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Mint
07-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Premium watches have started to play a larger role in our overall business: Titan MD CK Venkataraman
Last year, on the occasion of its 40th anniversary, Titan released its Flying Tourbillon watch, developed entirely in-house. The tourbillon is considered one of the most prestigious complications in watchmaking. It was invented over 200 years ago by the legendary Abraham-Louis Breguet to counteract the effects of gravity on timekeeping accuracy. Watchmakers around the world create tourbillons as statement pieces, a showcase of their technical prowess. This year, the complication features in Titan's recently released Jalsa, its second flying tourbillon in the Nebula line. Jalsa will serve as Titan's official entry into the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), the world's most prestigious watchmaking awards. This comes at a time when Titan's watches and wearables division has grown nearly 20 per cent in FY25, crossing ₹ 4,500 crore in revenue, a reflection of its strategic push into premium timepieces alongside its core businesses. The Jalsa combines a flying tourbillon movement, comprising 144 components and set with 14 jewels, with a marble dial that pays tribute to Jaipur's rich artistic heritage. (Unlike a regular tourbillon, a flying tourbillon is mounted only from below, giving it the appearance of floating within the watch.) The dial's artwork, painted by Padma Shri Syed Shakir Ali, one of India's most renowned masters of traditional Mughal miniature art, depicts the Hawa Mahal and a royal procession. Executed entirely by hand using natural pigments and a single-strand squirrel hair brush, the miniature painting is set within a 44 mm, 18k rose gold case inlaid with red agate. Titan MD CK Venkataraman The minute hand doubles as a magnifying lens, sweeping across the dial to momentarily enlarge sections of the intricate artwork beneath. The watch, limited to just ten pieces, is priced at ₹ 40.5 lakh. In this interview, C K Venkataraman, managing director of the Titan Company, talks about the development of the Jalsa, the growing luxury and premium watch segment in India, and Titan's ambitions on the global horological stage. The whole 'tourbillon movement' thinking is, of course, years old. Our team developed a very powerful concept and then actually engineered it and built it in a very short time. The tourbillon watch was launched about eight months ago in its first version. Now, this one is a very special watch. And there are three basic parts to it. One is the special materials. The second is the complication: the flying tourbillon. And the third is the dial. These three coming together is what makes this particular watch very special and worthy of entry into the GPHG. Recognition, of course. This is the pinnacle of horology. But more than that, everything we've done to complete this project has helped us raise our overall standards in thinking, capability and global partnerships. That capability-building will impact the watch business across all segments. This was about creating the best, but also about making us much better and stronger across the board. The flying tourbillon movement is very much a Titan creation. That said, like with most high-end watch complications, there are certain highly specialised components that are sourced from expert partners, particularly in Switzerland. These are parts that even top global brands don't always manufacture in-house, simply because it's not efficient or practical to do so. So while we collaborated with a few global suppliers for select components and for finishing the movement body, the intellectual ownership and engineering integrity of the movement are entirely Titan's. The luxury watch market in India is strong and growing. Even with the first tourbillon, which was around ₹ 26 lakh, there was a strong response from aficionados, believers in India's ability to play in the top leagues globally and those with a deep affinity for Titan. It's a mix of these, and maybe a few more traits, but it's a large and growing segment. Very much so. If we set aside Nebula, our gold jewellery watch brand for a moment, Titan's premium watch play largely sits in the ₹ 25,000 to ₹ 2,00,000 price range. We see this as a significant and growing opportunity in India. In fact, we consciously reimagined this space about three years ago. That involved not just a structural overhaul, but also a renewed strategic emphasis, including a few important collaborations. Premium watches have started to play a larger role in our overall business Today, we have three key lines that operate in this premium space. The first is Edge, a design-led collection that has seen several successful iterations over the years. The second is Nebula, which blends traditional Indian craftsmanship with solid gold cases and jewellery-like aesthetics, and can go all the way up to ₹ 7–8 lakh. And then there is Xylys, which has a more contemporary, global design appeal and caters to a different aesthetic segment. Together, these three brands have helped us make substantial progress in the premium category. More importantly, this momentum has contributed meaningfully to the overall premiumisation of Titan's analogue watch portfolio. Origin is just one part of the story. Real product value matters at any price. Take the Squircle, a design from a few years ago using the Edge platform. I think it retailed at around ₹ 40,000. You'd be hard-pressed to find anything close to that design, finish, durability, and engineering from any brand globally at that price. There are people for whom the brand name is very important. There are others who value what's actually being offered. And there are many who care about both. So someone might very well buy a ₹ 3–4 lakh Swiss watch, and also buy a Titan because it offers real value. Both markets will continue to exist. And we see a huge continuing opportunity, even if imports become easier and prices come down.
