It was a pleasant evening as Delhi just began to be caught in the sweet nippiness of winter, when Novele, the cocktail bar in Shangri-La's-Eros Hotel came alive with a showcase of luxury watches. Hosted by Rahul Kapoor, founder, India Watch Club and Mohit Jaen, owner Novele the sophisticated evening was a preview of independent luxury watch brands.

The watches included the critically acclaimed French-Dutch watchmaker Ludovic Ballouard, who showcased his eccentric timepieces, Upside down Time and Half Time pieces both recognised as high end complications. Sweden’s luxurious watch brand  GOS, which was born out of a shared passion between  master "blade-smith" Johan  Gustafson  and  master watch maker Patrick Sjogren, reproduces  traditional Scandinavian crafts by hand-forging Damascus steel with fine watch making. Represented by watch maker Patrick Sjogren, GOS watches showcased some of its finest creations which include the Sarek Midnight Blue and Varing Bronze, each piece unique in their own right. 

Cecil Purnell, a haute horlogerie brand from Switzerland, dedicated  to creating only Tourbillion  pieces, displayed  some of their most luxurious time pieces such as the Spherion Gyro-Tourbillon and Diamond Pavé Lucky Lady. The two time GPHG. Laurent Ferrier, renowned for its neo-classical style while reflecting mechanical perfection  displayed, Galet Annual Calendar - Red Gold - Slate Grey dial, Galet Traveller - Stainless Steel. Both Cecil Purnell and Laurent Ferrier are represented at Independents of Time by Rahul Kapoor, who is also exclusive distributor and retailer for all the participating brands in India.

The India Watch Club is the first ever streamlined club dedicated to watches and lovers of the art of watch making.

Patrick Sjogren-GOS watches, Ludovic Ballouard, and Rahul Kapoor of India Watch Club

Patrick Sjogren-GOS watches