To commemorate a milestone event, where Kapoor Watch Company celebrates fifty five (55) years of being an institution in India, as well as to salute India celebrating a landmark seventy five (75) years of Independence, Kapoor Watch Company has tied up with its long-time partner, Franck Muller to exclusively retail a one hundred and fifty (150) piece, first India limited edition watch collection. These watches were unveiled on the 30th of September, 2022.
The highlight of the evening was Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh, the Indian brand ambassador of Franck Muller watches. The longtime connoisseur of the brand unveiled the first India limited edition Franck Muller variants from the hallmark Vanguard collection. With a green leather strap, these detailed timepieces come in two options, with a 100 pieces of the steel and gold edition, and 50 pieces of the rose gold edition. Each of the uniquely numbered 150 pieces have the map of India etched onto the back of the watch case. Erol Baliyan, the Managing Director of Franck Muller Middle East, Africa and India, shared a few words on the association. “India is an inspirational country that has 29 states and a very rich and diverse culture. With over 22 spoken-languages, it is a place where people live and celebrate each other’s festivals and diversity every day. We couldn’t have chosen a better year than this beautiful country’s 75th year of independence to announce India’s first Franck Muller limited-edition timepieces. Etched with India’s map on the back of each case, these watches connect with the heart and soul of everyone who lives here.” These finely crafted luxury timepieces are priced at INR 11,70,000 and INR 18,72,000 respectively.
The entire evening was an ode to ‘haute horology’, where everything from the red carpet with the ‘crazy hours’, reflecting another popular collection from Franck Muller, to the uniforms of the bar staff, were keeping in sync with the event collective of Kapoor Watch Company, that was held at the DLF Emporio mall, New Delhi. Renowned TV anchor and fashionista, Ambika Anand interacted with the second generation of Kapoor Watch Company, Mr. Amarjeet Singh Kapoor, Chairman, and Sandeep Singh, Managing Director, along with Erol Baliyan, and Ranveer Singh, and included the audience which comprised of menswear fashion specialist Osman Abdul Razak, criminal lawyer Neoma Gupta, and also had the glitterati of Delhi in attendance; Shivan and Narresh as well as Kabia Grewal, who added to the glam of the evening.
Speaking on the occasion, Pratiek Kapoor, spokesperson and one half of the third generation family legacy that is Kapoor Watch Company, who heads the Marketing and Operations, was very pleased with the event turnout. “We are happy with the response we’ve received for the watches in just a brief amount of time, and anticipate that this limited-edition collection will be sold out in two weeks. We look forward to many such collaborations in the future.” Echoing his sentiments, Raunaq Kapoor, who looks after Sales and New Business Development, and comprises the other half of the third-gen legacy, said, “we are touched to be able to celebrate this momentous year with a brand and patrons with whom we’ve had such long-standing associations. The success of this launch shows us that this is only a small part of the long roadmap ahead of us.”
With the launch event flowing smoothly like clockwork, the soiree was a sterling success. The collection is exclusively retailed at the Kapoor Watch Company stores.
About Kapoor Watch Company
Kapoor Watch Company is a third generation family run company which started as a service center established by MR. D.S. Kapoor more than five decades ago in 1967. Today, their legacy entails a strong retail presence and one of the most extensive client networks in India. With his sons and grandsons carrying on the family legacy, Kapoor Watch Company has successfully established themselves as the leaders and stalwarts in the business of watches, with successes such as being the only retailer for Audemars Piguet in India, as well as the largest retailer for Rolex in the country. They currently have thirteen (13) showrooms and eighteen (18) luxury brands in their portfolio, and run a state-of-the-art service center which services not just those, but the entire gamut of luxury timepieces.
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About Franck Muller, the Company
Franck Muller the company, was founded in Geneva by Franck Muller and Vartan Sirmakes with the aim of creating exclusive timepieces characterized by complicated movements and original designs, and rapidly rose and became one of the best Swiss horlogerie brands with their creations combining both boldness and creativity.
About Franck Muller’s First India Limited-edition Collection
The detailed limited-edition timepieces are of two variants, from Franck Muller’s hallmark Vanguard collection. Each of the 150 beautiful pieces are designed with a green leather strap and dial, keeping the vibrant and experimental Indian sensibility in mind. The watches carry an exclusive serial number to choose from, and the map of India etched onto the back of the case.
Sailing in a new direction with its riveting shape, the Vanguard collection calls in for clean and futuristic aesthetics. What really stands out though, are the distinct numerals that instantly call attention to themselves – carefully hand polished and brushed, the numbers are bold and audacious. The rubber on the inside of the artistically integrated strap, effortlessly takes the form of a bold wrist, while the leather on the top instills grace.
