watch wearable again.
Provenance & Trust
Every piece is documented with photos, service notes, reference details and condition transparency before a private sale.
Jacob Este Collection
A future house line inspired by classic watchmaking: refined straps, curated accessories and eventually original Jacob Este pieces.
First Edition Allocation
Opening bids from €10,000.
The Jacob Este First Edition should not feel like a normal product in a cart. It should feel like a limited collector release: private allocation, controlled availability and serious buyer intent.
Third-party vintage watches can continue to sell through Catawiki, eBay, Marktplaats or Chrono24. The Jacob Este own line should live here first — with a waiting list, allocation window and a clear opening bid indication.
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Private bidding window
Jacob Este First Edition
Opening indication€10,000
StatusPre-release
AvailabilityLimited
AccessBy private inquiry
Curated Commerce
Third-party watches outside, Jacob Este inside.
Vintage third-party watches can keep moving through trusted marketplaces. The Jacob Este own line should be presented directly through this website, with private allocation and selected Shopify support later.
Private Inquiry
Best for rare or higher-value watches where trust, documentation and direct conversation matter most.
Shopify
Best for Jacob Este straps, accessories, service deposits and selected watches ready for direct sale.
Catawiki / eBay
Best for auction visibility, demand testing and reaching existing marketplace buyers while still linking back to the brand.
The House Line
Jacob Este First Edition, serious from day one.
The Jacob Este line should be presented as a private collector release: limited, documented, carefully photographed and offered through allocation rather than a normal webshop listing.
The goal is not to look mass-market. The goal is to make the First Edition feel rare, deliberate and serious enough for early collectors.
Private Inquiries
Looking for a specific reference?
Send the brand, model, year range and budget. Jacob Este can source, restore or advise before you buy.