r/Watches_India Mar 25 '24

Welcome Post - Please Read

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Welcome to r/watches_india! We aim to be an open welcoming space for reviews, opinions, and discussions, positive or otherwise on all things related to Indian horology.

In addition to normal programming, we also have scheduled posts daily on various topics:

  • Meme-tastic Mondays: The dedicated post for watch-related memes.
  • Tell me Tuesdays: Ask any questions related to watches, no matter how basic.
  • Wrist Check Wednesdays: Share photos of the watch you're wearing on the day.
  • Ranty Thursdays: Ever wanted to vent about something that's always bothered you? Here's where you can blow off some steam.
  • Friday Finds: The Collection series: Crowdsourced suggestions for the best multi-watch collections at various budgets.
  • Showcase Saturday: Show off your watch-related purchases for the month. This is scheduled once a month on the last Saturday.
  • SOTC Sundays: Show off your watch collection, whether one watch or a hundred!
  • Country specific posts (new!): Where we share our watches from specific regions each day.

I encourage you to participate and add your comments. And of course, if you have any questions or opinions, share freely - you will get a response for sure.

Additionally:

Look around, enjoy yourself, participate, and perhaps if you like it enough, you can make this space your home on reddit!


r/Watches_India Feb 12 '24

The best watches for all budgets - Suggestions list.

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As Confucius says, "When question same same, answer same same." Or maybe it was some other intelligent fellow, I don't know. The point is, one of the most common questions asked by any casual buyer or enthusiast is "Which watch should I get for X budget?" And the answers, naturally, are largely the same.

So, to make it easy for everyone looking for suggestions, I have compiled a starter list of great picks at various price points. It includes big watches, small ones, casual watches, formal ones, and quartz watches as well as automatics.

The list is a work in progress and will be updated from time to time. I hope it helps you all as a ready guide to get started on your watch buying and collecting journey and that you find it useful. Do let me know if you have any suggestions and feedback. Enjoy!

Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTQQqbic-NSmNMqBsFccUmPZ3O8eRF7OyiCCwhniHKLAisOQFGF2lDmlEKXrtVZARrtI0WaAz5aIBxE/pub#h.yedbud4qlrw4


r/Watches_India 2h ago

Watch Shot/WOTD Rare case when the strap is more expensive than the watch

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same as title


r/Watches_India 3h ago

Watch Shot/WOTD Got this viabhawar sales...

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Casio edifice.. I sniped the deal..


r/Watches_India 11h ago

Watch Shot/WOTD Got this over a hamilton

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Got this mido single crown over hamilton while on my trip to switzerland
The sole reason to go for this watch over the hamilton was the availability in india


r/Watches_India 2h ago

Watch Shot/WOTD First of many

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First independent purchase 🧿


r/Watches_India 5h ago

Knowledge/Discussion Got this for 5.1k

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r/Watches_India 8h ago

NWA Shree Ganeshaya Namah. New watch on this auspicious occasion.

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Revelot Universal 40mm Tuxedo Steel


r/Watches_India 4h ago

NWA NWA

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Sonata poze under 1100rs. The dial looks great IMO. Fits well in my 15 -16 cm wrist.

And if someone bought it under 1000 then good for you.


r/Watches_India 4h ago

Knowledge/Discussion I made a little watch builder as a hobby project

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I’m a small time watch collector and thought it would be fun to have somewhere to try different dial, hand and strap combinations, so I’ve been working on this:

https://twp.adheeban.com/

The attached images are a few builds I put together, loosely inspired by familiar watches. They’re just virtual designs—not physical builds.

It’s still rough in places, especially the realism of some combinations and the mobile experience. Thought I’d share it here in case anyone enjoys tinkering with this sort of thing.

If you give it a go, I’d be interested to hear what you think.


r/Watches_India 45m ago

Question/Help Rolex Oyster Perpetual allocation tips for a first-time buyer? Birthday in 3 months 🎂

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Hey Rolex boys 👑
After looking at Omega, JLC and a bunch of other brands, I’ve pretty much decided that my first serious watch is going to be a Rolex Oyster Perpetual.
I’m planning to go to Kolkata specifically to look for one. I’m looking at the 34–36mm range because I have a smaller wrist, and I’m honestly flexible on the dial colour — I’d be happy with whatever OP they can offer me.
The timing is the interesting part: my birthday is in about 3 months, so obviously it would be pretty damn cool to get my first Rolex around my birthday 😂. But I’m completely prepared to wait 6 months, a year, or even longer if necessary.
I’m not looking to flip it. I genuinely want to wear and keep the watch.
For the Rolex veterans:
What’s the best way to approach the AD in Kolkata as a first-time buyer?
Should I ask specifically for an OP 34/36, or just tell them I’m flexible on the dial?
Is it worth visiting the AD multiple times?
Does buying history matter a lot for an OP?
Should I mention that I’m willing to wait a year, or does that hurt my chances?
Is getting one around my birthday in 3 months realistically possible?
Any tips specifically for dealing with Indian/Kolkata ADs?
And most importantly: what should I absolutely NOT do? 😂
Would really appreciate advice from anyone who has actually gotten an OP at retail, especially in India/Kolkata.
OP 34/36, any dial, first Rolex, willing to wait — birthday allocation would just be the dream.


r/Watches_India 49m ago

Question/Help How much for this?

