Luxury watchmakers have blended Hindu mythology with artistry, creating exquisite timepieces inspired by gods like Lord Ram, Hanuman, Ganesha, and Shiva. Featuring intricate designs, rare materials, and limited editions, brands such as Jacob & Co., Franck Muller, Chopard, Blancpain, and Jaipur Watch Company showcase devotion through craftsmanship, with prices ranging from Rs 30,000 to Rs 4.20 crore.
In India, devotion often finds its way into the physical things believers like to tote around. A Ganesha idol sits on a car dashboard, a Hanuman pendant stays close to the heart, and images of Lord Ram find a place in homes, offices and increasingly, on wrists. Watchmakers have taken this connection further, bringing Hindu mythology to the wrist through miniature sculptures, hand-painted dials and precious-metal engraving. The luxury watches inspired by Hindu gods include Jacob & Co.'s Shri Ramchandra, Franck Muller's Vanguard Ram Lalla, Chopard's L.U.C XP Urushi Ganesh, Blancpain's Villeret Shakudo Ganesh and Jaipur Watch Company's hand-painted Lord Shiva timepiece. Each approaches the subject differently, combining religious symbolism with traditional artistry and mechanical watchmaking. Here are 5 luxury watches insired by Hindu gods, starting with Jacob & Co., along with their prices, ranging anything between Rs 4.20 crore, Rs 31,25,000 and even Rs 30,000. We also look at the craftsmanship.
Jacob & Co. brings the Ramayana to its Astronomia Solar collection with miniature figures of Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman, alongside the Ayodhya Ram Temple. A blue lacquered Earth rotates every 60 seconds, while a flying tourbillon adds to the mechanical spectacle. The 45.5mm rose gold watch is powered by the hand-wound JCAM42 movement and limited to just three pieces worldwide.
Jacob & Co. Shri Ramchandra Watch Price: Rs 4.20 crore
Created with Kapoor Watch Company, the Franck Muller Vanguard Ram Lalla features a sculpted white-gold depiction of Lord Ram in his childhood form on a black dial. The artwork reportedly takes around 30 hours of laser processing and detailing. Its 41mm rose gold case houses an automatic movement, with production restricted to 108 numbered pieces.
Franck Muller Vanguard Ram Lalla Watch Price: Rs 31,25,000
Chopard combines Swiss watchmaking with Japanese lacquer artistry in this Lord Ganesha-inspired creation. Its dial uses the traditional Maki-e technique, with Japanese artisans layering Urushi lacquer and gold powder to produce the deity's image. Housed in a 39.5mm rose gold case, it runs on the ultra-thin automatic L.U.C Calibre 96.17-L, offering a 65-hour power reserve. Only 10 pieces were produced.
Chopard L.U.C XP Urushi Ganesh Edition Watch Price: On request
Blancpain takes a traditional Japanese metalworking technique to create its one-of-a-kind Ganesh watch. The 45mm red gold case frames a dark Shakudō dial featuring a hand-engraved gold depiction of Lord Ganesha. Damascening adds intricate gold detailing to the background, while the hand-wound Calibre 15B powers the timepiece.
Blancpain Villeret Métiers d'Art Shakudō Ganesh Watch rice: £117,100 at launch
Jaipur Watch Company brings Indian artistry into the mix with its hand-painted Lord Shiva watch. Inspired by traditional Ganjifa paintings, the dial features individually crafted artwork rather than elaborate mechanical complications. The 43mm stainless steel case comes with a sapphire crystal, leather strap and Miyota quartz movement.
Jaipur Watch Company Hand-Painted Lord Shiva Watch Price: Rs 30,000.
Note: Jacob & Co., Franck Muller, Chopard to Blancpain Villeret watch prices listed above are based on reported retail prices or launch valuations and may vary by market, availability, taxes, edition and configuration. Some limited-edition pieces may only be available through select retailers or the pre-owned market.