What To See, Do And Experience At India Watch Weekend 2026
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What are you doing this weekend? If your answer does not involve watches and a room full of people who genuinely love horology, then you might want to rethink your plans. Because in Mumbai, this is the weekend that matters. India Watch Weekend, a two-day celebration of watches held on 17th & 18th at the Four Seasons in Mumbai by HSBC India does not arrive quietly. It shows up with confidence, charm, and just enough chaos to make things interesting. From the moment you walk in, it is clear this is not just another event on the city’s crowded calendar. This is the place everyone wants to be: Collectors, enthusiasts, brand founders, CEOs, first-time buyers, seasoned veterans. All in one space, all speaking the same language of time.
What makes it special is how effortless it feels. You are not running between schedules or staring at your phone. You are standing around a display case, coffee in hand overhearing conversations you wish you could join, and then realizing you absolutely can. By the time you check the time, you already know you are staying longer than planned. So here is what you can expect at India Watch Weekend 2026.
Saturday, 17th January 2026
Panel discussions: Conversations, insights and knowledge exchange
Do Watches Make You Money?
Watches, jewellery or equities, what gives you maximum returns?
Panelists: Ali Nael - CEO FutureGrail, Sandeep Batra - Head of International Wealth and Premier Banking at HSBC India, Rohan Sachdev - EY India Consulting Leader, EY Africa India Managed Services Leader
How to Start a Watch Collection?
Thinking of getting into watches? Let the experts guide you.
Panelists: Pascal Ravessoud - FHH, Vice President, Punit Mehta, Founder : RedBar India, Arnaud Tellier - Head of Curation, FutureGrail
When Luxury Grows, Does Desire Shrink?
Luxury equates scarcity so how do you scale a luxury business and still keep it aspirational
Panelists: Jan Edocs - CEO Doxa, Nitesh Gandhi, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, Niladri Mazumder, President and COO of Seiko India, Ranjani Krishnaswamy - CMO, TITAN Watches
Are Women Rewriting the Rules of Power in Luxury?
Why calm leadership is becoming more effective than loud leadership
Panelists: Aurélie Streit, Pascal Ravessoud - FHH, Vice President, Vinita Kumar, Founder, Tianu Furniture, Christine Hutter, Founder and CEO, Moritz Grossmann, Karishma Karer, Co-Founder, The Hour Markers, Claire Berthet - President, Charles Oudin
Masterclasses & experiences:
-Energy Transmission Masterclass by A. Lange & Söhne
-Panerai Watchmaking Experience
-The Olfactive Masterclass by Jaeger-LeCoultre
Rewinding Time
-The FutureGrail Museum exhibitions
-Chambers of Time by Titan
The Inner Circle — In Conversation with:
-Christine Hutter, CEO, Moritz Grossmann
-Tamdi Chonge, CEO, EPOS
-Jan Edöcs, CEO, DOXA
-Niladri Mazumder, President & COO, Grand Seiko India
-Praneeth Rajsingh, CEO, MING
Exclusive viewings & evenings:
-A. Lange & Söhne Private Viewings
-The Baume et Mercier Sundowner
Sunday, 18th January 2026
Lifestyle experiences:
-MB&F: The Sunday Brunch
-The Late Checkout Bar: Make Your Martinis
-The Grand Seiko Sake Experience
-Calligraphy Artist by Grand Seiko
Masterclasses & immersive sessions:
-Energy Transmission Masterclass by A. Lange & Söhne
-Welcome to the Movies: Virtual Manufacture Tours
The Inner Circle- In Conversation with:
-Torsti Laine, CEO, Laine
-Claire Berthet, President, Charles Oudin
Panel discussions: Conversations, insights and knowledge exchange
Can A Watch Be Iconic Without A 100-Year Backstory?
When aesthetics superceed heritage
Panelists: Tamdi Chonge, CEO EPOS, Torsti Laine, CEO, Laine, Praneeth Rajsingh, CEO, MING
Does Money Buy Taste or Just Access?
Aspirational by Design: The Role of Rarity
Panelists: Ali Nael - CEO FutureGrail, Mohit Chuganee, Collector, Sameer Sheth, Collector
Finale:
-Think You Know Your Watches? FHH Live Quiz
My India Watch Weekend Itinerary
Confused? I was too. With a lineup this packed, I genuinely wish I could clone myself and be everywhere at once. Since that’s not an option yet, here’s how I’ll be navigating the weekend. I’m planning a careful mix of deep dives and slow, indulgent moments. Saturday is all about learning, starting strong with the A. Lange & Söhne Energy Transmission Masterclass, followed by dipping in and out of Inner Circle conversations that promise sharp insights into leadership, legacy and the business of watchmaking. The panel discussions, in particular, have my full attention. As a woman in a largely male-dominated industry, Are Women Rewriting the Rules of Power in Luxury? is firmly on my must-attend list. And because I’m a museum lover through and through with a special soft spot for vintage watches a stop at the FutureGrail exhibition is non-negotiable. I’ll round off the day by indulging my olfactive senses at Jaeger-LeCoultre’s perfumery session, because why should watches have all the fun?
Sunday is when I slow things down. After all, it wouldn’t be a Sunday without a proper Sunday brunch, so you’ll find me at the MB&F brunch, mimosa in hand and watches on my mind. I’m also looking forward to savouring the Grand Seiko sake experience and settling in for a few virtual manufacture films set up for viewers. The weekend then poses one of the watch world’s most enduring questions Does Money Buy Taste or Just Access? and I’m excited to hear collectors and brands weigh in on a topic that’s as controversial as it is compelling. Luxury automobile partner Mercedes will be showcasing its sleek cars at the event and I’m particularly interested in checking out all the new features of the car. And to cap off a weekend full of watches, I’ll test my watch knowledge at the FHH quiz.
India Watch Weekend 2026 is not just for collectors it’s for anyone who enjoys the art, engineering and stories behind fine watchmaking. With limited passes and several experiences filling up fast, now is the time to secure your spot.
Book your tickets, plan your schedule, and make a weekend of it.
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