Man of Many
03-07-2025
- Business
- Man of Many
Breguet's First-Ever Flying Tourbillon is a ‘Mysterious' Ode to the Master
By Jacob Osborn - News Published: 3 Jul 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 5 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Iconic watchmaker Breguet has announced the Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 , the fourth chapter in its 250th anniversary celebrations. , the fourth chapter in its 250th anniversary celebrations. The release date, the 26th of June 2025, is in homage to the 26th of June 1801, when Abraham-Louis Breguet obtained a patent for his invention of the tourbillon . . Limited to just 50 timepieces, the Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 represents the first Breguet model to feature a 'flying tourbillon'. We love ourselves a great mystery and a great timepiece, and Breguet has delivered both in its latest anniversary watch. Visually stunning at first sight, the latest Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 also emanates with historical significance, astronomical implications, and mechanical brilliance. Its release date of 26 June 2025 marks 224 years since the tourbillon mechanism was patented by founder Abraham-Louis Breguet himself. To honour this enduring benchmark, the watchmaker has introduced its first-ever flying tourbillon, complete with a 'mysterious' design that was years in the making. Breguet was founded in 1775, and so the Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 arrives on the watchmaker's 250th anniversary while simultaneously commemorating the original tourbillon patent. Not only does it represent the brand's first flying tourbillon, but also their first use of aventurine enamel on the dial. The unique enamel pays tribute to astronomy and early observations of the starry night sky, with a celestial sparkle that adorns an otherwise deep blue dial face. Call it the perfect touch of subtle detail on the transfixing display, and a deft reminder of the founder's astronomical fixations. Breguet Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 Ref. 7255BH/2Y/9VU | Image: Supplied Indeed, the very word 'Sidéral' loosely translates to 'related to the stars or constellations,' and draws upon astronomical timekeeping (based not on the sun but the fixed position of the stars). The watch further corresponds with astronomy through its use of a tourbillon. In the 17th century, mathematician Blaise Pascal expanded upon the meaning of tourbillon to describe a 'material system animated with rotational motion,' applying the concept to planetary systems. In the horological realm, the tourbillon remains directly linked to astronomy, even as it continues to evolve. And now we arrive at the flying tourbillon itself, as presented on Breguet's new anniversary release. Perched inside an elegant cage on the dial face, the complex mechanism differs from its traditional counterparts through the absence of an upper bar. It thus appears suspended in space as if untethered to the laws of gravity. Breguet CEO Gregory Kissling | Image: Breguet This particular iteration goes one step further by eschewing a pivot at the top to anchor all the support at the base, resulting in better balance and improved adjustability. Meanwhile, the lower support system is made of sapphire glass with an anti-reflective coating, rendering the point of contact between the gears and carriage invisible to enhance the suspended effect. Gaze upon this feat of engineering and behold a tourbillon that appears to be truly flying in place, something Breguet CEO Gregory Kissling marks as a true brand-first. 'It is, quite simply, the very first time in Breguet's history that a flying tourbillon is being introduced. A beautiful way to celebrate its 224th anniversary,' Kissling said. 'And the tourbillon model we chose to reinterpret is no ordinary one: among the tourbillon movements in Breguet's archives, it is the one used in the very first Breguet tourbillon wristwatch, unveiled in 1990 under reference 3350. 'Invented by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1801, the tourbillon remains one of the most complex complications in watchmaking. Its mastery embodies the technical excellence to which the House of Breguet has remained faithful for more than two centuries,' the Breguet CEO continued. 