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Shaw Watches

India, India · Est. 2023

Founded by Shyam

Shaw Watches is an Indian watch and strap brand under AGASH VENTURES. It began in 2023 with watch straps under the ShawStraps identity before expanding into quartz and automatic timepieces including Manta and Spirit models aimed at affordable microbrand buyers.

Founded
2023
Headquarters
India, India
Group
Independent
Price Segment
Entry
Status
Active

Why this brand matters

Shaw is part of a new Indian independent watch scene, moving from strap making into compact, specification-led quartz and automatic watches with a clear point of view.

Key Collections

  • Manta — Manta is Shaw Watches' 38 mm dive-style collection, offered in Swiss quartz and automatic executions. It pairs a compact steel case with 200 m water resistance, a sapphire crystal and a unidirectional bezel. Key references: Manta Quartz Atoll Aqua Blue, Manta Quartz Tropical Reef Green, Manta Automatic Red Hour.
  • Spirit — Spirit is Shaw Watches' automatic collection, built around a 39 mm tonneau-shaped steel case. The current Anthracite and Polar editions use the Seiko NH35 movement and are rated to 20 ATM. Key references: Spirit Anthracite, Spirit Polar.
  • Shaw Straps — Shaw Straps is the brand’s foundational accessories line, focused on watch straps and related strap hardware that formed the earliest part of Shaw Watches before its timepiece-oriented expansion.

Timeline

  • 2023 — Shaw begins as a strap-focused brand, later described by the company as ShawStraps.
  • 2024 — Founder Shyam introduces Shaw Watches in Indian watch-media interviews and posts around the Manta model.
  • 2026 — The official site lists Shaw Watches as a brand under AGASH VENTURES with automatic, quartz, dive, GADA, and performance-watch categories.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shaw Watches

What was Shaw Watches before it sold watches?
The brand says it began with watch straps before evolving from ShawStraps into Shaw Watches.
Who is behind Shaw Watches?
Public brand interviews identify the founder as Shyam; the official site lists Shaw Watches under AGASH VENTURES.

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