Bangalore Watch Company Introduces MACH 1 Silk Scarf: A Tribute to Women in Aviation

Bangalore Watch Company (BWC), founded in 2018 by Nirupesh Joshi and Mercy Amalraj, proudly showcases its Indian heritage through watch collections inspired by Indian aviation, cricket, and space exploration. The latest addition to the MACH 1 pilot watch series is the MACH 1 Silk Scarf, a 40mm unisex model featuring a light pink dial, paying homage to Indian women in aviation.

Launched in 2019, the MACH 1 collection draws inspiration from Indian Air Force fighter jets and carrier planes. The MACH 1 Silk Scarf, however, deviates from this theme, honoring the legacy of Salra Thukral, the first Indian woman to obtain a commercial pilot’s license in 1936. The watch celebrates the contributions of women in commercial aviation, with 15% of all commercial pilots in India being women, a threefold increase compared to the global average.

The 40mm stainless steel case of the MACH 1 Silk Scarf boasts a thickness of 10.8mm and a water-resistance rating of 100 meters. The dial, treated with a unique light-pink shade named Aerobloom, features a slightly grainy texture. Super-LumiNova C3 adorns the matte black hour and minute hands, Arabic indices, and yellow plots on the minutes track, providing visibility in low light. The central seconds hand traces the shape of a red MiG, and the Indian flag’s tricolor fin flash is showcased on the dial at 9 o’clock. A rectangular date window with a black background sits at 6 o’clock.

Powering the MACH 1 Silk Scarf is the Sellita SW 200-1 automatic movement, offering central hours, minutes, hacking seconds, and a date at 6 o’clock. With 26 jewels, a frequency of 28,800vph, and a 38-hour power reserve, the movement ensures reliable timekeeping. The watch comes with a high-quality oil-pulled leather strap featuring a steel pin buckle.

Available for reservation on the brand’s website from November 22, 2023, the MACH 1 Silk Scarf is priced at USD 1,050. With its unique backstory and dedication to women in aviation, this timepiece adds a distinctive touch to Bangalore Watch Company’s diverse collection.

For watch enthusiasts seeking a blend of Indian heritage and craftsmanship, the MACH 1 Silk Scarf promises a meaningful addition to their collection. Visit Bangalorewatchco.in for reservations and further details.

Technical Specifications – Bangalore Watch Company MACH 1 Silk Scarf:

• Case: 40mm diameter x 10.8mm height – 316L stainless steel case – Flat sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating – Closed caseback with silk scarf decoration – 100m water-resistance
• Dial: Light pink color (Aerobloom) with grained texture – Matte black Arabic indices, yellow hour plots on minutes track – Hour and minute hands with Super-LumiNova C3 – Central seconds hand with red MiG silhouette – Date window with black background at 6 o’clock – Indian fin flash flag at 9 o’clock
• Movement: Sellita SW 200-1 calibre – Automatic – 26 jewels – 28,800vph (4Hz) – 38-hour power reserve – Central hours, minutes, and hacking seconds, date at 6 o’clock
• Strap: Leather with steel pin buckle
• Availability: Reservation starts from November 22, 2023
• Price: USD 1,050

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