Popular watch brands in India

Before mobile phones revolutionized and changed the way we interacted, most people used to wear watches. I'm not saying that people don't wear watches anymore, but many just use their mobile phones to keep track of time. If you ask me, I would say that a watch is more than just a timekeeping device and a fashion accessory. In this day and age of smartwatches, there are still some watch aficionados who stick to the old tradition of wearing a watch. Let's check out some of the popular watch brands in India.

Fossil The American Fossil group was founded in 1984. They are one of the largest manufacturers of watches in the world. The Fossil brand is also associated with handbags, sunglasses, leather accessories. The group manufactures licensed watches & accessories for many popular premium brands like Armani, Michael Kors, Diesel & much more. Lately, Fossil has come up with new smartwatches to cater to the new age consumers who are all about technology. In India, fossil watches & accessories can be found at all major online retailers like Flipkart & Amazon. You can even find them at your nearby shops like Helios & world of titan outlets.

Tommy Hilfiger The Tommy Hilfiger lifestyle brand is one of the most popular brands for apparels and accessories in the world. Their T-shirts, wallets, belts are watches with the signature red, white & blue logo is iconic even in the minds of Indian shoppers. It is rightly considered a premium brand for the urban Indian. In 2001 the Hilfiger brand licensed Swiss watchmakers, the Movado group to design manufacture & distribute Tommy Hilfiger watches. Tommy watches start from an upward of Rs. 5000 and they define the classic American style.

Casio Casio Computer Co. Ltd. is a Japanese consumer electronics company which was founded in 1946. Casio's watches are extremely popular among young & old, students & professionals. A good example of Casio's well-liked watches would be the Casio Edifice & the G-Shock. The edifice range goes from premium to luxury, starting from basic chronographs to light powered watches. They look amazing for both work and outdoor hangouts. The G-Shock was introduced in 1983, with an aim to make a watch which could stand the test of time. The watch is even USED by astronauts as resisting gravitational shock is what the G-shock is all about. It is one of the most Popular watches that you would find someone wearing in India.

Fastrack Fastrack was launched as a sub-brand under the Titan umbrella in 2005. It is now an independent Indian brand aiming at fashion needs of the youth in the country. Fastrack is the most popular brand among school & college goers across different states. Their line of watches, sunglasses, bags & even helmets is the go-to choice for the young and restless. They have their exclusive chain of stores in the country and are sold in various watch stores. The Fastrack brand has tied up with all popular online retailers and is widely available across the country. It is also one of the most common brands in India today.

Titan Titan Industries Ltd. was founded in 1984 as Titan Watches Ltd. It is a joint venture between the Tata Group & (TIDCO) Tamil Nadu Industrial development corporation. Titan commands many popular watch brands which are now household names. They own Sonata, Fastrack, Xylys, Raga & many others. The company offers super affordable to luxury watches under its different brands. Titan is one of the top 100 trusted brands in India.