'The Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 thus pays homage to that iconic timepiece and to the master's invention. I would even go so far as to say that this creation is an ode to the tourbillon itself, where time indication is almost secondary…' Breguet Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 Ref. 7255BH/2Y/9VU | Image: Supplied Breguet Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 Ref. 7255BH/2Y/9VU | Image: Supplied Breguet Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 Ref. 7255BH/2Y/9VU | Image: Supplied Breguet Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 Ref. 7255BH/2Y/9VU | Image: Supplied Over two centuries after A.-L. Breguet patented the tourbillon mechanism, his namesake manufacture carries forth his vision of supreme robustness and accuracy. It took the watchmaker years to master the 'mysterious' complication that debuts on the Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255, which cranks up the flying effect. Combine that with a slew of superlative materials and details – including 18K Breguet gold elements, a handmade guilloché case back, and the aforementioned aventurine enamel dial – and you're looking at a masterpiece on multiple fronts. Some things go beyond mere words, no matter how much we attempt to describe them. The celestial universe around us is one. Breguet's Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 is another. Limited to just 50 units, it's available for approximately USD$226,000. Buy us one, will you? Breguet Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 Ref. 7255BH/2Y/9VU | Image: Supplied Breguet Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 Ref. 7255BH/2Y/9VU Brand : Breguet : Breguet Model : Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 : Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 Reference : Ref. 7255BH/2Y/9VU : Ref. 7255BH/2Y/9VU Diameter : 38mm : 38mm Thickness : 10.2mm : 10.2mm Movement : Hand-wound Calibre 187M1 : Hand-wound Calibre 187M1 Power Reserve : 50 hours : 50 hours Availability : Limited to 50 pieces : Limited to 50 pieces Price: USD$226,000
Hype Malaysia
30-06-2025
- Business
- Hype Malaysia
Biver & Breguet Serve Centuries Of Elegance With 2 Stunning New Drops
When it comes to elegance, it pays to differentiate yourself from the crowd. Anyone can rock a fancy two-piece suit, but only a few can make unique luxury watches work. From a limited-time creation to a ballroom-ready piece, these chronographs are designed to set you a tier above the rest. Breguet Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 In commemoration of the Maison's 250th anniversary, Breguet's recently unveiled Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 represents a significant milestone. T Limited to just 50 pieces, the watch honours 26th June, 1801, a significant date in the history of horology, when Abraham-Louis Breguet received the first patent for his revolutionary tourbillon invention. This watch's dial is painstakingly crafted from aventurine enamel for the first time in Breguet's illustrious history. It vividly captures the enigma and splendour of the night sky with its deep blue tone, subtly speckled with shimmering copper particles. To produce a dial that is both technically remarkable and aesthetically poetic, this complex process necessitates multiple firings at extraordinarily high temperatures. Because aventurine is handcrafted, no two dials are exactly alike, highlighting each piece's distinctive individuality within this extremely limited production run. The hand-wound Calibre 187M1, a movement designed solely around its flying tourbillon, is the soul of the 38mm 18K Breguet gold case. A gold base and a hidden tourbillon bezel beneath the surface give the impression that the tourbillon is floating, elevated 2.2 mm above the main plate and 0.9 mm above the enamel dial. As a result, a horological constellation comes to life in a captivating display of symmetry and suspension. Signature Breguet elements, such as a Quai de l'Horloge guilloché caseback and a proprietary gold alloy, complete the piece by fusing innovation, tradition, and celestial inspiration. The Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 is an exquisite piece that encapsulates the storied brand's rich history. A single copy is priced at US$226,000 (~RM953,833). If you'd like to know more, visit Breguet's official website. Biver's Carillon Tourbillon Jean-Claude Biver and his son Pierre Biver founded the luxury watch company Biver, which has unveiled two new versions of its first watch, the Carillon Tourbillon. The new references, which are available in titanium and two-tone with rose gold variations, reinterpret the technical