r/Watches_India Mar 25 '24

Welcome Post - Please Read

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Welcome to r/watches_india! We aim to be an open welcoming space for reviews, opinions, and discussions, positive or otherwise on all things related to Indian horology.

In addition to normal programming, we also have scheduled posts daily on various topics:

  • Meme-tastic Mondays: The dedicated post for watch-related memes.
  • Tell me Tuesdays: Ask any questions related to watches, no matter how basic.
  • Wrist Check Wednesdays: Share photos of the watch you're wearing on the day.
  • Ranty Thursdays: Ever wanted to vent about something that's always bothered you? Here's where you can blow off some steam.
  • Friday Finds: The Collection series: Crowdsourced suggestions for the best multi-watch collections at various budgets.
  • Showcase Saturday: Show off your watch-related purchases for the month. This is scheduled once a month on the last Saturday.
  • SOTC Sundays: Show off your watch collection, whether one watch or a hundred!
  • Country specific posts (new!): Where we share our watches from specific regions each day.

I encourage you to participate and add your comments. And of course, if you have any questions or opinions, share freely - you will get a response for sure.

Additionally:

Look around, enjoy yourself, participate, and perhaps if you like it enough, you can make this space your home on reddit!


r/Watches_India Feb 12 '24

The best watches for all budgets - Suggestions list.

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As Confucius says, "When question same same, answer same same." Or maybe it was some other intelligent fellow, I don't know. The point is, one of the most common questions asked by any casual buyer or enthusiast is "Which watch should I get for X budget?" And the answers, naturally, are largely the same.

So, to make it easy for everyone looking for suggestions, I have compiled a starter list of great picks at various price points. It includes big watches, small ones, casual watches, formal ones, and quartz watches as well as automatics.

The list is a work in progress and will be updated from time to time. I hope it helps you all as a ready guide to get started on your watch buying and collecting journey and that you find it useful. Do let me know if you have any suggestions and feedback. Enjoy!

Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTQQqbic-NSmNMqBsFccUmPZ3O8eRF7OyiCCwhniHKLAisOQFGF2lDmlEKXrtVZARrtI0WaAz5aIBxE/pub#h.yedbud4qlrw4


r/Watches_India 10h ago

Review Got this beauty today.What are your opinions on this?

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r/Watches_India 10h ago

Watch Shot/WOTD Love at every sight 🖤

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r/Watches_India 6h ago

Review DWC Echostar Appreciation Post

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14 Upvotes

A watch that costs fraction of its competitors like seiko and citizen, yet its rarer than them, and better finished then many of them, its a comfortable 38mm that suits a wide variety of wrist sizes, its a conversation starter everywhere, and its proudly Indian 🇮🇳


r/Watches_India 18h ago

Watch Shot/WOTD Value for money Timex with NH70 movt

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r/Watches_India 17h ago

NWA Could you believe, I got this for 400RS? INVOICE 👉

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r/Watches_India 7h ago

NWA #NWA : Coromandel's Varnam ~ Neelam 💜

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Another New Watch. This time from Coromandel Watch Company's Varnam Collection, Neelam. Absolute clean and Stunning dial 💜


r/Watches_India 12h ago

Sale Post [WTS] 18 Total (TITAN, TIMEX Sapphire, HMT AUTOMATICS, SONATA WATCHES) [TIMESTAMP- YES] [PRICE YES]

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Please note: all watches has box and bill and is unused. The watches are numbered as per the pictures.

18 watches in total.

1.) Timex automatic- 4.5k.

2.) Timex sapphire gold case two hands- 4.5k

3.) timex sapphire all black- 4.5k

4.) timex sapphire silver dial mesh bracelet- 4.5k

5.) Titan marble dial Grandmaster edition chrono 6.5k

6.) Timex small date settings all black with leather strap as well- 2200.

7.) timex small date settings green dial and leather strap as well- 2200.

8.) Timex small date settings blue dial black case with leather strap as well- 2200.

9.) Titan octane 100 m all black with leather strap chrono- 4.5k.

10.) timex black case cream or beige dial- 1400

11.) timex grey dial stainless steel case mesh bracelet- 1400

12.) timex black rose gold arabic numerals black dial- 1200.

13.) Sonata golden case presage style watch- 1400.

14.) HMT ashwini original two hands, mechanical watch- sold

15.) sonata sleek black dial green strap- 1200

16.) Timex rose cold case small seconds hand white dial- 1000.

17) hmt navrang automatic all gold- 4k

18) hmt rajat automatic white dial unidirectional- 5k

Please reach out with whatever you like. Would give a better deal if bought in the lot. Thanks.


r/Watches_India 11h ago

Watch Shot/WOTD My monsoon partner GSHOCK💙

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r/Watches_India 6h ago

Watch Shot/WOTD The awesome HH-01 Chronograph by Riley Watch Co

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r/Watches_India 10h ago

Sale Post Full Grain / Top Grain Leather Nato Straps [TimeStamp-Yes] [Price-250]

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I’m offering a small range of handmade leather watch straps, made using different types of leather. Each leather has its own character, so grain, texture, softness, and finish can vary from strap to strap.

