Evolution of the wristwatch

Did you know that the modern-day wristwatch evolved as a necessity of War?

World War I placed a strategic importance on the soldiers to wear a watch in order to note down the timing of bombardments. And soon, the wristwatch became a fashion accessory – one that is still considered as a luxury, and can get as expensive as £13.5,000,000.

While the world has moved from mechanical watchmaking to mass production, this man, based in a tiny shop in New Delhi, still believes in the craft of designing a watch exquisitely.