intricacy of the original with a more subtle aesthetic. Both models still have the Calibre JCB.001-B movement, which includes a tourbillon, minute repeater, and micro-rotor. However, the tourbillon is now hidden beneath a textured dial that is reminiscent of Automatique. The vintage-inspired design is completed with faceted white gold hands, applied hour markers, and a white gold chemin de fer, providing a subtle yet elegant appearance. While the Titanium version embraces a sleek, monochromatic look, the Two-Tone model combines titanium with 18k 5N rose gold for a cosy, vintage feel. Both watches have the same complex mechanisms as their predecessors, despite having simple dials. The only outward indication of the intricacies inside is the minute repeater slide on the left side of the case. A custom bracelet with faceted, asymmetrical links and a simple link adjustment system is included with every model. Additionally, these are offered in rose gold and titanium or in full titanium. The architectural details of the watches are echoed by matching cufflinks with concave bezels and hand-brushed gold inlays. The new Carillon Tourbillon Signature Series, which retails for CHF475,000 (~RM2,510,802), can be purchased through Biver's official stores as well as its international retail partners. What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
India Today
28-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Guided by time
Breguet's victory lap for its 250th anniversary celebrations makes a stopover at New York, following Paris with the launch of the Classique Souscription 2025 and Shanghai with the Tradition 7035 edition. The Big Apple got a taste of the Type XX Chronographe reference 2075 with the release of two versions; both inspired by an emblematic model that dates back to 1955. Breguet does nostalgia with a passion that's second to none and these two versions are no different. Crafted in Breguet gold, an exclusive alloy with blonde highlights, it features either an aluminium dial anodised in black, or a solid silver dial. These new chronographs with flyback function proudly reflect Breguet's spirit of technical innovation along with its time-honoured tradition of paying respect to its own history. These two iterations are an ode to the genius and courage of explorers of time: Abraham-Louis Breguet, the watchmaker who founded the eponymous company; Louis Breguet, his great-great-grandson and an aircraft manufacturer; and the aviator duo Dieudonn Costes and Maurice Bellonte, the first people to fly from Paris to New York. They achieved this remarkable feat in just over 37 hours between September 1st and 2nd, 1930. Inspired by the sky, the two new timepieces exemplify this soaring spirit of adventure.
Hypebeast
28-06-2025
- Business
- Hypebeast
Breguet's Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 Features Its First-Ever Aventurine Enamel Dial
Summary Breguet's newly unveiled Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 marks a landmark moment in the Maison's 250th-anniversary celebrations. Limited to just 50 pieces, the timepiece pays tribute to a pivotal date in horological history – June 26, 1801 – when Abraham-Louis Breguet was granted the original patent for his groundbreaking tourbillon invention. For the very first time in Breguet's distinguished history, the dial of this watch is meticulously crafted from aventurine enamel. Its deep blue tone is elegantly flecked with shimmering copper particles, vividly evoking the mystery and beauty of the night sky. This intricate process demands numerous firings at exceptionally high temperatures to create a dial that is as technically impressive as it is visually poetic. Given the handcrafted nature of aventurine, no two dials are precisely alike, emphasizing the unique individuality of each piece within this highly limited production run. At the heart of the 38mm 18K Breguet gold case beats the hand-wound Calibre 187M1, a movement architected entirely around its flying tourbillon. Raised 2.2 mm above the main plate and 0.9 mm above the enamel dial, the tourbillon appears to float—an illusion made possible by a gold base and hidden tourbillon bezel beneath the surface. The result is a mesmerizing display of suspension and symmetry: a horological constellation brought to the piece are hallmark Breguet touches, including a Quai de l'Horloge guilloché caseback and proprietary gold alloy, blending tradition, innovation, and celestial inspiration. For more information, visit Breguet's officialwebsite.
