Jaipur Watch Company has unveiled The Royal Baagh collection. “Baagh” is the Hindi word for tiger, and this new collection is “inspired by the elegance of India’s royal courts and the symbolism of the tiger.” The tiger symbolises magnificence, strength, and protector.
Founded by Gaurav Mehta in 2013, Jaipur Watch Company – as its name suggests – is based in Jaipur, India, and crafts watches that “fuse cultural storytelling with horological precision.” The brand is renowned for its coin watches, drawing on Mr. Mehta’s passion of collecting vintage coins. In addition to watches that incorporate historical stamps and honour famous artists (to name a few), they also specialise in bespoke watches.
Key Features
Image: Red dial version with red leather strap. Header image: Black dial version with black leather strap.
Functions and Operation
Central hours, minutes, and seconds. Stop-second function.
Date via red arrow-shaped pointer on a rotating disc.
Crown at 3 o’clock for winding and time setting.
Dial
Image: Black dial version with black leather strap.
Black and red dial version divided into 5 parts.
Inner dial with a traditional floral pattern (black and golden or red and golden, depending on dial version). Rotating date disc with a red arrow-shaped pointer. Disc with Arabic numerals indicating date. Black or red disc (depending on dial version) with golden coloured Roman numeral hour-markers. Hour and minute scale. Blue hands.
Case
Image: A closer look at the case profile. Notice the macro reliefs extend to the bezel, lower case, and the tiered lugs. Spot the brand’s logo on the centre of the case profile, between the two tigers.
The CNC cut metal case features “macro reliefs of a prowling tiger.”
Diameter: 42 mm. Thickness: 13.80 mm.
Dial and caseback feature anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Water resistant up to 5 ATM or approximately 50 metres.
Image: Notice the macro reliefs of a prowling tiger and the brand’s logo on the pin buckle.
Black dial version comes with a black or green leather strap, and red dial version with a red leather strap. Each fitted to a pin buckle.
Movement
Image: The Miyota 8215 is a dependable movement, easily serviceable by any competent watchmaker.
Powered by Miyota 8215, a mechanical automatic movement that drives the hours, minutes, seconds, stop-second function, and date. Movement features a quick set date.
Jewels: 21. Frequency: 21,600 vph or 3 Hz. Power reserve: 42 hours. (All movement information from the Miyota website.)
Our Thoughts
It is not easy for watchmaking startups to establish themselves, more so in India where a Swiss-style horological ecosystem does not exist. Also, Mr. Mehta does not come from a watchmaking background. Rather, he has a background in insurance and risk management. Despite all odds, Jaipur Watch Company has come a long way since its founding. They have made a mark for themselves in India’s competitive and growing watch retail landscape. The brand operates an online and boutique retail model across India.
The Royal Baagh collection’s case is the brand’s equivalent of metiers d’art craftsmanship in look, though not in execution. Ornate cases such as those crafted by prestigious Swiss brands are hand engraved, typically require hundreds of hours to complete, and exorbitantly priced.
Image: Cultural symbolism on the wrist. The tiered lugs is a lovely design feature.
The Royal Baagh collection evokes a historical and cultural aspect of India in an affordable watch. It highlights Jaipur Watch Company’s confidence to take aesthetic risks. It will appeal to collectors who appreciate culturally infused bold watches. I look forward to seeing The Royal Baagh collection and other watches by the brand in the flesh and doing a hands-on review.
Additional Details
Name: The Royal Baagh (Black and Red dial version)
Price: Indian Rupees (INR) 65,000 / United States Dollar (USD) $ 757.70 (taxes included)
Please visit the brand’s website and Instagram page for more information.
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