For many, watchmaking is a synonym for Switzerland. While the Swiss industry is still influential, several other countries also play an important role in the production of timepieces. Germany, Japan and China are obvious examples. India is also increasingly important, both as a manufacturing center and as a growing market. The Titan Company Limited stands in the heart of India's Watch Industry. Titan was founded in 1984 as a joint venture between Tata Group and the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) and has become the leading lifestyle brand of the country. Beyond Watches also designs and also jewelry, glasses and fragrances in retail. In order to be able to put his selection into perspective, Titan sells around 15 million watches a year, more than the entire Swiss watch industry. While most are affordable models, Titan's offers have developed in a step with the growing sophistication of the Indian market … and today there is an ambition, India and its craftsmanship in the world of fine watchmaking.
The titanium “40 Years of Joy” clock, the first tourbillon clock to be produced in India
Let me give you a perfect illustration of the development of titanium and his car to high-end clock makers. At the end of 2024, Titan revealed the first tourbillon clock as part of the 40th anniversary of India. The titanium “40 years of joy” was certainly a showcase of the brand's watch functions. It was also a sign that the Indian manufacturer was ready to examine the premium and luxury markets.
Titans and India's first tourbillon Watch was published in an exclusive limited edition of only 4 pieces and was powered by the in-house Kaliber 7th1, whose one-minute Flying Tourbillon Cage takes the shape of the T-Titan and at the same time deserves as a small second index. In 2025, Titan celebrates the Jalsa tourbillon in the context of its precious watch line in 2025 Jaipurs Hawa Mahal -Palast (also known as the Palace of Wind). This 10-part limited edition is a Métiers d'Art Flying Tourbillon watch, which is inspired by the Indian tradition.
The Titan Nebula Jalsa Watch has a convincing marble dial from Padma Shri Shakir Ali, a renowned Indian painter who is known for his Mogul and Persian miniature pictures. Evocative miniature painting protects under an impressive, curved sapphire crystal and represents a royal procession with Maharaya Sawai Pratap Singh, which drives an elephant before the wind commissioned in 1799.
The creation of this artistic dial required over 2 years, especially for the selection of the natural pigments and stainless dust that are used for painting on this marble screen. Each of these handmade dials needs 120 to 130 hours of work and is therefore somehow unique. In order to achieve the best details, a single hairline from a squirrel tail is used for painting. An original grade, a magnifying glass that also serves as a counterweight for the minute, offers an original perception of time and at the same time discovers different details of the dial. As the minute of the minute turns, every hub is enlarged by Padma Shri Shakir Ali and the subtleties of the flying tourbillon.
A painting deserves a frame … The 43.5 mm housing is made from 18 carat rose gold with satin surfaces and polished chamfer along the open lugs. The distinctive sandwich construction underlines a red Achak-decorative ring that surrounds the middle of the branch. As you can imagine, creating such a part in a natural stone is quite a challenge that is completely even and homogeneous.
The Handwound caliber 7th2 is derived from 7th1, with the main differences derived the central hour and the tiny advertisement, while derived for its predecessor and the specific decoration, which is visible through the Caseback exhibition.
The movement was developed and is made internally with some components related to suppliers (for example, Feller Pivotages SA and Général departments in Switzerland for the range and the main springs). It beats 28,800 vibrations/hour and has a 36-hour electricity reserve. The barrel bridge is open to emphasize the symmetrical positioning of the run and the tourbillon. The decoration is fairly simple and is based on traditional finishing techniques, but the use of red agate to cover the bridges is an original note.
The fog Jalsa is presented on a hand -sewn alligator strap. It is secured by a foldable folding buckle. Published in a limited edition of 10 pieces, it receives for INR 4.050.0000, which corresponds to CHF 38,200 or EUR 39,800.
All in all, it was quite a experience to attend the production of Titan and to see the development of the giant of the watchmaker and to move several steps to the extent of watchmaking. And in this sense they stay tuned because we will soon publish a report on the visit, certainly an eye opening experience that caused us to discover an unexpected and underestimated side of the watch industry.
You can find more information at www.titanompany.in and www.titan.co.in.
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