India, April 9 -- How Indian watchmaking went from utility to artistry, and why these homegrown makers deserve a place in any collector's conversation. Read on to know more about watch brands that are 'Made in India' and made timekeeping easier in the country.

In India, watches used to be simple things: sturdy, reliable, interchangeable. You bought them to keep time, not to talk about them. Most were imports, Swiss precision or Japanese reliability, or locally made mechanical watches from the government's own factories. But quietly, relentlessly, a different story has been unfolding. Across cities like Bangalore, Jaipur, and Delhi, Indian watch brands have been redefining what it means to craft time, infusing each piece with culture, int...