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The festival of Rakshabandhan is a celebration of love, tradition, and the enduring bond between siblings, but it is incomplete without gifts. Whether you’re buying for your brother or sister—or secretly hoping they’re buying for you—a thoughtfully chosen timepiece makes for an unforgettable Rakhi gift. To help you find the perfect one, we’ve curated a list of the finest luxury watches for every personality and style.
Starting with watches for sisters, well, because that’s the tradition!
Maurice Lacroix Fiaba Square (Ref. FA1205-PVP02-110-A)
Maurice Lacroix’s new Fiaba Square brings in classic feminine elegance with its 24 mm x 34 mm rectangular case. Crafted in stainless steel, with rose gold PVD accents and a slim 6.5 mm profile, its silver sun-brushed dial features a central guilloché pattern, blued leaf-shaped hands, and Roman numeral hour markers, all protected by a sapphire crystal.
The watch is powered by a Swiss quartz movement, ensuring reliable timekeeping. The polished steel and rose gold PVD bracelet, fitted with a butterfly clasp, makes the watch suitable for all occasions. Water resistance is rated at 50 metres.
Price: INR 1,20,000
Frederique Constant Classics Manchette
Here’s a watch for the bold girls out there, who also love vintage and glam-rock chic. After a two-decade absence, the Geneva-based brand reintroduced its iconic manchette-style cuff watch with a bold, glam-rock twist. Featuring a stainless steel bracelet embossed with a square Clou de Paris pattern, the design is mirrored on the matching square dial, creating a cohesive, textured look. The 25.7 mm x 6.45 mm case houses the quartz FC-200 movement, offering hours and minutes functions and a battery life of 60 months. The watch is finished in black onyx with stainless steel detailing, has a 30-metre water resistance rating, and is secured with a folding clasp on a 173 mm steel bracelet.
Price: INR 2,05,000
Oris Aquis Date 36.50 mm
Lab-grown diamonds are now a trend, and following this, Oris has introduced affordable diamond-set watches in its celebrated Aquis Date 36.50 mm collection. Notably, it is a dive watch collection, perfect for those who like both adventure and bling. Offered in two dial options—classic black lacquer studded with 33 brilliant-cut diamonds on the hour markers and a radiant crème mother-of-pearl dial complemented by 44 diamonds on the bezel.
The 36.50 mm stainless steel case remains highly functional with 300-metre water resistance, a unidirectional rotating bezel (in black ceramic or diamond-set), a domed sapphire crystal with internal anti-reflective coating. All models include Super-LumiNova® on the hands and indices. Powered by the automatic Oris calibre 733 (based on Sellita SW200-1), the watch offers a 41-hour power reserve, centre seconds with stop-seconds, a date function at 6 o’clock, and a fine timing device.
Each watch comes with either a stainless steel bracelet or a rubber strap in black or cream, both with Quick-change functionality and folding clasps.
Price: INR 2,26,560 to INR 2,45,440 for the black dial versions and INR 3,49,280 to INR 3,69,120 for the crème mother-of-pearl models
Bvlgari Bvlgari 50th Anniversary and Bvlgari Bvlgari Marble Dial
If you’re looking for something unique with a higher budget, the new 50th anniversary Bvlgari Bvlgari models are adorned with three beautiful marble dials. Choose from the 38 mm and 26 mm case sizes. The 50th Anniversary Edition (Ref. 104112) features a yellow gold case, the original "BVLGARI ROMA" engraving, and a green Verde Alpi marble dial, with the 26 mm variant including diamond markers. These anniversary models are limited to 150 pieces each. The Marble Dial model (Ref. 104113) is crafted in rose gold and uses Blu Incanto (38 mm) or Azzurro Infinito (26 mm) marble dials, paired with the classic "BVLGARI BVLGARI" bezel.
The 38 mm models run on the in-house automatic BVL 191 Solotempo movement with a 42-hour power reserve and sapphire caseback, while the 26 mm watches use quartz movements. Water resistance is rated at 50 m and 30 m, respectively, and the straps are colour-matched alligator leather.
