From Devotion To Celebration: High Jewellery Watches For Navratri’s Glow
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As Navratri ushers in the festive season in India, it marks the beginning of a time when abundance, light, and celebration fill every corner of life. The nine nights dedicated to the Goddess embody prosperity as well as strength similar to the qualities that jewellery has always symbolised in Indian culture. It is a season when adornment goes beyond aesthetics, becoming an offering of reverence, a gesture of joy, and a reflection of heritage.
Within this context, high jewellery watches hold a particularly enchanting place. Set with precious gemstones and crafted to perfection, these timepieces are not just markers of hours but keepers of memories. They act as sparkling companions to the rituals that define this time of year. To wear or gift one during Navratri is to embrace artistry, abundance, and euphoric energy in a single gesture.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Shooting Star
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Shooting Star is a poetic display of Métiers Rares™ artistry and watchmaking finesse. Set in 18k pink gold, the dial unfolds in three layers: a sapphire crystal disc hand-painted with peonies in up to 12 shades of lacquer, a mother-of-pearl disc airbrushed in blue that hides a star silhouette, and a silvery base that completes the illusion of a meteor racing across the sky. Diamonds trace the star’s arc, while the bezel, lugs, and crown shimmer with brilliance. The pink peony model elevates the spectacle further with a fully diamond-set bracelet of 625 stones, totalling over 6 carats.
In the festive glow of Navratri, these elements become more than decoration. The blooming peonies echo Goddess Durga’s grace and abundance, while the shooting star reflects her guiding light, cutting through darkness with radiant energy. Feminine, powerful, and luminous, the Rendez-Vous Shooting Star captures the essence of shakti, making it a fitting companion for a celebration of divine strength.
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Breguet Reine de Naples 8938
The Breguet Reine de Naples 8938 captures brilliance and refinement with a delicate snow setting that adorns the dial, using diamonds of varying sizes to minimize visible material and maximize radiance, continuing across the flange, bezel, a brilliant-cut diamond lug, and a crown set with a rare briolette-cut diamond, together amounting to more than three carats. Offered in white gold with a blue bracelet or rose gold with an orange bracelet, the watch features an off-center natural white mother-of-pearl hours chapter at 6 o’clock, where Breguet’s traditional numerals and moon-tipped hands sweep elegantly.
In the festive glow of Navratri, this regal watch echoes the divine presence of Goddess Lakshmi, who symbolizes prosperity, grace, and abundance. Just as the goddess bestows beauty and light, the Reine de Naples transforms the wrist into a canvas of radiance. Its curved silhouette, sparkling diamonds, and luminous dial become a tribute to feminine divinity, perfectly suited for a celebration of splendour and devotion.
Price: Rs 59,84,000 Approx
Blancpain Ladybird
The Blancpain Ladybird collection welcomes two radiant new creations, each designed to celebrate feminine brilliance. One model shines in a vibrant coral blue, echoing clear summer skies, while the other pairs bold, multicoloured numerals with Blancpain’s signature feminine moon phase. Crafted in a 34.9 mm white gold case set with 59 diamonds, the dials play with proportion and colour, with Roman numerals gradually shifting in size and undergoing a meticulous five-step colouring process for depth and vibrancy. At 6 o’clock, the moon phase floats over mother-of-pearl, its shimmer enhanced by the sparkle of 70 additional diamonds circling the dial. The crown and buckle bring the total to over 2 carats, while interchangeable leather straps in bright hues add playful versatility.
In the spirit of Navratri, these lively timepieces reflect the colourful energy of the festival and the many facets of the divine feminine. The coral blue dial evokes Goddess Saraswati’s purity and wisdom, while the moon phase recalls Goddess Durga’s cosmic strength, both adorned with diamonds that echo the triumph of light over darkness.
Price: Rs 33,01,000 Approx
Piaget Sixtie
If Navratri is about rhythm, movement, and nine nights of radiant celebration, then the Piaget Sixtie captures that mood with effortless brilliance. Its 29 mm rose gold case glitters with 51 brilliant-cut diamonds, while the flowing bracelet shimmers under the lights, semi-set with an additional 176 diamonds. Altogether, over two carats of sparkling brilliance illuminate the wrist, just like the glow of diyas that light up every corner during the festivities.
The white solar satin-brushed dial adds a contemporary touch, a serene backdrop that balances the sparkle, evoking the purity and devotion of the season. Inside, the Piaget 57P quartz movement ensures reliable precision, a reminder that time keeps perfect rhythm, just like the music of garba and dandiya nights. This watch turns every glance at the wrist into a festive moment.
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Cartier Baignoire
On the third night of Navratri, devotees celebrate Chandraghanta, the goddess who radiates beauty, courage, and grace. The Cartier Baignoire feels like a natural reflection of her presence. Its oval case, softly curved like the crescent moon that adorns the goddess’s forehead, glows in luminous gold and diamonds, capturing the divine radiance she embodies.
The refined simplicity of the dial mirrors her serenity, while the brilliance of the design speaks of inner strength. Just as Chandraghanta represents both elegance and power graceful yet formidable the Baignoire carries that duality on the wrist. During Navratri, it becomes more than a timepiece; it becomes a symbol of the goddess’s blessing, a reminder that beauty and courage shine brightest when they flow together.
Price: Rs 64,18,054 Approx
Divine sparkle
High jewellery watches, with their brilliance and rarity, occupy an invaluable status in Indian culture. They are heirlooms in the making. Just as Navratri sets the tone for a season of abundance and renewal, these watches embody permanence amidst the fleeting nature of time. Their sparkle resonates with the glow of lights their craftsmanship mirrors the devotion of rituals, and their presence transforms simple moments into lifelong treasures.
Whether chosen as a personal keepsake or as a gift to mark love and legacy, such a watch carries the power to live beyond the festivities to another celebration. A celebration of watches, horology and passion embodied by India Watch Weekend 2026. While some may think the festive season ends with December, for watch lovers, it's just getting started. A two day extravaganza organized by The Hour Markers, India Watch Weekend promises to be unforgettable in 2026. Will we spot some high jewellery watches there?
