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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 from Bangalore Watch Company, tied to India’s aerospace heritage and positioned as a clean, purposeful tool watch within the brand’s India-focused storytelling.
  • Renaissance — Renaissance is Bangalore Watch Company’s dress-watch collection, framed by the brand as the starting point of its watchmaking story and a more formal, design-led line. Key references: officialUrl.
  • Apogee — Apogee is Bangalore Watch Company’s space-themed collection, positioned around India’s space programme and described by the brand as its first Indian watch qualified for outer-space testing. Key references: officialUrl.

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.

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