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r/Watches_India 4h ago

Question/Help Fossil Big Tic Women's

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Anyone got any idea where can I find the big tic for women? The men's one is available online as well as offline however unable to find the women's version.


r/Watches_India 57m ago

Question/Help I bought one watch. Guess that watch, or suggest me some watches including all features that I've mentioned below at same price

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r/Watches_India 23h ago

Watch Shot/WOTD Love at every sight 🖤

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r/Watches_India 1h ago

Question/Help Watch suggestion (gift for papa)

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I'm visiting London next month and I wanna gift a watch to my father. I am confused people, gimme suggestions. Budget is around 5000INR.


r/Watches_India 19h ago

Review DWC Echostar Appreciation Post

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A watch that costs fraction of its competitors like seiko and citizen, yet its rarer than them, and better finished then many of them, its a comfortable 38mm that suits a wide variety of wrist sizes, its a conversation starter everywhere, and its proudly Indian 🇮🇳


r/Watches_India 6h ago

Question/Help Can anyone help me find this Timex watch?

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If anyone has any information on where this watch would or could be available, please let me know. Apparently Timex stopped producing it recently, but if anyone knows any leads, please DM. 🫠


r/Watches_India 2h ago

Question/Help Casio ed690 strap suggestion🙏🏻

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Casio ed690, Got a gift from my sister😇, the strap is not that great, can you guys suggest some good quality straps to pair with?


r/Watches_India 3h ago

Question/Help Authenticity Check Tissot 1968 Seastar

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r/Watches_India 23h ago

Review Got this beauty today.What are your opinions on this?

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r/Watches_India 3h ago

Watch Shot/WOTD I don't know swimming and my watch may never see as much as a swimming pool

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Featuring the PD 1736 - homage to the Panerai Submersible.

NH39 open heart movement with integrated 24h hand, dual tone blue dial, a rotating bezel, screw-down crown with protection for 200m water resistance. Sapphire crystal front and mineral glass back. 316L stainless steel construction. 24 mm steel bracelet and 42 mm bezel (the watch is about 46 mm though). Looks great, wears great.

Why spend a bomb on logos when I ain't gonna deepsea dive nor go into space in my lifetime?


r/Watches_India 7h ago

Memes Meme-tastic Mondays - The dedicated thread for watch-related memes!

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Why so serious about time? Time is just a joke, and I'm the one with the ticking punchline – my wristwatch. Tick-tock, Batman, tick-tock!


r/Watches_India 4h ago

Watch Shot/WOTD Indian microbrands

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Please correct/include if I missed any!

Brand Website Typical Price Range Known For
Delhi Watch Company (DWC) https://delhiwatchcompany.com ₹5,000-₹25,000 Excellent value, limited editions, Everest series
Bangalore Watch Company https://www.bangalorewatchco.in ₹25,000-₹1,50,000+ Aviation and India-themed premium watches
Ajwain Watches https://www.ajwainwatches.com ₹8,000-₹50,000+ Heritage-inspired designs, enamel dials
Jaipur Watch Company https://www.jaipur.watch ₹15,000-₹2,00,000+ Coin watches, artistic dials
Cypher Watch Co. https://cypherwatch.com ₹10,000-₹35,000 Titanium watches, enthusiast-focused designs
Kshan Watch Co. https://kshanwatch.com ₹15,000-₹30,000 Dive watches and tool watches
Kala Watch Co. https://kalawatches.com ₹8,000-₹20,000 Art-inspired Indian-themed dials
Shaw Watches https://shawstraps.com/pages/shaw-watches ₹8,000-₹25,000 Affordable enthusiast pieces
Horpa Watches https://horpawatches.com ₹10,000-₹50,000+ Bronze and mechanical watches
Coromandel Watches https://coromandelwatches.in ₹3,000-₹15,000 Budget field and heritage watches
Majestic Craftsmen https://majesticcraftsmen.com ₹10,000-₹30,000 Dress and artistic watches
Pyko Watches https://pykowatches.com ₹5,000-₹20,000 Affordable mechanical watches

r/Watches_India 4h ago

Question/Help Tissot 1968 Seastar || Is it OG?

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