Price: INR 11,10,000 to INR 14,71,000
Panthère de Cartier
Girls love Cartier, and girls love diamonds. The newest Panthère de Cartier small model blends fine watchmaking with high jewellery design, embodying Cartier’s iconic style since the 1980s. Both a timepiece and a statement piece of jewellery, the watch is crafted entirely in 18K rose gold. The elegant-sized 30.3 mm x 22 mm case is set with 36 brilliant-cut diamonds (0.25 ct), while the bracelet is semi-paved with 142 diamonds totalling 1.29 carats, and the rose gold octagonal crown is adorned with a single diamond (0.02 ct). Powered by a quartz movement, the silvered dial displays hours and minutes with blued steel sword-shaped hands. The watch is water-resistant up to 30 metres.
Price: INR 39,05,000 (approx.)
Tudor Black Bay Chrono “Flamingo Blue” (Ref. m79360n-0024)
Blending quality and class, Tudor’s Black Bay Chrono line has always garnered appreciation. The collection made a buzz with one of its latest additions featuring a ‘Flamingo Blue’ dial—a nod to the turquoise hues reminiscent of flamingo habitats. The chronograph watch comes in a 41mm stainless steel case and is powered by the automatic manufacture Calibre MT5813 with a 70-hour power reserve. A five-link stainless steel bracelet with a T-Fit rapid adjustment clasp secures the timepiece. It is water-resistant up to 200 metres.
Price: INR 5,45,000
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M
Omega’s Seamaster line has always been a popular one. The collection recently got two new no-date Seamaster Diver 300M models featuring vibrant orange accents—a colour long associated with the brand’s dive watches for its high visibility underwater. Available on a brushed steel mesh bracelet (Ref. 210.30.42.20.01.018) or an orange rubber strap (Ref. 210.32.42.20.01.006), both versions come in 42mm stainless steel cases. The sandblasted black aluminium dial features orange highlights. The watches are powered by the Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8806, with 55 hours of power reserve, and magnetic resistance up to 15,000 gauss. As the name suggests, the watches are water-resistant up to 300 metres.
Price: INR 6,37,200 (rubber strap) to INR 6,72,600 (steel bracelet)
Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante Verzasca (Ref. PFC905-1020002-100182)
A purist’s favourite, Parmigiani Fleurier expanded its respected Tonda PF collection with the GMT Rattrapante in Verzasca Green, inspired by the clear waters of Switzerland’s Verzasca Valley. This elegant 40mm stainless steel watch features a 950 platinum bezel and a slim 10.7mm profile, housing a world-first split GMT complication. The second time zone remains hidden until activated by a pusher, with a second press instantly resetting it to local time. The Verzasca Green dial showcases the Grain d’Orge guilloché pattern, accented by 18K gold indices and delta-shaped hands. The watch is driven by the PF051 automatic calibre with a 22K rose gold micro-rotor, and offers a 48-hour power reserve. It is water-resistant to 60 metres and paired with an integrated stainless steel bracelet.
Price: INR 28,50,000 (approx.)
Zenith Defy Skyline Skeleton (Ref. 03.9500.3600/78.I001 / Ref. 03.9500.3600/79.I001)
If your brother likes sporty watches, Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph Skeleton is now available in two 42mm stainless steel references, featuring either a black-toned (Ref. 03.9500.3600/78.I001) or blue-toned (Ref. 03.9500.3600/79.I001) open-worked dial. Both showcase the collection’s signature 12-faceted bezel and a dial design with geometric cut-outs forming the vintage “double Z” Zenith logo. The watches are powered by the automatic El Primero 3600SK movement, a skeletonised evolution of the 5Hz Calibre El Primero 3600, offering a 1/10th of a second chronograph function and a 60-hour power reserve. A star-shaped black or blue oscillating weight completes the movement. Both models are offered on a stainless steel bracelet or a rubber strap matching the dial colour.
Price: INR 14,20,000 (approx.)
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique 42mm (Ref. 5007 1130 71S)
Another sports watch that blends elegance, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique 42mm is made in polished stainless steel. This dive watch pays tribute to the original 1953 Fifty Fathoms—the first contemporary dive watch made for military and underwater professionals. Retaining the elements of the original, it features a unidirectional bezel with a domed sapphire insert, a sunburst black dial with extra-large luminescent markers and hands, anti-magnetic protection, and 300-metre water resistance. Powered by the automatic Caliber 1315, the watch offers a 5-day power reserve. The movement, visible through the sapphire caseback, is finished with an 18K red gold NAC-treated rotor inspired by the 1953 design. The timepiece is available with an option of stainless steel bracelet or a Tropic rubber strap with either a pin buckle or deployant clasp.
