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READ FULL STORYWhen it comes to styling traditional wear for men, Indian celebrities deliver some of the most memorable looks to take inspiration from, and more so if you are looking for a fine timepiece to pair with your lush bandhgalas or achkans. Pulling out the best Indian designers and the world’s most coveted watch brands, our favourite celebrities are experts at creating head-turning, inspirational looks. Sidharth Malhotra, for one, enhanced his yellow Manish Malhotra kurta-pyjama with the luxurious and well-complementing Rolex Cosmograph Daytona during his wedding celebrations. Likewise, Anant Ambani stole the show in a gem-set Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel Time at the opening of Neeta Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. Equally, on-point was KL Rahul’s choice of watches for his wedding celebrations. His looks were dipped in understated elegance and enhanced by popular timepieces from Patek Philippe and Cartier.
Indeed, extensively decorated and ostentatious timepieces render the ensemble as glamorous as such occasions demand. These days celebrities are also showing a predilection for simplistic and more timeless watches that could become one with the look instead of standing out. So, the next time when you are pulling out those magnificent sherwanis or kurta sets from your wardrobe for a special event, make sure you have one of the below listed celebrity-approved luxury watches to accessorise your look.
Breguet Tradition
Ranbir Kapoor chose the Breguet Tradition 7057 to accompany him on his special day. The watch with a skeleton dial spotlighting the beauty of hand-wound calibre 507 DR1 mirrored the intricate embroidery of his silk Sabyasachi sherwani. 11mm thick, the watch comfortably sat under the sleeves, peeking most elegantly during the arm’s swift movements.
Elaborate timepieces from the Breguet Tradition line have swooned many other famous names, including south stars Mammootty and Mohanlal. The expert craftsmanship on display and the celebrated legacy of Breguet make these watches a tasteful choice for styling a traditional Indian look.
Cartier Santos
Santos de Cartier has received a nod of approval from celebrities galore. It’s a timepiece that translates into both traditional and Western ensembles perfectly. KL Rahul flaunted the steel and gold bracelet version for his haldi ceremony in January this year, pairing it with an understated beige kurta set.
A. Lange and Söhne Datograph
Wearing a humble Anita Dogre kurta set for an intimate Diwali celebration last year, Farhan Akhtar accessorised with the high-precision Datograph by A. Lange and Söhne. Harnessing a flyback chronograph mechanism, a big date function, and a pulsometer, the calibre L 951.1 sits conspicuously behind the sapphire crystal caseback. Therefore, while the gold construction of the watch adds a touch of luxe elegance, the visible movement arouses – oh wow – reactions.
Franck Muller Vanguard
Trust Ranveer Singh to dazzle any look with his peculiar, flamboyant style. We particularly love this 2019 Rohit Bal look he donned for a wedding in Abu Dhabi, complete with slick hair and Carrera sunglasses for a dramatic effect. He also wore an extravagant Franck Muller Vanguard Yachting. The statement piece with a rich white gold case wreathed in diamonds is a high-watchmaking piece worth a few crores.
Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion
Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion is an intricate piece of watchmaking, with a skeletonised dial and a bevvy of practical complications that creates a statement whenever worn. Suniel Shetty aptly chose it to accessorise his traditional kurta and veshti look for KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty’s nuptials.
Patek Philippe Nautilus
Hailed as the most iconic watch brand, Patek Philippe watches make the most elegant choice for dressing up a traditional Indian look. Ram Charan teamed an 18k rose gold Patek Philippe Nautilus with his custom Shantanu & Nikhil bandhgala for the red carpet look at the Oscars, where his movie RRR’s song Naatu Naatu made India proud by winning the Best Original Song. KL Rahul also wore a Patek Philippe Nautilus in steel on his wedding day.
Vacheron Constantin Overseas
Another proud Indian celebrity at the Oscars this year was Jr. NTR, also representing the movie RRR like his co-star Ram Charan, sizzled in a custom Gaurav Gupta bandhgala adorned by an intricate tiger embroidery on the shoulder. He accentuated the look with the Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton model from the Vacheron Constantin Overseas collection. In gold with a skeleton dial, the watch made the entire look as iconic as his movie RRR.
By Neelma Tiwari
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