For over three decades, Titan has stood as a symbol of Indian craftsmanship and trust, transforming timekeeping into a deeply personal and cultural experience for millions. With Nebula, its solid gold watchmaking house, Titan has long championed slow luxury and artisanal excellence. Now, with the unveiling of JALSA, it marks its most ambitious chapter yet,Jalsa is not just a watch and what elevates JALSA beyond mechanics is its soul: a hand painted miniature dial on marble, created using natural gemstone pigments by Padma Shri Shakir Ali. The dial captures a royal procession before the Hawa Mahal, a moment of history, preserved through precision and painted by hand.
“With JALSA, we are not just launching a watch, we are presenting a cultural artefact” said C K Venkataraman, Managing Director, Titan Company Ltd.
The First Indian Tourbillon of Its Kind
Conceived as a tribute to 225 years of Jaipur’s iconic Hawa Mahal, JALSA represents the pinnacle of Titan’s craftsmanship and ambition. The watch houses an in-house flying tourbillon movement made of 144 components and 14 jewels, a mechanical feat rarely achieved in India This precision engineered movement is enclosed in an 18K rose gold case and adorned with architectural bridges inlaid with red agate, a design detail both ornamental and structurally poetic. A sapphire magnifier on the minute hand brings an unexpected tactile poetry to the dial, which is visible through a crystal exhibition caseback.
JALSA is also Titan’s official entry to the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPGH 2025) the first time an Indian brand will compete at this prestigious global forum, often referred to as the Oscars of watchmaking.
A Launch Rooted in Cultural Symbolism
The unveiling of JALSA took place in Jaipur, the city that inspired its conception. Hosted as an intimate sit-down dinner for select guests from the worlds of design, fashion, media and craftsmanship, the launch reflected the very philosophy of the watch, thoughtful, refined and deeply rooted in heritage. From the decor to the experience, every element was designed to immerse attendees in the story JALSA seeks to tell.
A Legacy Carried Forward in Time
“JALSA is a once in a generation timepiece, not mass produced, not digitally marketed but created for those who understand the quiet power of slow luxury. In its design, engineering and symbolism, it reflects a refined worldview: one that honours heritage while embracing modern mastery.
More than a product, JALSA is a proclamation that Indian Watchmaking has arrived and that its future is as intricate, radiant and timeless as its past.
