SRK's ₹20 Crore Watch & Celebrity Collections: Inside India's Luxury Watch World | THR India

In this captivating episode of Luxe Life on The Hollywood Reporter India, host Sneha Menon Desai sits down with Karan Vaidya from the House of Rose to decode the fascinating world of luxury watches and the celebrities who collect them. From Shah Rukh Khan's $2.5 million Met Gala timepiece to Salman Khan's minute repeater adorned with sapphires, discover which Indian celebrities have the most enviable watch collections.

Karan reveals the insider secrets of the luxury watch world, explaining the Holy Trinity of watchmaking (Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constantin), the rise of independent watchmakers, and why brands like Bvlgari's Octo Finissimo and Blancpain are gaining popularity among Indian celebrities. The conversation covers the complex world of secondary markets, purchase history requirements, and the 40% combined duty structure that makes luxury watches in India significantly more expensive.

Learn about the three essential watches every collector needs, the difference between genuine enthusiasts and those just seeking status symbols, and the surprising stories behind sourcing rare timepieces for Bollywood's elite. From explaining watch complications to revealing which timepiece everyone wants but few can get, this episode is your ultimate guide to understanding India's luxury watch culture.