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  • Timex celebrates 170 years of great watchmaking

    Timex celebrates 170 years of great watchmaking

    Mumbai: Celebrating its 170th anniversary, Timex honours the brand’s rich heritage and legacy of crafting durable timepieces that are made to be worn and loved for a lifetime.

    Since 1854, Timex has stood out in embodying the spirit of American ingenuity, boldly shaking up a 300-year-old industry to craft quality, accessible timepieces, and carving out their place in time with a legacy of firsts in watchmaking. They challenged the status quo, taking timekeeping off the mantles of the one per cent and bringing it to the world with the innovation of brass movements and mass assembly lines. They moved the watch from the pocket to the wrist and created the “watch that made the dollar famous.”

    Timex made women’s timepieces an accessory, not an heirloom and even tested their watches on live television. The brand invented the first smartwatch certified by NASA and shot it into outer space, introduced the first sports watch, and today still crosses nearly every finish line. With Indiglo, Timex changed the way the world tells time in the dark.

    Timex ventured into the Indian market nearly 35 years ago in 1988 with the launch of its acclaimed watch franchises –Marlin, Waterbury, and Q Timex. Timex India added Fria, a collection created for fashion-conscious modern Indian women perfectly blending classic designs and modern interpretations to the brand’s legacy.  

    Timex India MD Deepak Chhabra expressed, “It’s an absolute moment of pride for us to be a part of this iconic heritage and celebrate this milestone of 170 years of global excellence. From the launch of Timex’s iconic franchise Marlin, the brand has continued to build a legacy through technological innovation and contemporary designs. A Timex does more than just tell time; it tells your story. Our 35-year-old journey in India aligns with current fashion trends, solidifying our relevance and deepening our connection with Indian consumers.”

    Throughout its legacy, Timex has introduced iconic franchises like the Marlin, Waterbury, Q Timex, and Expedition North, encapsulating its rich heritage.

    Marlin

    The original Marlin watches first debuted in the 1950s and matured into a centerpiece of Timex’s broader collection in the 1960s. Today’s Marlin collection draws inspiration from that era, pulling both from Timex archives and 1960s culture more generally. Timeless and sophisticated, this collection draws on the best of the past while continuing to push Timex’s legacy of style, disruption, and quality into the future.

    Waterbury

    The Waterbury is the quintessential expression of Timex watchmaking, combining classic timepieces with design sensibility while putting value—a fundamental part of any Timex watch—at its heart. This franchise balances Timex’s rich past with its pioneering spirit, always respecting what has come before while looking boldly to the future.

    Q Timex

    Bold, irreverent, and confident, the Q Timex watches of today carry some of the stylistic references of the late 1970s and early 1980s and more fully the same ethos that courageously allowed Timex to embrace new technology and create precise, affordable watches with statement-making designs inspired by innovation and change.

    Expedition North

    The Expedition North collection offers enthusiasts watches that meet their love of exploration and the outdoors. Combining a casual outdoor/military aesthetic that fits a rugged lifestyle, high-quality components that are good for the environment, and performance features that are built for the long haul, this collection can withstand the elements of adventure after adventure.  

    Fria

    Designed for the Indian target audience, this collection embodies versatility with vibrant colours, playful patterns, and geometric shapes. Each piece tells a unique story, elevating every occasion and adding finesse to any outfit, be it casual or elegant. What truly defines Timex extends far beyond their heritage – it’s the way their watches have gone from being simple tools to cherished companions.

    Maybe your Timex was a gift, or perhaps it was passed down to you. Regardless of how you came to know and love it, your Timex does more than just tell time; it tells your story and reminds you to make time yours. For more information visit shop.timexindia.com

  • Ananya Panday seeks to ‘Redefine Time’ in Esprit’s new ad

    Ananya Panday seeks to ‘Redefine Time’ in Esprit’s new ad

    Mumbai: American watches brand Esprit has launched a new campaign called ‘Redefine Time’ with Bollywood actor Ananya Panday. The brand campaign will be promoted through all desired media avenues. 

    With this latest campaign, the brand aims to establish its connect with millennials and Gen Z. The brand film featuring the millennial actor aims to give a message to ‘Redefine Time’ by flipping worldly rules and forgetting outdated norms.

    “I always want to be associated with brands that can resonate well with my personality. The brand campaign ‘Redefine Time’ is so powerful and every woman can relate to it,” said Ananya Panday. “The entire campaign shoot was planned in the most non-stereotype manner, matching the non-stereotyped outlook of the brand completely. The designs, the innovation, the bling, and the costing will surely drive a lot of attention of the GenZ and I am looking forward to adding a lot of value to the brand during our association.”

    “Esprit is a brand that creates a positive change. It adds a spark in everyday life through radical positivity: Life is more complicated and hectic than ever before,” commented AP Group COO Adi Shroff. “Through this campaign idea our customer will be able to relate herself and also the brand will get the right amount of push and edge to attract the retail partners to the new beginning of Esprit Watches in India.”

  • Esprit signs up Ananya Pandey as brand ambassador

    Esprit signs up Ananya Pandey as brand ambassador

    Mumbai: American watch brand Esprit is all set to strengthen its position in India and has appointed Bollywood actor Ananya Pandey as its celebrity brand ambassador.

    Esprit’s India partner AP Group looks to pursue an aggressive expansion plan for Esprit watches in India and the brand is eyeing to regain the market share in the watch category.

    Announcing the association, the company said that the actor’s youthful persona, confident outlook, and positive vibes resonate completely with the brand and made her an obvious choice.

    Founder & CEO of Time Management Services (TMS), the official licensee of Esprit Watches, Marco Sieber said, “Since 1968 Esprit as a brand has come a long way. In the last 50 years, the brand has maintained the image of being the most transparent fashion brand in the world, connecting with the customers through positivity, innovation, and sustainability. The Indian market is very important to us as we do see that customers are always looking for new designs and trends. We are ready to bedazzle Indian customers with a specially crafted range of watches just for them. Ananya Pandey being a youth icon is the right choice to bring on board to re-create the connect of Esprit with Indian youth.”

    Talking about her association with Esprit, Ananya Panday said, “I am delighted to be part of the Esprit community, as its intricately designed watches are a style statement on their own. Esprit watches are not only sturdy and fashionable but are classy as well, which appeals to my design aesthetics.”

    “We have noticed that the Indian customer buying behaviour is not as it was a decade back. Indian customers are always looking for new trends and designs, but now they are also looking for brands with which they can connect on a much deeper level. So, to build trust and a bond of familiarity with Esprit Watches, we chose Ananya Pandey to endorse Esprit Watches. She will be promoting our new collection of watches specially tailored as per the need of Indian customers and priced attractively,” said AP Group managing director Hamza Patel.