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New Indian Express
2 days ago
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- New Indian Express
Time is precious
It's poetry in pigment. An artful masterpiece that plants Indian watch major, Titan, firmly in the ultra-luxury segment. Nebula by Titan unveiled the Jalsa Tourbillon—in a fitting odyssey of royal opulence in Jaipur. With the global icon of the Pink City hand painted on the dial, the 18k gold wrist piece marks an ode to the 225 years of the blushing Hawa Mahal, with the caparisoned tusker lorded over by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, who built the crown edifice in 1799. Crafted in fine marble and rose agate, with only 10 pieces marking its horological debut, it is Titan's entry to the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve 2025—dubbed the Oscars of the watchmaking world. The entourage of inclusions marks a breakout in artisanal luxury: the hand-painted marble dial by Padma Shri Shakir Ali—renowned for his miniatures in Mughal and Persian art—brings in natural gemstone pigments and forgotten techniques. The heartbeat of the priceless timepiece lies in the skilful, precision powered balance in the movement of the hands: accentuated with pink agate and the sapphire magnifier. If you're looking at dropping seven figures, this wildest watch from the homegrown brand is for you. Priced at Rs 40.5 lakh, Jalsa is a celebration, weighing 68 grams, and aimed to adorn the wrists of the luxury and cerebrally stylish minds across the world.
The Wire
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Wire
Nebula By Titan Unveils 'JALSA' Tourbillon — A Monumental Tribute To Indian Heritage And Horological Excellence
A Celebration of Everything You Carry Within: Power, Passion, and Presence Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Business Wire India In a moment that will be remembered as a defining chapter in the history of Indian luxury, Nebula by Titan proudly unveils JALSA — a breathtakingly rare tourbillon timepiece from Nebula, its 18K gold watchmaking house. Crafted to honour 225 years of the Hawa Mahal, and to mark India's boldest foray yet into global haute horlogerie, JALSA is not just a watch. It is a proclamation — of culture, of craft, of the quiet and powerful grandeur we carry within. With JALSA, Nebula sets a new gold standard — literally and metaphorically — for Indian design on the world stage. This extraordinary timepiece becomes Titan's official entrant to the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) 2025, the world's most prestigious watchmaking forum. It signals not only Titan's ascension, but India's arrival as a force in global fine watchmaking — where tradition and innovation no longer sit apart, but rise together. At the core of JALSA is a vision: to give form to India's soul through mastery, to let time itself bow before beauty, and to celebrate the monumental legacy that resides not just in palaces, but in people. This vision is brought to life by a hand-painted marble dial — a singular piece of miniature artistry envisioned by Padma Shri Shakir Ali. Using natural gemstone pigments and centuries-old techniques, the dial immortalises a royal procession before the Hawa Mahal — each brushstroke a whisper of Jaipur's grandeur and India's heritage. Encased in 18K rose gold and set with a luminous red agate, JALSA gleams with symbolic intensity. But its artistry continues within: a Titan in-house flying tourbillon movement, made of 144 precision parts and 14 jewels, beats at its heart. The movement is crowned with architectural bridges inlaid with red agate, and a poetic sapphire magnifier counterpoise on the minute hand — a masterstroke of design that reimagines time as something not just counted, but felt. Visible through a sapphire crystal exhibition caseback, the movement is not just functional — it is performative, sculptural, and sublime. It reflects the very soul of this creation: India, in all its splendour, intricacy, and timeless rhythm. Priced at Rs. 40.5 lakhs and limited to only 10 pieces, JALSA is not just a watch — it is a historic collectible. A confluence of Indian excellence and horological mastery, it is a tribute to those who value rarity, artistry, and legacy in equal measure. Limited to only 10 pieces, JALSA is not just a watch — it is a historic collectible. A confluence of Indian excellence and horological mastery, it is a tribute to those who value rarity, artistry, and legacy in equal measure. C K Venkataraman, Managing Director, Titan Company Ltd, said: 'With JALSA, we are not just launching a watch — we are presenting a cultural artefact. It is a rare fusion of India's artistic magnificence and watchmaking mastery, brought to life by our teams with unrelenting passion. As we present JALSA to the world at GPHG, we do so with pride — for India, for Titan, and for everything we carry within us.' Revathi Kant, Chief Design Officer, Titan Company Ltd., added 'JALSA is more than design — it is conviction, legacy, and artistry woven into one extraordinary timepiece. It is the clearest expression yet of our intent to place Indian luxury and craftsmanship firmly on the global map. With this watch, we honour our past — and claim our future.' Sushmita Sen, actor and icon, shared 'I'm deeply honoured to be part of this milestone moment for Nebula — Jalsa is a celebration of India's artistic legacy and craftsmanship, expressed through horological excellence. Titan has long embodied the spirit of Indian innovation and design, and with Jalsa, it carries that legacy onto the global stage. The Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève entry is not just a proud moment for the brand, but for India — a testament to the world-class artistry rooted in our culture.' JALSA is not merely an object of beauty. It is a national narrative cast in gold, painted in history, and powered by invention. A once-in-a-generation masterpiece. A moment of arrival — for a brand, for a country, and for every individual who dares to carry their legacy forward. To View the Image, Click on the Link Below: Revathi Kant, Padma Shri Shakir Ali, Sushmita Sen unveiling JALSA (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.).
