Franklord
Thane, India · Est. 2022
Founded by Sufiyan Mulla, Jay Khatri
Born from a family manufacturing legacy spanning over three decades, Franklord represents the next chapter in Indian watchmaking. Co-founded by Sufiyan Mulla and Jay Khatri, the brand draws on 35 years of contract manufacturing expertise to produce premium timepieces that are designed, manufactured, and assembled entirely in India.
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Thane, India
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Entry
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Heritage Open Heart — An open-heart collection that exposes the beating movement through the dial, merging classical watchmaking aesthetics with the brand's Indian manufacturing heritage.
- Maha Vastu — Roman-inspired watches blending ancient Indian Vastu principles with classical European design motifs — a culturally distinctive fusion collection.
- Regal Sapphire — A refined collection featuring sapphire crystal, open-heart dials, and polished finishing, positioned as the brand's corporate gifting and dress-watch line.
Timeline
- 1988 — The Mulla family establishes a watch manufacturing facility in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, beginning decades of contract manufacturing for Indian and international brands.
- 2022 — Sufiyan Mulla and Jay Khatri launch Franklord as a direct-to-consumer brand, leveraging 35 years of family manufacturing expertise.
- 2025 — Expands its collection portfolio with the Heritage Open Heart and Maha Vastu lines, gaining recognition as a credible made-in-India luxury microbrand.
Frequently Asked Questions about Franklord
- Are Franklord watches made in India?
- Yes. Franklord watches are designed, manufactured, and assembled in India at the brand's facility in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, building on over 35 years of family watchmaking heritage.
- What movements does Franklord use?
- Franklord uses Japanese automatic and quartz movements, with the brand's differentiation focused on in-house manufacturing capability, dial finishing, and Indian design heritage.