High-end watchmaker Bangalore Watch CompanyTM makes its debut at the GPHG 2025, often referred to as the Oscars of the luxury watch industry.
India's Bangalore Watch Company has made a significant debut at the 2025 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) with two models from its Peninsula Professional collection: the Peninsula Agumbe competing in the Sports category, and the Peninsula Mannar in the Challenge category.
Launched in April 2025, the Peninsula collection celebrates India's geographic diversity, with each watch telling a unique story from various aspects of the country. The Peninsula Agumbe, inspired by the dense rainforests of the Western Ghats, boasts a deep green dial, while the Peninsula Mannar, inspired by the ancient pearl diving tradition of the Gulf of Mannar, features a rare black mother-of-pearl dial. Both watches are housed in unibody surgical-grade steel cases with Sapphire crystal housing and boast Swiss Automatic movements, ensuring high accuracy and 200 meters of water resistance.
The work of Bangalore Watch Company is being noticed globally, with the brand building an enthusiastic following around the world, including patrons in over 30 countries. This recognition by the GPHG jury is an early and significant accolade for the Bangalore Watch Company, signifying that India has the potential to produce brands that can be appreciated globally for storytelling, design, and world-class craftsmanship.
Nirupesh Joshi, Co-Founder of Bangalore Watch Company, stated that this recognition is a huge pat on the back for the work that the team has put in over the years. He added that the recognition by the GPHG jury is a sign that India has the potential to produce brands that can compete on a global stage.
While the Peninsula Agumbe and Mannar have been well-recognized and hold strong design, technical, and cultural credentials, their chances are promising but face tough competition from seasoned global luxury houses. The level of competition at GPHG is extremely high, with many established global luxury brands and highly exclusive limited editions participating. However, the early jury recognition indicates a positive reception, so Bangalore Watch Company does stand a notable chance to win or at least gain significant global prestige from their entries in the 2025 GPHG.
In summary, the Peninsula Agumbe and Mannar watches represent India's growing footprint in the luxury watch market and could mark a major breakthrough if awarded at the GPHG. The competition will be fierce, but the early recognition from the GPHG jury suggests that Bangalore Watch Company has a strong chance of making a lasting impression in the world of watchmaking.
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- The Bangalore Watch Company's foray into the world of fashion-and-beauty and lifestyle has extended to the realm of finance, as global interest and investment continue to surge, propelled by the company's achievements at the 2025 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG).
- Amidst the diverse portfolio of luxury items, technology plays a significant role in the Bangalore Watch Company's operations, with Swiss Automatic movements powering the Peninsula Agumbe and Mannar, ensuring precision, 200 meters of water resistance, and innovative design elements such as rare black mother-of-pearl dials.
- The Bangalore Watch Company's success in sports category with the Peninsula Agumbe, together with business acumen and brand building, signals India's burgeoning presence in the global high-end sports and technology industries, offering a fresh perspective on luxury and innovation.
