Product Introduction: Bangalore Watch Company launched the Peninsula Carbon watch, the world’s first time‑piece made from carbon captured directly from the atmosphere.
Material Innovation: The dial is fabricated from a proprietary material called ReforgeCarbon, created by compressing carbon fibres and recovered carbon black (rCB) under high pressure. rCB is derived from industrial waste that would otherwise be incinerated.
Design & Features: Each watch is built on 316L surgical‑grade stainless‑steel, fitted with a super‑domed scratch‑resistant sapphire crystal, water‑resistance up to 200 meters, and powered by a Swiss‑made automatic movement calibrated at the brand’s Bangalore workshop. The traditional minute track is replaced by a mock‑AQI meter ranging from 50 (green) to 500 (deep red).
Limited Edition Details: The collection is limited to 100 pieces, each uniquely numbered; no two dials are identical due to the material‑forming process.
Pricing & Availability: Retail price is INR 2,83,000 per unit. Orders open on the brand’s website starting 26 May 2026.
Strategic Narrative: Co‑founders Mercy Amalraj and Nirupesh Joshi framed the watch as a cultural statement, noting that cities house only 2% of the world’s population yet account for 70% of global carbon emissions. The watch aims to make the carbon consequence of urban lifestyles tangible.
Partner Collaboration: The project was executed in partnership with CarbonCraft, a Bangalore‑based material‑science firm. Its CEO and Founder Tejas Sidnal highlighted the contribution of CarbonCraft’s expertise in developing the ReforgeCarbon material.
Brand Background: Founded in 2018, Bangalore Watch Company creates mechanical watches inspired by Indian narratives such as aviation, cricket, space, and the outdoors. Prior innovations include watches made from recovered fighter‑plane parts, aircraft‑carrier material, a space‑qualified watch, and a proprietary Cerasteel alloy.
Recognition: The brand has been featured in global publications including The New York Times, Forbes, and Hodinkee.
