Over the years, we have noticed many watch brands pairing modern-day opulence and Indian elegance with the mechanical artistry of watch making. Here are five of our favourite watches that best represent the same. By Srusthi Kulkarni
5 watches that celebrate Indian elegance
Roman Baagh Gold Plated
Jaipur Watch Company
The 43mm stainless steel timepiece runs on a Japanese Roman Miyota 8215 automatic movement and was created using a one-rupee coin from the year 1947 (the last coin minted under British Rule). The timepiece reserves power for up to 50 hours. INR 50,000.00
Premier Precious Peacock Automatic 36mm
Harry Winston
This majestic timepiece celebrates the iridescent plumage of peacocks with a handmade micromosaic glass dial. The 18K white gold automatic timepiece showcases HW2008 calibre and is water resistant up to three bars. Price on request.
Radiomir 10 Days GMT Automatic Acciaio (PAM00553)
Panerai
This water-resistant 47mm timepiece is engraved with the Gateway of India on the back. The automatic mechanical timepiece runs on Panerai P.2003 calibre with a power reserve of 10 days. Price on request.
C1 Military C1SG4507
Horpa
This Made-in-India timepiece crafted with SII (Seiko Instruments Inc.)-quartz movement, boasts a 3-layered semi-skeletonised dial. This water-resistant watch featuring a green lacquered chronograph, is an assembled-at-home timepiece. INR 17,500
The Outfield
Bangalore Watch Company™
Featuring a Swiss Sellita SW200 automatic calibre and 38 hours of power reserve, this timepiece is an ode to the spirit of Indian cricket. It comes with cricket details on a matte-green dial and an engraved case back. INR 72,490
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