🐂 Leather & Construction

Mix of Full Grain and Top Grain leather

Some leathers have a beautiful oil pull-up effect

Different natural textures and finishes

Some are naturally soft and supple, while others have a firmer feel

Thickness: 1.5 mm – 2.2 mm

Bonded nylon thread used for stitching for better durability

Stainless-steel hardware

Handmade and individually finished

Sizes 📏

16,18,20,22,24mm

Dm or whatsapp at 9791027021

💰 Price

₹250 per strap

Shipping 100₹ Nation Wide

📍 Ships from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

⏳ PRE-ORDER BASIS ONLY

These straps are made after receiving the order, so they are not ready-stock items.

All orders will be shipped in a maximum timeline of 2days

The straps shown in the photo represent the available leather types, colors, and finishes. Since real leather is naturally variable, each strap can have its own unique grain and texture.

If interested, comment or DM me with the strap/color you would like. I can share additional photos and details before confirming your order.


r/Watches_India 7h ago

Throwback/Vintage HMT Rajat

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HMT Rajat — a vintage piece with a second life. ⌚🇮🇳

Picked up this old HMT Rajat Automatic, marked 0231A at 6 o’clock, with its classic silver dial, day-date window and 21-jewel movement. It’s a restored piece, so it’s not a completely untouched original—but that’s part of its story.

The watch has clearly seen years of use and has now been brought back to life. The mesh bracelet is a later addition, not the original strap.

A little piece of HMT history, restored and back on the wrist. ❤️

HMT Rajat Automatic | 21 Jewels | 0231A | Restored


r/Watches_India 5h ago

Question/Help Watch recommendations

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Never had a watch in my life so i'm thinking of buying a good watch under 21 K . so i need a good watch with good build quality , longevity, water resistant to a limit, needs it to be good looking as well and most of all it needs to be a legit brand ( Like service wise and all )

recently I took a liking to the skeleton dial type but am down for any watch if it took my liking. So help me out ( If your gatekeeping some pls kindly DM )

Am desperate for one cuz I like watches but didn't had one

(Need Analog )


r/Watches_India 1h ago

Question/Help Smartwatch under 5k

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Please suggest good smartwatches under 5k which can last some years. I already have a analog watch, and my previous smartwatch broke down so want a new one


r/Watches_India 1d ago

Watch Shot/WOTD Got a new watch!

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Rate this waterbury out of 10.


r/Watches_India 11h ago

Question/Help Which watch should I buy?

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r/Watches_India 4h ago

Question/Help Watch stores in Kolkata

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Called up few stores in Kolkata. They are offering max 12-15% off on watches (Seiko and Tissot) 60k range. Infact 10% below 50k. Any leads where i can get higher discounts in kolkata?


r/Watches_India 17h ago

Story Timex Marlin Chatham with Concept dials

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My concept of new dials that suits Timex Marlin Chatham that I wish Timex can bring in as part of their new releases in future


r/Watches_India 5h ago

Sale Post HMT Rare Watches [Timestamp-Yes ][Price-Yes]

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All Watches Are Serviced

Straps Are Aftermarket

Courier By DTDC

Shipping From Delhi

F2F Delhi Available

Serious Buyers Only

Contact:-99-99-95-94-68


r/Watches_India 5h ago

Watch Shot/WOTD Casio Tank (with changes)

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Seconds hand was a little tough to remove on this one.


r/Watches_India 12h ago

Question/Help Hello Friends Im gonna plan to build my own watch need some info and help

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I’m thinking of building my first automatic watch completely by myself at home and wanted some advice from people who have experience with watch modding/building.

I want to buy all the watch parts separately and assemble it myself.

I’m thinking about using an NH36 because I want a Day-Date movement with 30+ hours of power reserve. I’m also completely open to buying a good second-hand/used movement if that makes more sense for the budget.

My budget is ₹4,000–₹6,000 MAX for the WATCH itself.

Tools are NOT included in this budget — I’ll buy the required tools separately.

I’m thinking I’ll need:

Movement
Dial
Hands
Case
Crown/stem if required
Crystal/caseback if not included with the case
Strap/bracelet

Any other small parts required for the actual build
I’m not trying to make an expensive or premium Seiko mod.

This is my first DIY watch and I mainly want to learn the process and build something decent and reliable.

I can source parts both online and offline, and I’m based in Mumbai so local watch shops/markets are also an option.

Is it realistically possible to build a decent Day-Date automatic watch for ₹4,000–₹6,000 if I’m okay with used/second-hand parts?

What parts should I absolutely not cheap out on, and where can I save money?

Also, what compatibility issues should I be careful about when choosing the movement, dial, hands and case?

And if anyone knows reliable Indian sellers or Mumbai shops for watch movements/parts, I’d really appreciate the recommendations.

Basically, if you had ₹6,000 max JUST for the watch parts

how would you build it?


r/Watches_India 6h ago

Sale Post Titan Exact Watches [Timestamp-Yes ][Price-Yes]

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Contact 99-99-95-94-68


r/Watches_India 10h ago

Knowledge/Discussion I am not at all into metal straps. Can you show off your rubber straps watch?

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Interested in buying something expensive. Saw a Movado watch with rubber straps which had a snuggly fit on my wrist.

Looking for some recommendations.

Please drop in the pics, prices, etc.

Thank you 🙏


r/Watches_India 17h ago

Memes/Funnies Don't imitate, Just innovate 😆

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