Price: INR 1,676,000
The festival of Rakshabandhan is a celebration of love, tradition, and the enduring bond between siblings, but it is incomplete without gifts. Whether you’re buying for your brother or sister—or secretly hoping they’re buying for you—a thoughtfully chosen timepiece makes for an unforgettable Rakhi gift. To help you find the perfect one, we’ve curated a list of the finest luxury watches for every personality and style.
Starting with watches for sisters, well, because that’s the tradition!
Maurice Lacroix Fiaba Square (Ref. FA1205-PVP02-110-A)
Maurice Lacroix’s new Fiaba Square brings in classic feminine elegance with its 24 mm x 34 mm rectangular case. Crafted in stainless steel, with rose gold PVD accents and a slim 6.5 mm profile, its silver sun-brushed dial features a central guilloché pattern, blued leaf-shaped hands, and Roman numeral hour markers, all protected by a sapphire crystal.
The watch is powered by a Swiss quartz movement, ensuring reliable timekeeping. The polished steel and rose gold PVD bracelet, fitted with a butterfly clasp, makes the watch suitable for all occasions. Water resistance is rated at 50 metres.
Price: INR 1,20,000
Frederique Constant Classics Manchette
Here’s a watch for the bold girls out there, who also love vintage and glam-rock chic. After a two-decade absence, the Geneva-based brand reintroduced its iconic manchette-style cuff watch with a bold, glam-rock twist. Featuring a stainless steel bracelet embossed with a square Clou de Paris pattern, the design is mirrored on the matching square dial, creating a cohesive, textured look. The 25.7 mm x 6.45 mm case houses the quartz FC-200 movement, offering hours and minutes functions and a battery life of 60 months. The watch is finished in black onyx with stainless steel detailing, has a 30-metre water resistance rating, and is secured with a folding clasp on a 173 mm steel bracelet.
Price: INR 2,05,000
Oris Aquis Date 36.50 mm
Lab-grown diamonds are now a trend, and following this, Oris has introduced affordable diamond-set watches in its celebrated Aquis Date 36.50 mm collection. Notably, it is a dive watch collection, perfect for those who like both adventure and bling. Offered in two dial options—classic black lacquer studded with 33 brilliant-cut diamonds on the hour markers and a radiant crème mother-of-pearl dial complemented by 44 diamonds on the bezel.
The 36.50 mm stainless steel case remains highly functional with 300-metre water resistance, a unidirectional rotating bezel (in black ceramic or diamond-set), a domed sapphire crystal with internal anti-reflective coating. All models include Super-LumiNova® on the hands and indices. Powered by the automatic Oris calibre 733 (based on Sellita SW200-1), the watch offers a 41-hour power reserve, centre seconds with stop-seconds, a date function at 6 o’clock, and a fine timing device.
Each watch comes with either a stainless steel bracelet or a rubber strap in black or cream, both with Quick-change functionality and folding clasps.
Price: INR 2,26,560 to INR 2,45,440 for the black dial versions and INR 3,49,280 to INR 3,69,120 for the crème mother-of-pearl models
Bvlgari Bvlgari 50th Anniversary and Bvlgari Bvlgari Marble Dial
If you’re looking for something unique with a higher budget, the new 50th anniversary Bvlgari Bvlgari models are adorned with three beautiful marble dials. Choose from the 38 mm and 26 mm case sizes. The 50th Anniversary Edition (Ref. 104112) features a yellow gold case, the original "BVLGARI ROMA" engraving, and a green Verde Alpi marble dial, with the 26 mm variant including diamond markers. These anniversary models are limited to 150 pieces each. The Marble Dial model (Ref. 104113) is crafted in rose gold and uses Blu Incanto (38 mm) or Azzurro Infinito (26 mm) marble dials, paired with the classic "BVLGARI BVLGARI" bezel.
The 38 mm models run on the in-house automatic BVL 191 Solotempo movement with a 42-hour power reserve and sapphire caseback, while the 26 mm watches use quartz movements. Water resistance is rated at 50 m and 30 m, respectively, and the straps are colour-matched alligator leather.
