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In the words of Al Pacino’s character Tony Montana, “Say hello to my little friend.” Only, Jacob & Co’s latest creation isn’t actually friend, because there are only 176 Opera Scarface watches in the world and, starting at US$330,000, they are out of my budget. Here, we’d like to take some credit for the new gangster-themed timepiece. In an interview with founder Jacob Arabo just last year, we asked him who he’d love to design a watch for. “Al Pacino,” he replied, without hesitation. “Now that I’m thinking about it, I’m going to give him a call. I don’t know him personally, but I know somebody who does.” You’re welcome, collectors everywhere. Now, where’s our cut ...