A look at some of the grandest watches launched this year.
This story belongs to the Fortune India Magazine global-brands-indian-sheen issue.
Combining technical finesse and artistic mastery, the Métiers d’Art Tribute to The Celestial is a 12-piece collection celebrating the zodiac through handcrafted excellence. Each 39 mm white gold watch showcases a guilloché dial depicting a zodiac sign and its constellation, accented with brilliant-cut diamonds. The four human-representing signs feature opaline enhancements. Encircled by 96 baguette-cut blue sapphires, the bezel, crown, lugs, and buckle are made over 27 hours. Powered by the ultra-thin Calibre 2160 tourbillon movement, this series reinforces Vacheron Constantin’s 270-year legacy in horology.
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Bvlgari’s latest Serpenti evolution, the Aeterna, signals both creative reinvention and market precision. Reimagined as a bangle, the Serpenti Aeterna arrives in two forms: a rose gold version accented with diamonds, and a high-jewellery edition in fully pavé-set white gold with oversized gemstones. The design extends fluidly from dial to tail, balancing sculpture and sparkle. Timed to align with the Chinese Year of the Snake, the launch positions Bvlgari to deepen engagement with that ultra-luxury consumer.
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The Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller fuses avant-garde engineering with a streamlined integrated bracelet design. Powered by the all-new calibre 7135 — an ultra-thin, high-frequency self-winding movement beating at 5 Hz — it delivers precision to a tenth of a second. Key innovations include the Dynapulse escapement and Syloxi silicon hairspring, ensuring 66 hours of power reserve without compromising accuracy. The Land-Dweller stands apart with a honeycomb dial and a seamless bracelet-to-case transition. It is offered in 36 mm and 40 mm sizes across platinum, Everose gold, and white Rolesor.
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The World Is Yours Dual Time Zone Salman Khan is a limited-edition watch inspired by a family heirloom gifted to Jacob & Co. founder Jacob Arabo at age 13. The piece features two independently adjustable time zones powered by the automatic JCAA11 caliber. Its domed blue PVD titanium dial mirrors Earth’s curvature, while the colours of the Indian flag grace the dial. The engraved caseback centres India and marks Salman Khan’s name. Designed for the global traveller, it is an elegant, everyday watch.
Price: ₹36.6 lakh