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Shankar Mahadevan
 Singer
and music composer
“I am an absolute watch enthusiast, which is reflected
in my collection of eclectic timepieces. While I do own branded
timekeepers, I’m not really brand conscious. I buy them simply
because I love them.” He reminisces, “My parents gave
me my first watch, a Titan. It meant a lot to me.”
So, which is the latest addition to his collection of wristwatches?
He reveals, “My latest purchase is an elegantly-designed timepiece
from Corum.” His love for watches compels him to share details
of some of his other timepieces. He says, “I own the Frank
Muller Crazy Hours watch, which is a very funky timepiece. The dial
has haphazardly-placed numbers that represent hours. The hour hand
jumps to indicate the correct hour, while the minute hand functions
normally. For some reason, it was this crazy hour feature that caught
my fancy.” His love for watches isn’t restricted to the
unique. His extensive collection includes everything — the
sporty to the quintessential leather-strapped timepieces.
Moshe Shek
 chef
and restaurateur
“My first watch was presented to me by my mother when
I was in college. It was a Swatch. Somehow, over the years, most
of my timepieces have belonged to this brand.” When it comes
to watches, his profession leaves him with little room to experiment.
He explains, “While cooking, a watch tends to get dirty, so
I prefer timepieces with washable acrylic belts. I remember an incident
when my metallic Swatch watch fell into the frying pan! Fortunately,
it survived the ordeal!” For daily use, he prefers timepieces
by Swatch for their durability and sturdiness. However, on a recent
sojourn to Israel, he did pick up a trendy timepiece from Diesel
as an indulgence.
Falguni Peacock
 fashion
designer
“My choice in watches is determined by the occasion. It
should serve a functional purpose by day and make a style statement
in the evening. I received my first watch as a teenager — a
trendy Movado timepiece given to me by my brother.” During
the day, she sports an Omega wristwatch. For an evening out, she
loves her latest acquisition — the Chopard Happy Diamond. She
says, “The dial is surrounded by floating diamonds and makes
for the perfect evening wear accessory. With its subtle emphasis
on diamonds, it also serves as a beautiful piece of jewellery. In
fact, I have an amazing collection of watches for evening wear.
Since, I have slim wrists, I prefer delicate designs and clear dials.”
Tanaaz Lal
 actress
If her collection is any indication, then she loves watches
of every kind. She admits, “My taste in watches range from
the delicate and bold to the stylish and classic. On the occasion
of my navjote, my parents gave me my first watch. It was a yellow-coloured
Snoopy timekeeper. I was so thrilled with it that they later presented
me with a Swatch timepiece.” Her love for watches has grown
and evolved; her current favourite is a wristwatch from Guess with
a pink dial. Her most recent addition to her collection is a diamond
watch from Christian Dior.
Tupur Chatterjee
model
 “I
wear a watch all the time, even when I go to bed. I simply cannot
do without one. Since, I remove my watch only when I’m on the
ramp, I look for timekeepers that are water-resistant. My first
watch was a Titan, a gift from my father. It had a tiny dial and
I used to proudly wear it to school.” According to her, watches
must be functional yet stylish. In this regard, her most recent
purchase is the professional swimmer’s watch by TAG Heuer.
She comments, “I look for watches with the date and day display.
I also have an Omega timepiece that suits my personality and goes
well with most of my western outfits.”
Pooja Batra
actress
 “To
me, a watch is functional and still the ultimate fashion accessory.
I feel lost if I leave my home without a watch. I still remember
my first watch — it was a timepiece from Guess. My mother had
requested my cousin to purchase it on her trip abroad. I had just
finished schooling and was so excited to have it.”
Today, she is a big fan of Cartier watches. She reveals, “I
surf the Internet to keep track of their latest launches. I own
three Cartier timekeepers, one of which is the Cartier Pasha recently
given to me by my husband. I love watches with big dials and steel
finish. The stunning elegance of a Cartier watch seems to offer
both.”
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