Price: INR 11,10,000 to INR 14,71,000
Panthère de Cartier
Girls love Cartier, and girls love diamonds. The newest Panthère de Cartier small model blends fine watchmaking with high jewellery design, embodying Cartier’s iconic style since the 1980s. Both a timepiece and a statement piece of jewellery, the watch is crafted entirely in 18K rose gold. The elegant-sized 30.3 mm x 22 mm case is set with 36 brilliant-cut diamonds (0.25 ct), while the bracelet is semi-paved with 142 diamonds totalling 1.29 carats, and the rose gold octagonal crown is adorned with a single diamond (0.02 ct). Powered by a quartz movement, the silvered dial displays hours and minutes with blued steel sword-shaped hands. The watch is water-resistant up to 30 metres.
Price: INR 39,05,000 (approx.)
Tudor Black Bay Chrono “Flamingo Blue” (Ref. m79360n-0024)
Blending quality and class, Tudor’s Black Bay Chrono line has always garnered appreciation. The collection made a buzz with one of its latest additions featuring a ‘Flamingo Blue’ dial—a nod to the turquoise hues reminiscent of flamingo habitats. The chronograph watch comes in a 41mm stainless steel case and is powered by the automatic manufacture Calibre MT5813 with a 70-hour power reserve. A five-link stainless steel bracelet with a T-Fit rapid adjustment clasp secures the timepiece. It is water-resistant up to 200 metres.
Price: INR 5,45,000
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M
Omega’s Seamaster line has always been a popular one. The collection recently got two new no-date Seamaster Diver 300M models featuring vibrant orange accents—a colour long associated with the brand’s dive watches for its high visibility underwater. Available on a brushed steel mesh bracelet (Ref. 210.30.42.20.01.018) or an orange rubber strap (Ref. 210.32.42.20.01.006), both versions come in 42mm stainless steel cases. The sandblasted black aluminium dial features orange highlights. The watches are powered by the Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8806, with 55 hours of power reserve, and magnetic resistance up to 15,000 gauss. As the name suggests, the watches are water-resistant up to 300 metres.
Price: INR 6,37,200 (rubber strap) to INR 6,72,600 (steel bracelet)
Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante Verzasca (Ref. PFC905-1020002-100182)
A purist’s favourite, Parmigiani Fleurier expanded its respected Tonda PF collection with the GMT Rattrapante in Verzasca Green, inspired by the clear waters of Switzerland’s Verzasca Valley. This elegant 40mm stainless steel watch features a 950 platinum bezel and a slim 10.7mm profile, housing a world-first split GMT complication. The second time zone remains hidden until activated by a pusher, with a second press instantly resetting it to local time. The Verzasca Green dial showcases the Grain d’Orge guilloché pattern, accented by 18K gold indices and delta-shaped hands. The watch is driven by the PF051 automatic calibre with a 22K rose gold micro-rotor, and offers a 48-hour power reserve. It is water-resistant to 60 metres and paired with an integrated stainless steel bracelet.
Price: INR 28,50,000 (approx.)
Zenith Defy Skyline Skeleton (Ref. 03.9500.3600/78.I001 / Ref. 03.9500.3600/79.I001)
If your brother likes sporty watches, Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph Skeleton is now available in two 42mm stainless steel references, featuring either a black-toned (Ref. 03.9500.3600/78.I001) or blue-toned (Ref. 03.9500.3600/79.I001) open-worked dial. Both showcase the collection’s signature 12-faceted bezel and a dial design with geometric cut-outs forming the vintage “double Z” Zenith logo. The watches are powered by the automatic El Primero 3600SK movement, a skeletonised evolution of the 5Hz Calibre El Primero 3600, offering a 1/10th of a second chronograph function and a 60-hour power reserve. A star-shaped black or blue oscillating weight completes the movement. Both models are offered on a stainless steel bracelet or a rubber strap matching the dial colour.
Price: INR 14,20,000 (approx.)
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique 42mm (Ref. 5007 1130 71S)
Another sports watch that blends elegance, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique 42mm is made in polished stainless steel. This dive watch pays tribute to the original 1953 Fifty Fathoms—the first contemporary dive watch made for military and underwater professionals. Retaining the elements of the original, it features a unidirectional bezel with a domed sapphire insert, a sunburst black dial with extra-large luminescent markers and hands, anti-magnetic protection, and 300-metre water resistance. Powered by the automatic Caliber 1315, the watch offers a 5-day power reserve. The movement, visible through the sapphire caseback, is finished with an 18K red gold NAC-treated rotor inspired by the 1953 design. The timepiece is available with an option of stainless steel bracelet or a Tropic rubber strap with either a pin buckle or deployant clasp.
Price: INR 1,676,000
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