Inside The Maximalist Watch World Of India’s Most Iconic Celebrities

Indian celebrity style has moved from subtlety to splendour, favouring luxury timepieces rich in high-jewellery detail and technical craft. It is a shift visible whenever SRK steps out in an openworked complication or when a member of the Ambani family appears with a rare model that collectors pursue for years. These choices signal a newfound confidence, where stones and mechanics shape statements so rare that even seasoned collectors seldom encounter them.

The pieces now seen on red carpets, private events, and even casual appearances are anything but discreet. From sculpted perpetual calendars to gem-laden jewellery models and experimental high-complexity constructions, the preference leans towards luxury timepieces that announce their presence the moment they catch light. Indian celebrities are embracing maximalism with conviction, and the results are noteworthy.

Luxury Timepieces Defining India’s New Maximalist Era

1. Radhika Merchant Ambani

On Radhika Merchant Ambani\'s wrist, the Vacheron Constantin Égérie Moon Phase watch feels sculptural and bright, its surfaces catching light with a poised, elegant character

Radhika Merchant Ambani brought a heightened sense of Indian luxury when she appeared in this fully gem-set Vacheron Constantin Égérie Moon Phase Jewellery (8016F/127G-B499). The white-gold case is paved with a sweeping arrangement of diamonds that flow across the bezel, lugs, and bracelet, while the dial carries a soft mother-of-pearl moon phase framed by additional stones. On her wrist, the piece feels sculptural and bright, its surfaces catching light with a poised, elegant character. It settles easily into her discerning collection and adds a distinct, unmatched glow. 

The white-gold case of this Vacheron Constantin is paved with a sweeping arrangement of diamonds that flow across the bezel, lugs, and bracelet, while the dial carries a soft mother-of-pearl moon phase framed by additional stones.

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2. Lakshya Lalwani

Lakshya Lalwani adds a vivid and contemporary edge to his look with Jacob & Co.

The Jacob & Co. Five Time Zone JCM16 brings a burst of blue and presence with its vibrant blue layout and expressive accents that feel unmistakably bold. In a recent promotional photo shoot, the timepiece appeared on the wrist of Lakshya Lalwani, adding a vivid, contemporary edge to his look. The central dial is framed by four additional zones, creating a sense of constant movement that has become a hallmark of the model. This luxury timepiece carries a confident, high-visibility character, the kind of creation that stands out in a modern, design-driven collection.

The Jacob & Co. Five Time Zone JCM16 brings a burst of blue and presence with its vibrant blue layout and expressive accents that feel unmistakably bold

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3. Badshah

Badshah’s watch choices reflect a distinctly maximalist sensibility with an icy Richard Mille on the wrist

Badshah’s watch choices reflect a distinctly maximalist sensibility — bold, technical, and unapologetically extravagant. His Richard Mille RM 65-01, a luxury timepiece that feels perfectly aligned with his larger-than-life stage presence, is a perfect example. The sculpted Quartz TPT case delivers a bright, modern silhouette, while the openworked movement reveals a layered world of bridges, levers, and the split-seconds chronograph mechanism working in constant rhythm. It carries the technical force and visual drama that define Richard Mille’s more energetic creations. 

Part of his huge watch collection, Badshah strikes again on our list with his Audemars Piguet

Equally striking is his Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar, a more opulent expression of the same maximalist instinct. The white-gold case and bracelet are fully set with diamonds, while the bezel carries baguette-cut stones that frame the openworked perpetual calendar display. Through the sapphire crystal dial, the movement reveals its layered construction, each wheel and bridge contributing to the rhythm of the full calendar complication. 

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4. Suhana Khan

Suhana Khan brought a refined touch of glamour with the Cartier La Panthère de Cartier in a recent photoshoot

Suhana Khan brought a refined touch of glamour with the Cartier La Panthère de Cartier in a recent photoshoot. The creation blends sculptural jewellery with the maison’s quiet sense of elegance. The rose-gold case and bracelet carry a smooth, fluid profile, while the panther head motif is brought to life with an arrangement of brilliant-cut diamonds and striking emerald-set eyes. The soft-toned dial rests within this composition with graceful subtlety, allowing the gem-set contours to take visual lead. On her wrist, the piece feels luminous and refined, adding a polished warmth that aligns naturally with her evolving personal style.

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5. AP Dhillon

AP Dhillon brought a vibrant touch to his look with the Chopard Alpine Eagle featuring its distinctive multicoloured sapphire-set bezel

AP Dhillon brought a vibrant touch to his look with the Chopard Alpine Eagle featuring its distinctive multicoloured sapphire-set bezel. The creation builds on the collection’s signature aesthetic, where the textured dial draws inspiration from an eagle’s iris and the integrated bracelet flows seamlessly into the case. The ring of coloured sapphires adds a vivid gradient that shifts subtly with movement, giving the piece a striking high-jewellery character. On his wrist, the Alpine Eagle creates a confident blend of sport-chic design and expressive luxury, aligning naturally with his bold, performance-driven style.

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6. Sonam Kapoor Ahuja

Another Audemars Piguet made it to our list, this time with Sonam Kapoor Ahuja\'s platinum Audemars Piguet

The platinum Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar reference 25829PT.OO.0944PT.01 made a quiet appearance on Sonam Kapoor Ahuja’s wrist, its cool metallic sheen echoing the refined polish she brings to her public moments. The luxury timepiece’s skeleton dial reveals the underlying structure of gears and bridges, allowing glimpses of the perpetual calendar mechanism where the day, date, month and moon phase all share the stage. The finely polished surfaces of the case catch light with calm brilliance, while the platinum bracelet flows around the wrist elegantly.

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