{
  "id": 16173335,
  "title": "Jacob & Co unveils Rs42.5m watch featuring Lord Ram, Hanuman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/jacob-co-unveils-rs42-5m-watch-featuring-lord-ram-hanuman",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T10:15:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/jacob-co-unveils-rs425m-watch-featuring-lord-ram-hanuman-1.500721026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jacob & Co, a renowned luxury watchmaker, has introduced an exclusive timepiece called the Shri Ramchandra Limited Edition, inspired by the Ramayana. This exquisite timepiece showcases intricate miniature representations of Lord Ram, Lord Hanuman, and the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, which was inaugurated in January 2024. The Shri Ramchandra Limited Edition is priced at Rs 42.5 million (Dh1.8 million) and will be available in only three pieces worldwide, making it one of the brand's most exclusive creations. The watch, based on Jacob & Co's Astronomia Solar collection, features a vibrant blue dial with a mandala-inspired pattern, a rotating blue Earth between Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman, and a flying tourbillon to add to its visual appeal. At the center, an orange Jacob-cut cubic zirconia symbolizes the Sun. The watch is housed in a 45.5mm 18-karat rose gold case and comes with a blue strap. Powered by the hand-wound JCAM42 movement, the mechanical timepiece offers a power reserve of 48 hours. The timepiece's caseback showcases a customised plate with the words \"Jai Shri Ram\". The Shri Ramchandra Limited Edition is currently being sold by Indian luxury watch retailer Ethos. The brand's use of elaborate, sculptural designs has made this timepiece a highly exclusive collector's item, reflecting the luxury watch industry's trend of creating visually stunning and exclusive pieces.",
  "summary": "Luxury watchmaker Jacob & Co has unveiled an exclusive timepiece inspired by the Ramayana, featuring intricate miniature representations of Lord Ram, Lord Hanuman and Ayodhya’s Ram Temple. Priced at Rs 42.5 million (Dh1.8 million), the Shri Ramchandra Limited Edition watch is restricted to just three pieces worldwide, making it one of the brand’s highly exclusive creations. The company revealed…",
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}