Every year as Raksha Bandhan approaches, finding a gift that feels both personal and enduring becomes a thoughtful pursuit – a gift that transcends the occasion and becomes part of everyday life. Worn on the wrist, just like a rakhi, a watch intently embodies that sentiment. Every glance at the dial will bring back the memory of your sibling who chose it. Unlike any other accessory, a thoughtfully selected watch from a reputable brand brings the assurance of a warranty and after-sales service.

For sisters, the world of horology offers an array of refined, feminine creations, from delicate dress watches to contemporary interpretations of classic designs. Brothers, meanwhile, can explore everything from vintage-inspired references to understated everyday classics. And for a gift that transcends traditional categories, unisex timepieces offer a sophisticated choice, allowing both siblings to embrace the same design language in their own way.

Here is our pick of a few watch brands that offer an enticing range of luxury watches for both men and women – making for an everlasting gift this Raksha Bandhan.

Frederique Constant Classics Manchette (FC-200MA1MC6B) & Classics Carree Heart Beat Automatic (FC-311N4C6)

The Frederique Constant Classics Manchette with a cuff-style design and a delicate Clou-de-Paris motif could make any woman fall in love. The model features a slim 25.7 mm stainless steel case, a green Malachite dial, and 30-metre water resistance. The watch is powered by an FC-200 Quartz movement and has a 60-month battery life.

‍

‍

The brand offers a classic timepiece for men with see-through movement detailing. The Classics Carree Heart Beat Automatic comes in a 42.3 mm case complemented by a blue-coloured dial. Powering the watch is the automatic FC-311 movement, where the open balance wheel is the show-stopper that gives a fine look with the movement's visibility. The watch sits well on the wrist with a blue leather strap secured with a steel pin buckle.

‍

‍

Price: INR 2,17,900 (Classics Manchette) and INR 1,94,900 (Classics Carree Heart Beat Automatic)

‍

Also Read: Every Day is Mother’s Day!

‍

Longines Master Collection (L2.449.5.89.2 & L2.950.4.73.6)

For both men and women, the Longines Master collection offers a compelling range of elegant dress watches. For women, check out the Ref. L2.449.5.89.2, which comes in a compact yet versatile 30 mm stainless steel case accompanied by a 5N rose gold cap 200 and 5N 18K rose-gold crown. Its mother-of-pearl dial exudes elegance with 11 Top Wesselton VS-SI diamond indices. It is powered by the automatic L592.5 movement and is paired with a Bordeaux alligator leather strap secured with a triple safety folding clasp with a fine adjustment system.

‍

‍

For men, Ref. L2.950.4.73.6 stands out. The model comes in a 41 mm stainless steel case with a silver Barleycorn dial. It offers a water resistance of 30 metres and is protected by an anti-reflective, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal on both sides. Powering the watch is the L888.5 self-winding mechanical movement with a power reserve of approximately 72 hours. The model is paired with a stainless steel bracelet and is secured with a triple safety folding clasp with fine adjustment.

‍

‍

Price: INR 3,46,000 (Ref. L2.449.5.89.2) and INR 2,73,000 (L2.950.4.73.6)

Rado Centrix Moonphase (R30232922) & Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Chronograph (R32195202)

One of the most popular Swiss watch brands in India, Rado offers a generous catalogue of timepieces for men and women. Our pick for a Rakshabandhan gift for sisters from Rado is the Centrix Moonphase (R30232922), which features a white mother-of-pearl dial that perfectly complements the rose gold detailing in the model, while diamond indexes and a moon phase give the model a soft yet polished look. The watch is offered in a 35 mm case crafted from steel and rose gold PVD and is protected with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The watch is driven by a Quartz movement and is water-resistant up to 50 metres. Completing it is a beautiful white and rose gold bracelet made from a combination of ceramic, steel, and rose gold PVD.

‍

‍

Rado’s Captain Cook collection has always enticed men. The Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Chronograph (R32195202) features a 43 mm plasma-coloured high-tech ceramic case with a captivating blue dial and rose gold PVD-coated accents. Inside is the R801 automatic movement, which offers approximately 59 hours of power reserve and has chronograph and date functions. The watch is secured with a Plasma ceramic bracelet secured with a triple-folding clasp.

‍

‍

Price: INR 2,78,400 (Centrix Moonphase) and INR 7,00,000 (Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Chronograph)

‍

Also Read: Why should you gift a watch on Father’s Day?

‍

Tissot SRV 30 MM (T160.110.21.113.00) & Seastar 2000 44 mm (T120.907.17.281.00)

Rectangular Art Deco cases are making a comeback, and Tissot’s SRV collection has fairly been successful in capturing women's hearts with its minimal and elegant design language that blends modern and vintage. The SRV 30 mm (T160.110.21.113.00) stainless steel watch is offered in a 21.8 mm x 30 mm case made from PVD-coated 316L stainless steel topped by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. It features a mother-of-pearl dial with Roman indexes and offers water resistance up to 50 metres. Inside, a Swiss Quartz movement runs it and is paired with a grey stainless steel interchangeable bracelet secured by a butterfly clasp.

‍

‍

Sport-watch lovers should give no second thought to the Tissot Seastar 2000. This men’s diver’s watch (Ref. T120.907.17.281.00) comes in a robust 44 mm case made from 316L stainless steel with a ceramic bezel ring, and offers water resistance up to 600 metres. A Swiss automatic movement powers the watch with an autonomy of 80 hours. Featuring a sporty orange dial, it is paired with a black Nitrile rubber strap and supports a quick-interchangeable bracelet.

‍

‍Price: INR 49,500 (SRV 30 mm) & INR 1,08,500 (Seastar 2000)

‍

Zenith Defy Skyline 36 (03.9400.670/01.I001)

‍

‍

Let the gift not be limited to one sibling and rather be shared. Zenith Defy Skyline 36 is a unisex watch that serves this very well. The compact 36 mm octagonal steel case features a sunray silver-toned dial with Zenith’s starry pattern that gives this model a contemporary look while being practical enough to be worn every day. The dial has faceted hands and luminous hour markers. Powering the watch is the automatic Elite 670 movement that offers a power reserve of approximately 50 hours. The timepiece is paired with a stainless steel steel bracelet secured with a folding clasp. There’s also a diamond set version if your sister wants to go blingy.

Price: INR 15,00,000

‍

Images: Brands