6 Jacob & Co's India-Inspired Watches: From Mahadev To Salman Khan And More

Jacob & Co has spent the past few years building one of the most distinctive India-focused watch portfolios of any Swiss luxury house. From blending temple architecture, mythology, and Bollywood star power into limited-edition timepieces, the lineup offers not only culturally relatable watches to horologists but also distinct mechanisms that make these aesthetic.

Jacob & Co's newest addition unveiled on September 16, 2026, the Epic X Mahadev Edition, a Shiva-inspired tourbillon is latest addition to the India-inspired watches that's sold exclusively through Ethos Watches. Not only that, over the years the swiss watchmakers have created bespoke pieces for various celebrities, most recently being a watch for Anant Ambani featuring his own hand-painted portrait, and a diamond-studded timepiece unveiled with Nora Fatehi who was named the brand's newest face in India in June 2026.

Here's the full rundown of all the watches made by the Swiss watchmaker for Indian watch collectors.

Price: ₹ 7,96,00,000

Jacob & Co.'s Astronomia Art India piece pays homage to India's architectural icons directly on the dial — the Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, and India Gate are all worked into the design, turning the watch into a wearable tribute to the country's built heritage. The watch is available on special order.

Price: ₹28,00,000

While the Astronomia Art watch combines the famous Indian monuments into one dial, Jacob & Co's skeletonised Epic X platform edition renders four of India's most recognisable monuments namely the Taj Mahal, India Gate, Gateway of India, and Qutub Minar as two-dimensional titanium elements set across the open-worked dial. The latest version also includes Ram Janmabhoomi along the other 4 and are powered by the JCAM02 calibre, visible through the transparent caseback. This manual-winding skeleton engine beats at 28,800vph and offers up to 48 hours of power reserve.

Price: ₹ 35,88,000

Limited to just 50 pieces and sold exclusively through Ethos Watches, this edition honours Sikh heritage with the Roaring Lion, the Khanda, and Ek Onkar engraved across its vertical bridges. This edition blends mechanical artistry with spiritual significance, celebrating Guru Gobind Singh’s founding of the Khalsa.

The 44mm skeletonised titanium case showcases vertical bridges featuring the lion, Khanda, and Ek Onkar motifs — each representing strength, unity, and faith. A vivid blue rubber strap with a honeycomb texture adds contrast and depth. The openworked dial reveals the hand-wound calibre JCAM02, delivering a power reserve of 48 hours. With 100-metre water resistance and a lightweight profile, this timepiece is as wearable as it is meaningful.

Price: ₹35,88,000

Jacob & Co's newest India-exclusive drop, unveiled online on September 16, 2026, and sold exclusively through Ethos Watches Boutique. Housed in a 44mm titanium case, the watch runs on the manual-winding JCAM02 skeleton caliber, beating at 28,800 vph with a 48-hour power reserve. The openworked dial brings Lord Shiva's imagery to life — trishul, damru, and the Om symbol — with the inscription "Om Namah Shivaya" placed at 6 o'clock.

Price: ₹ 41,00,000

A collaboration with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, this dual time-zone piece features saffron and green accents inspired by the Indian flag, a laser-engraved world map, and an inscription honoring Khan's father, screenwriter Salim Khan. It's also engineered around India's unusual GMT +5:30 offset.

Price: ₹ 83,00,000

A shift from architecture to devotion: this edition incorporates the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya alongside depictions of Lord Ram and Hanuman, marking one of the brand's more culturally specific releases.