Bangalore Watch Company
Bengaluru, India · Est. 2018
Founded by Nirupesh Joshi
Bangalore Watch Company is an Indian watch brand founded in 2015 in Bangalore, Karnataka, focused on celebrating India's rich cultural and historical heritage through its timepieces. The brand produces limited-edition watches with dials depicting Indian mythology, architecture, and military history, with Swiss movements.
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru, India
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Entry
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- MACH 1 — Aviation-inspired pilot watch celebrating India's aerospace heritage, particularly the HAL facilities in Bangalore.
- Renaissance — Dress watch collection featuring hand-guilloché dials made by Indian artisans.
- Apogee — Space-inspired collection commemorating India's space programme achievements.
Timeline
- 2018 — Nirupesh Joshi founds Bangalore Watch Company to celebrate Indian heritage through watchmaking.
- 2019 — MACH 1 launches, inspired by Bangalore's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) aviation legacy.
- 2021 — Renaissance collection introduces hand-guilloché dials crafted by local Indian artisans.
- 2023 — Brand gains international recognition, shipping to over 30 countries.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bangalore Watch Company
- Are Bangalore Watch Company watches made in India?
- They are designed in Bangalore with Indian-made dials and finishing. Movements are sourced from Miyota (Japan) and Sellita (Switzerland), with assembly done in India.
- What is the MACH 1's connection to aviation?
- It celebrates Bangalore's role as India's aerospace capital — home to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and ISRO — with design elements inspired by cockpit instrumentation.