Product Launch Overview

Bangalore Watch Company™ announced the introduction of its first‑ever pocket watch, named Forty‑Seven, as a tribute to the period in the mid‑20th century when India began its rapid modernization. The company states that the pocket watch format was chosen because it “belonged to that time,” aligning the product with the era’s narrative of nation‑building.

Design and Technical Specifications

Forty‑Seven is constructed from surgical‑grade steel finished in a vintage gold tone and incorporates an off‑white linen pattern that evokes the self‑reliance movement of the period. The time‑keeping mechanism is a Swiss quartz movement, and the watch is supplied with a vintage leather lanyard that allows it to be worn around the neck, on the waist, or used as a bag charm. The brand also offers a custom case‑back engraving option, enabling each piece to be uniquely personalized.

Pricing and Availability

The pocket watch is priced at USD 1,250, which the release approximates to INR 120,000. Pre‑orders will commence on the company’s website on 11 August 2026 and will be available globally from that date.

Brand Background and Prior Innovations

Founded in 2018, Bangalore Watch Company™ creates high‑quality mechanical watches that narrate modern Indian stories, drawing inspiration from aviation, cricket, space exploration, and the outdoors. The brand has previously achieved several industry firsts, including watches made from recovered fighter‑plane material, aircraft‑carrier material, captured carbon, and a proprietary Cerasteel™ alloy that fuses steel and ceramic. It also claims India’s first watch qualified for spaceflight.

Recognition and Market Reach

The company has been featured in international publications such as The New York Times, Forbes, and Hodinkee for its originality and craftsmanship. Founded by husband‑and‑wife team Nirupesh Joshi and Mercy Amalraj, who left overseas tech careers to pursue watchmaking, the brand has cultivated a quiet but enthusiastic following with customers in over 30 countries.

Founder Statements

Nirupesh Joshi, Co‑Founder, described Forty‑Seven as “a tribute to the years that shaped modern India,” while Mercy Amalraj, Co‑Founder, said the pocket watch “broadens our capability as a watchmaker and gives customers a new format to enjoy high‑quality time‑telling devices with a strong backstory.”