India’s Independence Day month brought some good news for watch, jewelry and accessories lovers when the Government’s Cabinet of Secretaries has recommended opening up foreign direct investment (FDI) in the multi-brand retail sector to up to 51%. The move allows many of the global retailers like Wal-Mart and Carrefour to enter India through strategic partnerships. India now allowed 51% FDI in single-brand retail and 100% in wholesale cash-and-carry operations.
And the energy and enthusiasm in the brand space is quite infectious. Harry Winston pays a rich ode to Royalty with scintillating classic pieces that will take your breath away apart from giving access to memorable pieces that can adorn your collections forever.On the fashion front, Fendi unveiled the Crazy Carats collections, an elegant yet whimsical timepiece, a new revolutionary ladies timepiece, a rolling mechanism technology that changes the gemstones with a turn of the crown.On the technological front, Titan introduced the new technological marvel–HTSE and Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan’s TVCs are already holding watch lovers in mystical raptures.
International brands are ensnaring Indian consumers with their magic. Citizen Watches showcases a heart rendering fusion of technology & beauty, which are a hallmark of their allure and sophistication. Casio unveils the new tough G-Shock watches of which you can never have enough and which are eternal. Maurice Lacroix showcases the Bering Strait Expedition. Tommy Hilfiger unveiled a new collection that is in sync with style and sophistication. Frédérique Constant presents the Runabout Moonphase with its intricate craftsmanship.Dewitt woos with the Academia Quantieme Perpetuel Sport for the sports lovers.
This August, brace yourself for know what the bold and the beautiful wear! This time around Brand Wagons features Bollywood actresses strutting their five timepieces and talking about the ones that make their heart stir and minds flutter. For the adventure minded, there is the Racing Collection with brands like Frederique Constant, Saint Honore, Tissot, Armin Strom & Breitling which will get you into the spirit and mood of trying something new. The Classic Collection - IWC, Panerai, Audemars Piguet,Rolex,Cartier& Jaquet Droz will take you into a world of yester-yore where everything has classical cues and hues!
For the aesthetes and aficionados, this issue features an informative feature on A. Lange & Söhne Akademie, which epitomizes the art and science of fine watchmaking. This feature provides interesting and intensive insights into supreme efforts and hardwork that go into creating a handcrafted masterpiece. And yes as a helping tool, the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie assists you in identifying Real/ Fake and yes, You have the choice!
Happy Reading.
Sunil Karer
Editor