Ramayana: Part 1 is finally making it's way in the theatres across India and globally in the Diwali week. Releasing on November 5, Namit Malhotra's Ramayana starring Sai Pallavi, Ranbir Kapoor and Yash is one of the most talked films of the year.
During the promotional tours of Nitesh Tiwari directed Ramayana, apart from conversations around the making of the films, many fans on the internet have been curious about what's on actor Ranbir Kapoor's wrist.
The choice of the watches worn by Ranbir Kapoor during the press tour are deliberate as they are not only part of his attire but also add to the storytelling, connecting a piece of his style to the character is playing the one of the biggest films of the year.
Here are the two Jacob & Co. watches that carries a piece of the story through Kapoor's personal style.
An obvious choice for Kapoor to pair a watch that reflects cultural identity during the press tours of Ramayana. Worn at an international trailer launch of the film in Bengaluru, the actor sported the 44mm rose gold timepiece which features an intricate skeleton dial with detailed engravings of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The watch depicts Lord Rama holding a bow and Lord Hanuman in a vibrant saffron-orange strap.
Additionally, there are inscriptions of Hindu Gods on the dial and the bezel that further highlight the connection to this landmark, blending historical reverence with the modern appeal of the Epic X collection.
The price of the Jacob & Co. Epic X Ram Janmabhoomi Rose Gold Special is approximately ₹78,00,000 and exclusively available on Ethos Watches.
Another Jacob & Co. watch worn that honours the Sikh heritage with symbols of Khanda and Ek Onkar, Kapoor wore the watch during a pre-release event in Hyderabad. Interestingly, Jacob & Co. Epic X Sher-e-Punjab Edition is only available as a limited edition piece. A total of 50 of the timepieces are available in the market and costs around ₹35,88,000.
The watch features a vivid blue rubber strap with a honeycomb texture that adds contrast and depth, while the openworked dial reveals the hand-wound calibre JCAM02, delivering a power reserve of 48 hours.