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Coromandel Watch Co.

Nilgiris, India · Est. 2024

Founded by Shibin V S, Amit Sudevan

Coromandel Watch Co. is an Indian microbrand founded by Shibin V S and Amit Sudevan, evolving from the Madras Watch Works and The Watch Project community. The brand builds accessible mechanical and quartz watches inspired by Indian places, railways, coastal culture, and traditional art, with assembly activity reported in Palakkad.

Founded
2024
Headquarters
Nilgiris, India
Group
Independent
Price Segment
Entry
Status
Active

Key Collections

  • Marina Edition — Dive-inspired watch paying tribute to Marina Beach and Chennai coastal culture.
  • Tanjore Edition — Heritage-driven design with dials inspired by Thanjavur painting and temple motifs.
  • Blue Mountain Edition — Chronograph collection inspired by the Nilgiri Mountain Railway and the Blue Mountains of South India.
  • Samudhra — Ocean-themed diver line built around the rhythm and colour of the sea.

Timeline

  • 2024 — Coromandel Watch Co. grows out of the Madras Watch Works / The Watch Project community.
  • 2025 — The New Indian Express profiles Coromandel as a Nilgiris-based microbrand founded by Shibin V S and Amit Sudevan.
  • 2025 — The brand reports assembly activity in Palakkad while continuing small-batch Indian heritage-themed releases.

Frequently Asked Questions about Coromandel Watch Co.

What was Coromandel Watch Co. called before?
The brand describes its earlier identity as Madras Watch Works before relaunching as Coromandel Watch Co.
What inspires Coromandel Watch Co. designs?
Its watches draw on Indian cultural references including Marina Beach, Thanjavur art, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, and coastal themes.

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