Luxury timepiece brand Bangalore Watch Company makes its debut at the GPHG 2025, the prestigious awards in the world of high-end horology.
Bangalore Watch Company's Peninsula Professional Collection Makes a Splash at GPHG
Bangalore Watch Company™ (BWC) has made a significant mark in the world of watchmaking by entering the prestigious 2025 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) with two watches from its Peninsula Professional collection: the Peninsula Agumbe and the Peninsula Mannar.
The Agumbe model is submitted in the Sports category, while the Mannar competes in the Challenge category. These selections signify early recognition by the GPHG jury even before formal nominations, confirming BWC’s rising global stature.
The Peninsula Professional collection, launched in April 2025, celebrates India’s geographic diversity. The watches are designed as all-purpose outdoor timepieces with robust features, including water resistance up to 200 meters, unibody surgical-grade steel cases, sapphire crystal glass, and Swiss automatic movements for high accuracy.
The collection draws inspiration from regions such as the Himalayas, the Oceans, and the Western Ghats. The Peninsula Agumbe watch resembles the dense rainforests of the Western Ghats, while the Peninsula Mannar watch is designed to evoke the ancient pearl diving tradition of the Gulf of Mannar.
Nirupesh Joshi, Co-Founder of Bangalore Watch Company, expressed his pride at this recognition, stating that it shows that the work of BWC is being noticed worldwide. Mercy Amalraj, another Co-Founder, expressed excitement about presenting the Peninsula Agumbe and Mannar watches to the GPHG jury.
The Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genve (GPHG) is widely regarded as the most prestigious award in the world of watchmaking. This recognition marks a historic milestone as Bangalore Watch Company becomes the first Indian brand to be recognized at this level, highlighting their aim to elevate Indian watchmaking to global standards.
The brand has built an enthusiastic following around the world with patrons in over 30 countries. Nirupesh Joshi stated that this recognition for a small brand like Bangalore Watch Company is a sign that India has the potential to produce brands that can be appreciated globally for their storytelling, design, and world-class craftsmanship. The recognition by the GPHG jury is a huge pat on the back for the work that the team has put in over the years.
In summary:
| Watch Model | GPHG Category | Key Features | |----------------------|------------------|------------------------------------------------| | Peninsula Agumbe | Sports | Outdoor, 200M water-resistance, robust design | | Peninsula Mannar | Challenge | Outdoor, 200M water-resistance, precise Swiss automatic movement |
As BWC continues to make waves in the world of watchmaking, the future looks bright for this innovative Indian brand.
Boulevard of opportunities opens up for Bangalore Watch Company as their Peninsula Professional collection catches the eye of technology enthusiasts, given the incorporation of advanced gadgets such as sapphire crystal glass and Swiss automatic movements.
It's not just sports aficionados who are intrigued by the Peninsula Agumbe, with its design inspired by the dense rainforests of the Western Ghats, but also event organizers who are presenting diverse and technically challenging events where such robust watches would thrive.
