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At the heart of the Pink City, Titan presented the new Nebula Jalsa, a timepiece that honours and celebrates the rich heritage of Jaipur. The watch, a limited edition of 10, illustrates the Hawa Mahal—a significant monument and landmark of the city—alongside Maharaja Pratap Singh, who built it in 1799. Each piece is hand-painted by Padma Shri Syed Shakir Ali, renowned for his Mughal and Persian miniature paintings. Another significant feature of the Nebula Jalsa is Titan’s in-house flying tourbillon, positioned at 6 o’clock. This timepiece marks Titan’s official entry into the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) 2025.
The watch is crafted from solid 18K rose gold, and the dial is made from a piece of marble. The painting on the dial bears nearly unnoticeable variations, which have been minimised through the artist’s mastery, so that every dial appears identical. The artist has used natural stone pigments for the colours, such as lac, neel, turmeric, and gold, among others. The case is further complemented with a red agate cabochon for added warmth. The hour and minute hands are made from sapphire crystal for its transparency. A unique detail—a sapphire crystal magnifier as the counterpoise on the minute hand—offers an enlarged view of the painting. The watch measures 43.5 mm in diameter and weighs 68 grams.
The watch is powered by an in-house flying tourbillon movement designed by Titan, composed of 144 components and 14 jewels. The bridges of the movement are inlaid with red agate, further echoing the design motifs of the dial. The movement, visible through a transparent sapphire crystal caseback, is decorated with finishes such as Côtes de Genève and perlage. The watch is completed with a leather strap.
Titan Company’s Managing Director, C K Venkataraman, said, “With JALSA, we are not just launching a watch—we are presenting a cultural artefact. It is a rare fusion of India’s artistic magnificence and watchmaking mastery, brought to life by our teams with unrelenting passion. As we present JALSA to the world at GPHG, we do so with pride—for India, for Titan, and for everything we carry within us.”
The unveiling was joined by former Miss Universe and Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen, who said, “I’m deeply honoured to be part of this milestone for Nebula. Jalsa is a celebration of India’s artistic heritage, expressed through world-class watchmaking. Titan has long represented Indian innovation and design, and this watch carries that legacy to the global stage.”
What we think -
Titan is making big moves to position itself as India’s sole luxury watchmaker. While the luxury tag is still elusive and quite a ways away for the behemoth, they are certainly trying to speak the language that foreign media will understand. A bold watch for their second Tourbillon with a wonderful embodiment of India’s essence, there is still a long way to go for Titan. The Indian watch community is definitely sitting up and taking notice.
At the heart of the Pink City, Titan presented the new Nebula Jalsa, a timepiece that honours and celebrates the rich heritage of Jaipur. The watch, a limited edition of 10, illustrates the Hawa Mahal—a significant monument and landmark of the city—alongside Maharaja Pratap Singh, who built it in 1799. Each piece is hand-painted by Padma Shri Syed Shakir Ali, renowned for his Mughal and Persian miniature paintings. Another significant feature of the Nebula Jalsa is Titan’s in-house flying tourbillon, positioned at 6 o’clock. This timepiece marks Titan’s official entry into the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) 2025.
The watch is crafted from solid 18K rose gold, and the dial is made from a piece of marble. The painting on the dial bears nearly unnoticeable variations, which have been minimised through the artist’s mastery, so that every dial appears identical. The artist has used natural stone pigments for the colours, such as lac, neel, turmeric, and gold, among others. The case is further complemented with a red agate cabochon for added warmth. The hour and minute hands are made from sapphire crystal for its transparency. A unique detail—a sapphire crystal magnifier as the counterpoise on the minute hand—offers an enlarged view of the painting. The watch measures 43.5 mm in diameter and weighs 68 grams.
The watch is powered by an in-house flying tourbillon movement designed by Titan, composed of 144 components and 14 jewels. The bridges of the movement are inlaid with red agate, further echoing the design motifs of the dial. The movement, visible through a transparent sapphire crystal caseback, is decorated with finishes such as Côtes de Genève and perlage. The watch is completed with a leather strap.
Titan Company’s Managing Director, C K Venkataraman, said, “With JALSA, we are not just launching a watch—we are presenting a cultural artefact. It is a rare fusion of India’s artistic magnificence and watchmaking mastery, brought to life by our teams with unrelenting passion. As we present JALSA to the world at GPHG, we do so with pride—for India, for Titan, and for everything we carry within us.”
The unveiling was joined by former Miss Universe and Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen, who said, “I’m deeply honoured to be part of this milestone for Nebula. Jalsa is a celebration of India’s artistic heritage, expressed through world-class watchmaking. Titan has long represented Indian innovation and design, and this watch carries that legacy to the global stage.”
What we think -
Titan is making big moves to position itself as India’s sole luxury watchmaker. While the luxury tag is still elusive and quite a ways away for the behemoth, they are certainly trying to speak the language that foreign media will understand. A bold watch for their second Tourbillon with a wonderful embodiment of India’s essence, there is still a long way to go for Titan. The Indian watch community is definitely sitting up and taking notice.
